Press Releases

Merkley, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Stop Occupation of American Cities by Federal Law Enforcement, Armed Forces

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced legislation to block the Trump Administration from deploying federal law enforcement and armed forces against Americans. Merkley and Bonamici introduced the Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act after the chaos in Los Angeles and in light of

As Chaotic Trump Tariffs Drive Price Hikes, Merkley Stays on the Side of Consumers and Puts His Support Behind Legislation to Fight Price Gouging

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley cosponsored the Price Gouging Prevention Act to fight back against the corporate greed enabled by the Trump Administration’s chaotic tariff policies. Merkley put his support behind the bill that would give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general new tools to enforce

President’s Budget Includes Funding for County Payments Program

Washington, D.C. – As President Obama released his Fiscal Year 2012 budget this morning, members of the Oregon Congressional Delegation announced that it includes $328 million to fund the first of a multi-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act, commonly known as “county payments.”  The

IRS Decision a Victory for Nursing Mothers Everywhere

Washington, D.C. – In response to a request from Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Representatives Sander Levin (D-MI) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced they will reverse a ruling that denies equipment used to help women breast feed from being covered as

Merkley, Wyden Introduce Amendment to Promote Oregon’s Economic Growth

WASHINGTON, DC – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today offered an amendment designed to bolster Oregon’s ability to attract business investment and create jobs.  The measure, which would amend the Federal Aviation Administration’s reauthorization act, would increase the number of long-distance flights originating from or going to Ronald

Senator Merkley Encourages Nominations for Citizen Service Before Self Honors

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today that the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Citizen Service Before Self Honors, which recognize and honor extraordinary Americans who have acted with courage and selflessness.  Citizen Honors are exceptional because they are presented to unsung

Wyden, Merkley Amendment Will Protect Residential Through the Fence Agreements

Washington, D.C. – Fighting back against an FAA regulation that seriously devalues homes that have agreements allowing secure, private access to some rural airports, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), as well as Senator Jim Inhofe (R- Okla.) have introduced an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization

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