Merkley, Curtis Announce Bipartisan Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT), respectively the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight, teamed up to introduce bipartisan legislation that would finally end all commercial and
Senators Markey, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Healthcare for Americans Who Cannot Afford Bail
Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today reintroduced the Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act, legislation that would protect the continuity of federal health benefits under Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending
Senators: The Pentagon failed its eighth consecutive audit last year, unable to fully account for $4.65 trillion in assets Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation that would impose financial consequences if the Pentagon fails to pass a full, independent
Merkley, Moran, Bennet Statement on Proposed Crowdfunding Rule
Washington, D.C.- Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) issued the following statement after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a rule governing crowdfunding activities today. Earlier this week, Merkley, Moran and Bennet renewed their call on the SEC to propose the draft rule without
Bipartisan Group of Senators Call On SEC to Release Crowdfunding Rules
Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), as well as Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Mark Warner (D-VA), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Jon Tester (D-MT), Pat Toomey (R-PA), and Mary Landrieu (D-LA) called on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Mary Jo White to quickly issue rules
Merkley: Time to Stop Manufacturing Crises, Get Back to Rebuilding Middle Class
WASHINGTON – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after an agreement was reached to reopen the government and prevent a default on U.S. debt: “After two and a half long weeks, common sense has finally prevailed in Washington. Although it is a good thing for our economy that Congress
Merkley: Yellen a Great Choice for Fed Chair
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after reports that Janet Yellen would be nominated to be Chair of the Federal Reserve. “We need a Federal Reserve Chair who is both qualified and experienced, and who would look at policy-making through the lens of what’s best
Merkley Praises Senate Plan to End Monsanto Protection Act
Washington, DC – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded the news that the Monsanto Protection Act would expire under the provisions of the Continuing Resolution being drafted by Senate Democrats. “This is a victory for all those who think special interests shouldn’t get special deals. This secret rider, which
Merkley: New Power Plant Rules Big Step Forward in Fight Against Climate Change
WASHINGTON – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the administration announced new rules that will significantly curb carbon emissions from new power plants: “These rules represent a big step forward in the fight against climate change. With record droughts, floods, storms, fires, and ecosystem changes that threaten
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