Press Releases

Merkley, Van Hollen, Sanders, Welch Denounce Threats to West Bank Communities

Washington, D.C. – Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States last week, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Maryland’s U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, and Vermont’s U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch issued the following statement in response to the Israeli Higher Planning Council’s directive on June 18 to reject all

Merkley, Daines Recognize 30 Years of U.S.-Vietnam Relationship

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Montana’s U.S. Senator Steve Daines teamed up in a bipartisan effort to mark the 30th anniversary of the normalization of relations between the United States and Vietnam. “Vietnam is a critical partner to the United States, and only together will we

Merkley, Bonamici, Oregon Delegation Slam Trump Education Funding Cuts Harming Schools Across the State

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) led the Oregon Democratic delegation—Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)—to demand the Trump Administration reverse its abrupt cutoff of more than $73 million in federal education funds for Oregon, harming afterschool programs, specialized literacy programs,

Wyden, Merkley Announce Millions in Military Construction Projects, VA Health Care

Washington, D.C. – Working to provide the means to keep Oregon’s military infrastructure up-to-date and to ensure emergency services have the tools to keep residents safe, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced millions in funding for Oregon as part of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs

Senate Health Committee Acts to Improve Food Safety

Washington, D.C. –Today the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee unanimously passed the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, which will now be sent to the floor for consideration by the full Senate.  The legislation will increase the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ability to ensure the safety of

Senate Passes Legislation to Provide Housing for Homeless Veterans

Washington, DC – Today the Senate passed legislation that will increase funding for housing and supportive services for veterans.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley voted in favor of the measure which was passed as part of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act. “After serving our nation selflessly and putting

Merkley: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Protects Families and Assists Farmers

Washington, D.C. –Today the Senate took another step closer to passing legislation that will give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the resources it needs to ensure the safety of our nation’s food supply.  The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee released the chairman’s draft of the Food Safety

Merkley Joins Effort to Help Farmers Improve Food Safety

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today that he has co-sponsored legislation to increase food safety by assisting local farmers and processors with new food safety regulations.  The Growing Safe Food Act will help educate and train farmers and food processors about the best safety practices to ensure

Merkley Supports Efforts to Assist Homeless Veterans

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley signed on Tuesday as a co-sponsor of three bills to provide shelter and assistance to homeless veterans.  The bills will authorize funding to expand housing and health services for low-income veterans. “Our veterans put their lives on the line for our nation.  It

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