Massie, Khanna, Leger Fernández, Merkley, Luján Introduce the “Epstein Files Transparency Act II”
Washington, D.C.- Rep. Thomas Massie announces the introduction of H.R. 9694, the Epstein Files Transparency Act II. This bill gives standing to state attorneys general, the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators, and members of Congress to challenge the Department of Justice (DOJ) in court for the DOJ’s failure to comply
Oregon Delegation Welcomes Major Federal Investment in State’s Semiconductor Industry
Federal lawmakers: Oregon team of nearly 100 partners awarded NSF Regional Innovation Engine Award that sets up receiving up to $160 million to grow Oregon semiconductor industry Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senate and House members welcomed today’s announcement that Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST), an Oregon consortium including
Oregon Lawmakers Demand Trump Reverse Course on Plan to Suppress Oregon Voters
Trump threatens Oregon election officials that do not comply with administration’s illegal and unconstitutional election requests Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum today sounded the alarm on the Trump administration’s threat against
Merkley Statement on State of the Union
Washington, DC- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s third State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Obama focused on our most important challenge as a nation: how to make America work for working Americans again. For the last three and half decades, the wealthy
Merkley Statement on Finalized HHS Contraception Ruling
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued a statement following the announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services of a final rule on preventive health services. The new rule will ensure that women with health insurance coverage will have access to the full range of the Institute
Merkley Statement on Second Anniversary of Citizens United
Portland, OR- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today issued a statement on the second anniversary of the Citizens United decision allowing unlimited secret donations by corporations in elections. “Our nation is unique in world history in that it was founded on the simple idea that the people are in charge. However,
Merkley Visits Senior Center and Highlights Need to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams
Eugene, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today visited the Campbell Community Center to meet with seniors and get feedback on how we can best protect seniors from fraud and scams, improve access to pertinent information, help keep seniors in their homes, and improve long-term care. The Senator was also
Federal Officials Present Congressional Badge of Bravery to US Deputy Marshal Vince Byford
PORTLAND, OR – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Congressman Kurt Schrader joined with U.S. Marshal Russel Burger and U.S. Attorney Amanda Marshall to present the Congressional Badge of Bravery to U.S. Deputy Marshal Vince Byford for his courageous actions during a 2010 standoff on the Warm Springs Reservation. Byford is
Merkley Statement on Cordray Appointment
WASHINGTON – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on Richard Cordray’s appointment to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: “American families deserve a cop on this beat – someone to keep the marketplace fair and protect against the financial scams and predatory schemes that have resulted in millions of
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