Merkley, Senate Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Close Ethics Loopholes for All Officials Representing the U.S. Abroad
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—led a group of Senate Democrats in introducing the Transparency in the Administration’s Business Opportunities Overseas (TABOO) Act. The new legislation mandates strong ethics requirements for every individual representing the United States government in negotiations
Merkley, Correa Launch New Effort to Fix Misleading Recycling Labels
Truth in Labeling Act Aims to Restore Consumers’ Confidence in Packaging Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced their new Truth in Labeling Act of 2026. The bicameral legislation would establish clear federal guidelines for labeling consumer products that are recyclable,
Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Drop Effort to Weaken Health Protections for Millions of Americans
New EPA rule would roll back federal protections for clean drinking water Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight said today they have joined colleagues to demand the
Merkley, Maloney to Staples Co-founder: There is no requirement for “Lactation Chambers”
Washington, DC – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) wrote a letter to Tom Stemberg, co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Staples Inc. regarding his recent public statements about the “Reasonable Break Time for Nursing Mothers” breastfeeding provision in the health care reform law. In
MERKLEY DENOUNCES SENATE AMENDMENT THAT ATTACKS WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley gathered with women’s health advocates today to denounce a Senate amendment that would deny health insurance coverage to women for birth control and any essential, preventive health care service if their employer has a religious or moral objection. Senator Merkley stressed that this
Merkley: “Unconscionable” if Americans not Hired for Local Forest Jobs
Washington, DC- Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley sent a letter to Tom Tidwell, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, urging him to take steps to ensure Americans will be hired with the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program projects announced on February 2, 2012. In particular, Merkley urged the Chief not
Merkley Statement on Payroll Tax and Unemployment Insurance Compromise
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the passage of the conference report of the extension of the payroll tax cut and continuation of unemployment insurance. “I am pleased that the House and the Senate have come to a deal on the extension of the
Merkley Introduces Bipartisan Amendment to Help Oregon Farmers and Ranchers
Portland, OR– Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today introduced a bipartisan amendment to the transportation bill currently on the Senate floor that would cut red tape for farmers and ranchers transporting their products. The amendment, co-sponsored by Senator’s Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), would allow farmers and ranchers who
Merkley: 2013 Budget Lays Groundwork for Success of America’s Middle Class
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the release of President Obama’s budget for the fiscal year 2013. “The budget put forth by the President lays out a plan for America’s success by prioritizing the success of America’s middle class. It puts our economic focus
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