Merkley, Scott Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Opioid Overdose in Schools, Support School Access to Naloxone
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Florida’s U.S. Senator Rick Scott teamed up to reintroduce their bipartisan School Access to Naloxone Act. The bipartisan legislation would ensure school personnel have the training and education to administer lifesaving drugs and devices for emergency treatment in cases of
Merkley Statement on House & Senate Negotiated Interior-Environment FY 2026 Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the Senate Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after the House and Senate negotiated text of the Interior-Environment FY 2026 Appropriations bill was released: “This bill is far superior to a Continuing Resolution for funding the core programs
Merkley Announces First Eight Town Halls of 2026
Senator holding in-person conversations in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties between January 9-11 Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced today he will hold his first town halls of 2026, with in-person community conversations in Yamhill, Polk, and Marion counties on Friday, January
Merkley: Payroll Report Beckons More Action for Job Growth
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement in response to today’s jobs report, which shows employers adding 162,000 new jobs in March, the most since 2007: “Today’s hiring news is a sign that through hard work and determination, American families and small businesses are gradually pulling
Merkley to Hold Sherman and Wasco County Town Halls
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Sherman and Wasco Counties next week. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions, and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians is my
Merkley to Hold Lake, Harney and Malheur County Town Halls
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Lake, Harney and Malheur Counties next week. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions, and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians is
Merkley: Oregon to Receive $88 Million for Programs Tailored to Assist Families Facing Foreclosure
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Treasury Department announced Monday that Oregon will be eligible for $88 million to help families living in areas that have been hit hardest by the housing crisis to stay in their homes. The funding comes as part of an expansion of the Housing Finance Agency
Merkley to Hold 50th Town Hall in Clackamas County
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold a town hall in Clackamas County during the first week in April. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating
Merkley Applauds President Obama’s New Effort to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Obama Administration announced a new effort to help troubled homeowners who are facing foreclosure. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement: “So far, we have not done enough to stem the tide of foreclosures across America and our families and communities are paying the
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