Merkley Earns National Recognition for Correspondence & Engagement with Oregonians
Congressional Management Foundation Awards Merkley with Democracy Award Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has been awarded by the Congressional Management Foundation Best of Constituent Correspondence and Engagement. Merkley was recognized for choosing comprehensive, proactive communication with constituents – writing back to Oregonians who reach out to his office, holding public town hall meetings in each of Oregon’s
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $52 Million in PILT Payments to Support Vital Services in Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced counties throughout Oregon will receive a combined total of $52,016,022 in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2026. Because local governments cannot tax federal lands, annual PILT funding helps to defray the costs associated with
During Pride Month, Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Apologizing for Government Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Civil Servants, Servicemembers
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a resolution led by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) to acknowledge and apologize for the mistreatment of and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals who have served in the uniformed services, as civil servants, or in
Merkley-Levin: GAO Study on Proprietary Trading Is a Major Disappointment
Washington, DC – Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Carl Levin (D-MI), the primary authors of the Merkley-Levin provisions limiting proprietary trading, issued the following statement on the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study today: “The GAO study is a major disappointment. At best it is incomplete. At worst
MERKLEY TO HOLD 100TH TOWN HALL IN WASCO COUNTY
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold his 100th town hall as a U.S. Senator in Wasco County next week. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC, answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “The
MERKLEY TO HOLD TOWN HALLS IN HOOD RIVER, GILLIAM, WHEELER AND SHERMAN COUNTIES
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Hood River, Gilliam, Wheeler and Sherman Counties next week. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC, answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Traveling across
Merkley on Special Interest Tax Programs: No Triple Crown Tax Treatment For the Wealthy While Workers Get Put Out To Pasture
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor about the “Bluegrass Boondoggle,” a special interest tax subsidy for racehorse owners. Merkley noted that Republicans have placed special interest tax spending, like the Boondoggle, off limits as part of the deficit debate, while pushing for cuts
Senators Offer Measure to Free America from Overseas Oil
Washington, D.C. – Just days before Independence Day, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (OR), Tom Carper (DE), Tom Udall (NM), and Michael Bennet (CO) introduced legislation to eliminate our dependence on overseas oil, strengthen national security, and create jobs. The Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act of 2011 will set
Statement of Senator Jeff Merkley on Passing of Justice Betty Roberts
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on the passing of Justice Betty Roberts: “Justice Roberts has been a giant in Oregon public life for decades. She served in so many roles – from that of a teacher at my alma mater David Douglas High School, to serving in the
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