Merkley, Curtis Announce Bipartisan Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT), respectively the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight, teamed up to introduce bipartisan legislation that would finally end all commercial and
Senators Markey, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Healthcare for Americans Who Cannot Afford Bail
Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today reintroduced the Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act, legislation that would protect the continuity of federal health benefits under Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending
Senators: The Pentagon failed its eighth consecutive audit last year, unable to fully account for $4.65 trillion in assets Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation that would impose financial consequences if the Pentagon fails to pass a full, independent
Merkley: Debt Deal Will Undermine Success of Our Families
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United States Senate voted on legislation to increase the debt ceiling while imposing deep cuts on programs important to many middle class families. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley voted against the bill. He issued the following statement: “I have spent the last several days immersed in
Merkley, Maloney Announce Legislation to Protect and Expand Working Moms’ Right to Breastfeed
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and House Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) introduced the Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2011. The legislation helps ensure that more working mothers can continue to breastfeed their babies after they return to work, providing health benefits to their children. The
Merkley Statement on Increased Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the announcement of an agreement on a new fuel economy standard of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, a 5 percent annual improvement. “I am pleased that the White House has taken the initiative to put together a
Merkley: Consumer Protection Bureau Will Put Main Street First
Washington, DC- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on the official opening of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). “A cop is finally on the beat. For too long, regulators in Washington looked the other way when financial institutions took advantage of their customers in a bid to
Oregon congressional delegation requests investigation into broken National Guard bonus contracts
Washington, D.C. – The Oregon congressional delegation today asked the Inspector General of the National Guard Bureau to investigate the Guard’s refusal to honor bonus contracts signed by members of the Oregon National Guard. Six members of the Oregon National Guard have contacted Oregon’s congressional offices seeking help after the
Merkley Statement on Richard Cordray
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the nomination by President Obama of Richard Cordray to be the first Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. “I first want to thank Elizabeth Warren for her hard work getting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau up and
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