Merkley Statement on Russia Sanctions to Bolster Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to crack down on Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine: “The United States must stand with democratic republics
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,
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $4 Million for Oregon School-based Health Centers
Washington, DC – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded over $4 million to twelve school-based health centers across Oregon to expand access to quality health care to children while at school. Funding for these awards comes from
Merkley and Wyden Announce Approval of the West Butte Wind Energy Project
Washington, DC – Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced that the U.S. Department of Interior has given a green light for the West Butte Wind Project in Central Oregon. The wind farm will produce up to 104 megawatts of electricity for homes and businesses and create jobs
Pair of Wyden, Merkley Land Management Bills Pass Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Washington, D.C. – With tourism in eastern Oregon being a promising way to boost the economy of local communities, legislation to transfer federal land to the cities of La Pine and Wallowa passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today. Introduced by U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff
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
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