Press Releases

As Trump Attacks Media, Merkley Calls on U.S. Senate to Stand Up for Free Speech

Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a resolution to support Americans’ fundamental right to freedom of speech following the Trump Administration’s escalating attacks on media, including broadcasters, journalists, public media, and the First Amendment itself. “Free speech isn’t just a core American value—it’s a foundation for

Oregon Delegation Demands Trump Keep Federal Troops out Of Portland

Demand from Oregon lawmakers follows Trump’s pledge to send troops to city with orders to use full military force Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum today demanded the Trump administration keep federal agents

Merkley Announces Pendleton Office Phone Number

Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced his Pendleton office’s phone number today.    The number is 541-278-1129. The Pendleton office opened earlier this month. It will serve Baker, Grant, Harney, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa Counties. Elizabeth Scheeler of Pendleton will staff the office and frequently meet

Merkley Applauds Recovery Funds Heading To Oregon

Portland – Senator Jeff Merkley applauded new funding today from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for projects in Benton, Jackson and Umatilla counties and the Tri-County area. U.S. Department of Agriculture Funding The Columbia Plateau Conservation Research Center in Pendleton will receive $150,000 for replacement of a roofing system

Merkley: Clean Water Bill to Restore Common Sense Approach to Waterway Protection

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined his colleagues on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in approving legislation to protect American waterways and restore the principles of the original Clean Water Act of 1972.  Senator Merkley was an original cosponsor of the Clean Water Restoration Act and

Merkley to Hold Metro Area and Willamette Valley Town Halls

Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Multnomah, Clackamas, Polk, Linn and Marion counties in late June. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions about the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians is my number one responsibility,”

Wyden, Merkley Tout Newport as New Home for NOAA Fleet

PORTLAND –Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have urged the National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration to select Newport as the future home for NOAA’s Pacific fleet. In a letter sent earlier this month to Rear Admiral Jonathan W. Bailey, Director of NOAA’s Office of Marine & Aviation Operations and

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