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 Statement on President Obama’s 2011 State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement this evening on President Barack Obama’s 2011 State of the Union Address: “While the political landscape over the last two years may have changed, our mission to preserve America’s role as a light for the world has not. This
Merkley Praises Surgeon General’s “Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding”
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement today in support of Surgeon General Regina Benjamin’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding: “The numerous benefits of breastfeeding are well-documented – it reduces the risk of illness in infants, reduces the risk of cancer in mothers, and brings
Merkley: Softwood Lumber Arbitration Decision a Victory for American Timber Industry and Workers
Portland, OR – After the London Court of International Arbitration ruled today that Canada breached the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA), Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley praised the decision and urged progress in pending arbitrations. The tribunal agreed that Canada unfairly subsidized the Canadian softwood lumber industry in violation of the
Merkley Tells President Stronger Action Needed on Foreclosure Crisis
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley penned a letter to President Obama today urging a greater focus on helping families stay in their homes and avoid foreclosure. In the letter, Merkley stressed that a strong housing market is essential to future job creation and noted that next week’s State
Merkley & Levin Statements regarding FSOC Report Analyzing Implementation of the Merkley-Levin Provisions of Financial Reform
Washington, D.C. – Senators Jeff Merkley and Carl Levin responded today to a report from the Financial Stability Oversight Council recommending how to best implement the Merkley-Levin provisions of financial reform that restrict high-risk trading and conflicts of interest: “The Financial Services Oversight Council today put forward its study on
Merkley Applauds Move Against Canadian Lumber Unfair Trade Practices
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley offered his support today to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk for his decision to request arbitration with Canada under the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) regarding the under-pricing of timber harvested from public lands in British Columbia. “Canada has a formal trade agreement
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