Merkley, Senate Colleagues Call to Halt Implementation of Trump’s Illegal Executive Order to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail
Senators Direct Commerce Secretary to Explain Department’s Involvement with USPS and Elections, and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight Washington, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined his Senate Democratic colleagues to demand U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick oppose the Department’s involvement in President Trump’s illegal executive order (EO) attacking
Merkley, Wyden, Lawmakers Urge Nonpartisan Congressional Scorekeeper to Determine True Cost of War in Iran
Trump Administration has provided inconsistent and incomplete estimates that contradict external experts, raising questions about true cost of war Senators: “The American people deserve to know the true costs of this conflict, and they deserve transparency and honesty when their government commits the nation to war.” Text of Letter (PDF)
Oregon Airports to Receive $14.5 Million in Federal Investments
Airports receiving federal funds include those in Ashland, Eugene, Hermiston, La Grande, Pendleton, Portland, Prineville, Salem, and Scappoose Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04) Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03), announced that nine Oregon airports will receive
Merkley: Rejection of DISCLOSE Act is an Assault on Democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senate Republicans voted to block Senate debate of the DISCLOSE Act, allowing unlimited secret funding of campaign advertisements by corporations. Senator Merkley, an original co-sponsor of the DISCLOSE Act, released the following statement after the vote: “Today’s rejection of the DISCLOSE Act is a dagger aimed
Merkley: Drought Relief Headed to Southern Oregon
Washington, D.C. – This evening, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an emergency supplemental spending bill that includes $10 million in drought relief for farmers and ranchers in the Klamath Basin. The bill passed the Senate earlier and will now go to the President for his signature. Senator Merkley released
Merkley Statement on 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this week: “Twenty years ago, our nation took a stand for opportunity and inclusion by passing the Americans with Disabilities Act. Before that time, millions of Americans living
Energy and Water Appropriations Clear Committee Hurdle, Move to Full Senate for Consideration
Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have announced that the 2010 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act has been approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill includes over $140 million for Oregon and Northwest initiatives. Appropriations for the entire state of Oregon include: Inspection of
Merkley Statement on Senate Plan for Energy Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid outlined the energy bill he intends to bring to the Senate floor next week. Senator Merkley released the following statement: “This proposed energy and oil spill legislation laid out this afternoon is an enormous disappointment and a huge missed opportunity. Our
Merkley Statement on Hexavalent Chromium Registry for Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that they will be establishing the Hexavalent Chromium Registry to track the special health concerns of veterans who may have been exposed to hexavalent chromium during their military service. Senator Merkley released the following statement: “The establishment of this
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