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Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle Announce Newport Helicopter Returns to the Community

Senators obtain commitment directly from Coast Guard during a call today Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), today announced that Admiral Kevin Lunday, Acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, committed to the Senators on a call that an

Merkley, Kaine: No Funds for War Against Venezuela

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Virginia’s U.S. Senator Tim Kaine today teamed up to introduce the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025 to prohibit the use of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Venezuela without explicit Congressional authorization.  “Congress cannot stand by while

Merkley to Hold Umatilla Town Hall

Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold a town hall in Umatilla County on Wednesday, July 1. 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,” Merkley said. “I

Merkley: WTO Must Examine China’s Unfair Trade Practices

Washington, DC – The U.S. Trade Representative today formally launched a World Trade Organization (WTO) case to examine China’s raw material export restrictions.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded the move, which is necessary to end unfair trade practices that have distorted economic incentives and hurt American businesses: “Despite previous pledges,

Merkley: Health Care Amendment Looks Out For Nursing Mothers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee unanimously approved an amendment from Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley during markup of health care reform legislation today that would assist nursing mothers.  The amendment would provide new mothers with reasonable break times to nurse their child for one year

Merkley Attends White House Signing Ceremony for FDA Tobacco Bill

Washington D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined President Obama today at the signing ceremony for the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which allows the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate tobacco products for the first time.  The legislation includes an amendment from Senator Merkley and Senator

Merkley Co-Sponsors Legislation to Protect Wilderness Areas

Washington, DC – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has co-sponsored legislation to protect some of Oregon’s most scenic natural areas while helping boost local tourism and increase recreation opportunities.  The legislation would expand the protection of the Oregon Caves National Monument and some of Oregon’s ancient old growth forest situated along

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

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