Press Releases

Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Reintroduce Updated DISCLOSE Act to End Corrupting Influence of Dark Money in American Elections 

185 Democrats support effort to empower voters and expose billionaire and special interest control over our government and courts  Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a bicameral group of Democrats in reintroducing the DISCLOSE Act, legislation to shine a bright light of transparency on the scourge of dark money in politics and make government more

Ranking Members Heinrich and Merkley Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Erase History on Public Lands

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) demanding answers from the National Park Service (NPS) following reports that

Merkley Investigates Chemical Industry Insiders Taking Over Critical EPA Chemical Safety Office

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—the top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) subcommittee overseeing environmental justice, chemical safety, and waste management—today sent an oversight letter following reports of former chemical industry lobbyists filling key positions at the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Chemical

Senator Merkley Encourages Nominations for Citizen Service Above Self Honors

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced today that the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Citizen Service Above Self Honors, which recognize and honor extraordinary Americans who have acted with courage and selflessness.  Citizen Honors are exceptional because they are presented to unsung

Merkley, Wyden: More than $87 Million in Clean Energy Investments Heading to Oregon

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden cheered today’s announcement that tens of millions in Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits are heading to Oregon for clean energy manufacturing projects as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. “This landmark investment creates jobs all across

Merkley to Hold Benton, Polk, Linn and Yamhill County Town Halls

Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Benton, Polk, Linn and Yamhill counties next week. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians

Merkley to Hold Douglas, Josephine and Jackson County Town Halls

Portland – Oregon’s Senator and Douglas County native Jeff Merkley will hold his first town hall in 2010 in Douglas County. Merkley will follow the Tuesday, January 12 town hall at Umpqua Community College with town halls in Josephine and Jackson counties. He will update constituents on his work in

Economic Recovery Dollars Building Oregon’s Economic Infrastructure

Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley applauded today’s announcement of $2.1 million to expand broadband access in Oregon. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) stated today that Oregon will receive a grant to fund broadband mapping and planning activities. The money is one of

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