Four Years Following Killing of Palestinian-American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Van Hollen, Merkley, Welch Again Press for Justice, Accountability in Her Death
Washington, D.C. – Today, four years following the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) once again pressed the Trump Administration to pursue justice and accountability in her death. The Senators urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Federal
Merkley, Wyden Introduce New Bill to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced they introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act, new legislation to ensure that America’s public lands cannot be sold as part of a fast-tracked process in a budget reconciliation bill. During consideration of the Republicans’ “Big, Ugly Betrayal”
Markey, Merkley, Hirono Urge Bureau of Prisons to Reverse Policy Banning Gender-Affirming Care
Letter Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, along with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), today wrote to Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, and William Marshall III,
Merkley: Bill Headed to Obama Makes Historic Improvements
Washington, D.C. – Last night, the House passed historic health care reform legislation that will extend health care coverage to millions of Americans, end insurance industry abuses, help contain costs for millions of families and small businesses, and cut hundreds of billions of dollars from the national debt. Oregon’s Senator
Merkley Participates in SOLV’s Annual Spring Beach Clean-Up
Seaside, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined thousands of volunteers along the Oregon coast and participated in SOLV’s annual spring beach clean-up. Senator Merkley met with volunteers and helped pick up debris and trash along the Seaside beach in an effort to promote Oregon’s natural beauty and highlight the
Merkley Celebrates Grand Opening of Springfield/Eugene Habitat For Humanity Restore
Eugene, OR – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley attended the grand opening of the Springfield/Eugene Habitat for Humanity ReStore and celebrated the ongoing work of Habitat for Humanity within the community. Senator Merkley discussed his longtime affiliation with Habitat for Humanity and the great work being done in Habitat ReStores
Merkley Calls on VA to Immediately End Delays in Medical Examinations at Two Oregon Facilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs today released a report detailing inexcusably long wait times for Compensation and Pension examinations at four VA facilities, including two in Oregon. In response, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley is urging the VA to act immediately to resolve the system problems identified
Merkley, Wyden: Interior, Agriculture Announcement Good First Step in Addressing the Klamath Basin Drought
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United States Departments of Interior and Agriculture took the important first steps to begin addressing the drought facing Klamath Basin residents. Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden had earlier pushed coordinated assistance from the Obama Administration and praised this first step in providing relief.
U.S. Senate Passes Jobs Bill with Bipartisan Majority
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined 67 of his colleagues Wednesday to pass legislation designed to create jobs. The HIRE Act provides small businesses with tax cuts to hire new workers and invests in the nation’s infrastructure to put Americans to work.