Wyden, Merkley Laud Stewardship Agreement for Malheur National Forest
New 20-year agreement with Iron Triangle in John Day is for 20 years Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today praised the announcement of a 20-year stewardship agreement between the Malheur National Forest and Iron Triangle LLC in John Day that covers forest restoration, hazardous fuels
Merkley, Wicker Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Fishers by Cracking Down on Illegal Fishing and Abusive Vessel Flagging Practices
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing on June 5, 2026, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) announced a new bipartisan bill to target a loophole that illegal fishers exploit to gain an unfair advantage over
AFTER FDA GRANTS FREE PASS TO FLAVORED E-CIGARETTES, DURBIN LEADS SENATE DEMOCRATS IN LETTER TO TOBACCO COMPANIES ABOUT TRUMP ADMINISTRATION INFLUENCE
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) along with U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Jack Reed (D-RI) sent letters to Reynolds American and Altria Group to inquire about these Big Tobacco companies’ engagement with the Trump Administration,
Wyden, Merkley Announce $5.4 million To Help Oregon Families Pay Utility Bills
Washington, D.C. – Continuing efforts to help low-income residents pay their utility bills, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced today that in response to a letter signed by both senators, the Department of Health and Human Services will release more than $5.4 million to Oregon in
Merkley: Limits on Risky Trading Crucial to Righting American Financial System
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley made the following statement Thursday morning in advance of President Obama’s announcement on financial regulation: “For months, I’ve been pushing for the reestablishment of a firewall between risky activities and depository lending. This is an absolutely necessary step in shutting down the casino-like
Merkley: Federal Funds Boost National Guard and Create Jobs
Dallas – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured the Polk County Armory in Dallas today to learn how the more than $12 million in federal appropriations for the Oregon National Guard that he helped secure will help create a new Oregon National Guard Polk County Readiness Center. “These funds give Oregon
Merkley: Waves Can Power the Future
Corvallis – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley discussed the development of innovative wave energy technologies and leading-edge research to improve tsunami preparedness with leading researchers from the Northwest National Marine Energy Center, Oregon State University’s Wallace Energy Systems & Renewables Facility, Columbia Power Technologies, and OSU’s O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research
Merkley: Brammo Inc. is Driving Clean Energy Job Growth
Ashland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured BRAMMO Inc. today to see how they are creating jobs in America’s next major growth sector: clean energy technology. By building motorcycles that run on electricity, BRAMMO is contributing to Oregon’s reputation as a world leader in clean energy technology. The innovative vehicles
Merkley Presents Purple Heart to Grants Pass Man
Merlin – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley presented a Purple Heart medal to retired Staff Sergeant Ralph Capuano of Grants Pass at the National Guard Armory in Merlin. “Staff Sergeant Capuano bravely served our country overseas and back home before eventually settling in Southern Oregon,” Merkley said. “I’m proud to stand
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