Merkley Statement on Russia Sanctions to Bolster Ukraine’s Fight for Democracy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley – a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to crack down on Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine: “The United States must stand with democratic republics
Merkley, Senate Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Close Ethics Loopholes for All Officials Representing the U.S. Abroad
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley—a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—led a group of Senate Democrats in introducing the Transparency in the Administration’s Business Opportunities Overseas (TABOO) Act. The new legislation mandates strong ethics requirements for every individual representing the United States government in negotiations
Merkley, Correa Launch New Effort to Fix Misleading Recycling Labels
Truth in Labeling Act Aims to Restore Consumers’ Confidence in Packaging Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced their new Truth in Labeling Act of 2026. The bicameral legislation would establish clear federal guidelines for labeling consumer products that are recyclable,
Merkley, Wyden Announce Federal Designation of Lane County and Warm Springs Reservation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the Federal Government has designated Lane County and the Warm Springs Reservation as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA). Because of the HIDTA designation, both areas will become eligible for federal funding to help local, state, federal,
Senator Merkley Tours William Walker Elementary School
Beaverton, OR – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured William Walker Elementary School in Beaverton, Oregon. As part of his role on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Senator Merkley will be instrumental in deliberations about how to update and fix the No Child Left Behind Act. During
Merkley: Payroll Report Beckons More Action for Job Growth
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement in response to today’s jobs report, which shows employers adding 162,000 new jobs in March, the most since 2007: “Today’s hiring news is a sign that through hard work and determination, American families and small businesses are gradually pulling
Merkley to Hold Sherman and Wasco County Town Halls
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Sherman and Wasco Counties next week. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions, and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians is my
Merkley to Hold Lake, Harney and Malheur County Town Halls
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Lake, Harney and Malheur Counties next week. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, D.C., answer their questions, and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians is
Merkley: Oregon to Receive $88 Million for Programs Tailored to Assist Families Facing Foreclosure
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Treasury Department announced Monday that Oregon will be eligible for $88 million to help families living in areas that have been hit hardest by the housing crisis to stay in their homes. The funding comes as part of an expansion of the Housing Finance Agency
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