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 Statement on Tragedy in Haiti
Grants Pass, Oregon – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement on last night’s earthquake in Haiti: “Like all Americans, I was shocked to see the images of devastation in Haiti following last night’s cataclysmic disaster. Haiti has suffered so much as a nation and now must confront untold
Merkley: Portland State University Paving the Way for a Clean Energy Economy
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley toured Portland State University’s Green Building Lab today and learned about the university’s groundbreaking research and development of sustainable building technologies that will help transform America’s energy economy. “Energy efficiency is a gift that keeps on giving,” said Merkley. “Making our homes and buildings
Merkley: Clean Energy Retrofits Hit the “Job Creation Trifecta”
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley visited a Northeast Portland home today to see how an innovative Portland program is creating jobs and lowering energy costs by financing weatherization projects for local homeowners. The construction project Merkley visited is supported by Clean Energy Works Portland, which was launched with about
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
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