Merkley Statement on EPW Chairmanship for 120th Congress
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced he intends to seek the Chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee for the 120th Congress: “I am excited to announce that I plan to seek the Chairmanship of EPW in the next Congress. “This committee has
Merkley, Wyden, Bynum Lead Congressional Resolutions Honoring Silver Rail Elementary School and Bend Community
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden partnered with U.S. Representative Janelle Bynum (OR-05) to announce the introduction of resolutions in the Senate and House that express the condolences of Congress and honor the memory of the victims of the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in Bend on October 15,
Merkley, Wyden, Bentz, Hoyle Push VA to Prioritize Oregon Veterans’ Homes
Washington, D.C. – Marking Veterans Day this week, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz (OR-02) and Val Hoyle (OR-04), are calling on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize funding for the construction of Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ (ODVA) proposed Roseburg State Veterans’
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.
Merkley Statement on Financial Reform Legislation
Today, Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, released new legislation to crack down on Wall Street abuses and reform our financial system. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement:
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