Merkley Discusses Banning Elected Officials from Cashing in on Prediction Markets – MS NOW
Senator Jeff Merkley talks about his work to ban elected officials from using non-public information to make a fortune on prediction markets and to ban prediction markets that are against the public interest.
Merkley: Social Security protects against “senior years lived in desperate poverty”
Ranking Member Jeff Merkley laid out the vital importance of Social Security and the work ahead needed to address the Social Security shortfall during his opening remarks in a Senate Budget Committee hearing on March 25, 2026.
Merkley SLAMS Republican Voter Suppression Bill
Senator Merkley spoke out against the Republican SAVE America Act on the Senate floor on March 17, 2026.
The End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act
In Oregon and across the country, hedge funds are gobbling up available housing—driving rent and purchase prices through the roof. I’m working to end Wall Street ownership of residential housing. They’re pouring fuel on the fire of our affordable housing crisis. I introduced the End Hedge Fund Control of the
22 Accomplishments in 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, I’m reflecting on the progress we’ve made for American families—and the work still to do to take on the powerful and deliver for the people. Let’s build on that progress in 2023! CONNECT WITH SENATOR MERKLEY: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SenJeffMerkley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmerkley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senjeffmerkley
Senator Merkley Presses Plastic Executive on Impact of Plastic Pollution
During a @EPWCmte subcommittee hearing on the threat of plastic pollution to our health, planet, and future, Senator Jeff Merkley questions Matt Seaholm, CEO of the Plastics Industry Association, about the need for a national bottle bill and the impact of plastic pollution. CONNECT WITH SENATOR MERKLEY: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SenJeffMerkley Facebook:
Senator Merkley Pushes for Passage of the DISCLOSE Act
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate Wednesday in support of passing Senator Sheldon Whitehouse’s DISCLOSE Act, which would shine a light on dark money in our elections. Since the disastrous?Citizens United?decision, the privileged and powerful have invested billions in dark money to influence our elections and
Respect for Marriage Act
Oregon has strong protections in place for marriage equality—protections that all Americans should have. That’s why I’m working to pass the Respect for Marriage Act in the Senate and make sure those protections are enshrined in federal law. CONNECT WITH SENATOR MERKLEY: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SenJeffMerkley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmerkley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senjeffmerkley/
Merkley on the Supreme Court’s Legitimacy Crisis
Senator Merkley speaks on the Senate floor about the legitimacy crisis our Supreme Court faces and why we need to act now to save the Court, restore the Senate to working order, and make progress on the issues we all care about—from protecting reproductive rights to addressing climate chaos, and
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