Republican Ballroom Funding Bill “Doesn’t do a Damn Thing” to Help Families – Merkley
Senator Merkley torches the Republican focus on weaponizing reconciliation to fund Trump’s ballroom as families are struggling to pay for groceries, rent, and gas during a press conference on May 12, 2026.
Put Families Ahead of Predatory Payday Lenders – Merkley Calls for Commonsense Guardrails
Senator Jeff Merkley brought a Joint Resolution of Disapproval to the Senate floor to undo the Trump Administration’s industry giveaway to predatory payday lenders and restore critical consumer protections.
Merkley Forces Vote to Rein in Trump’s Illegal War with Iran
Senator Jeff Merkley forced a War Powers Resolution vote to rein in Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran on May 13, 2026.
This is a scandal.
As Hurricane Florence bears down, I discovered that the Trump Administration is taking money away from FEMA so that they can pay to put more asylum seekers in detention centers. This is a scandal.
Weigh In Today!
America, you have the chance to weigh in. Do you want Donald Trump’s DIRTY power plan or a CLEAN power plan? Make your voice heard today: https://www.epa.gov/stationary-sources-air-pollution/affordable-clean-energy-rule-proposal-how-comment
THIS IS WRONG.
Donald Trump falsely claimed thousands of people did not die as a result of Hurricane Maria. THIS IS WRONG. Hurricane Maria and its aftermath killed THOUSANDS of U.S. citizens. Donald Trump needs to apologize and take responsibility for his administration’s failed response.
Docs-to-Doctors
Our veterans have stood up for us, and we must stand up for them. Long wait times put our veterans’ health in jeopardy and are simply unacceptable. That’s why I introduced the ‘docs-to-doctors’ program. Learn more here: merkley.senate.gov
It’s time to #StopKavanaugh!
Donald Trump is an unindicted co-conspirator in a felony committed by his personal lawyer. FOUR of his campaign aides are already GUILTY of crimes. His nominee to SCOTUS is a judge who says presidents shouldn’t be prosecuted or even investigated. Does anyone see a problem here? It’s time to Stop
Fly Smart Act
Did it make you mad to read that Scott Pruitt was jetting around the country on luxury, first-class flights at taxpayer expense? Me too – and I’ve got a plan to fix it. Learn more at Merkley.Senate.gov