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.
The Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
Higher education should be a path to the American Dream, but that dream is shattered if when students graduate, they find that their degrees are worthless. This system is broken, and the Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act would help fix it.
World Humanitarian Day
As we mark this year’s World Humanitarian Day, we need to step up in the face of devastating famines that threaten millions of lives. U.S. food aid has saved countless lives; our foreign aid is critical as a matter of morality and U.S. national security interests.
Reunite Children With Their Families
Today is the court-imposed deadline for the Trump administration to reunite children with their families. They missed it. This will go down as a shameful chapter in American history.
Rise Up!
Rise up! Be bold. Now is NOT the time for silence. We knew that if Donald Trump picked anyone off his list of extremists, our fundamental and constitutional rights would be at stake. These are real and imminent threats to our nation. Have courage. Be brave. Keep fighting! Save the
The American Savings Act
With millions of families struggling financially, a secure retirement has become out of reach for many Americans. Families deserve peace of mind. That’s why we need to revolutionize our retirement system, and the American Savings Act does just that. Learn more: Merkley.Senate.gov/retirement
When Unions Win, Everyone Wins.
When unions win, everyone wins. Wages rise, and conditions and benefits improve—and not just for unionized workers, but for everyone. Today’s “anti-worker” Janus decision is a huge blow to working America.