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.
Senator Merkley Speaks Out Against Anti-Union Attacks
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley took to the Senate floor to speak out against powerful and privileged Americans’ attempt to kneecap unions through the Supreme Court JANUS v. AFSCME case.
Senator Merkley Speaks Out Against GOP Efforts to Pack the Courts
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to reject the GOP’s attempts to undermine the foundation of the judiciary by packing the courts with unqualified, extreme right-wing ideologues.
Senator Merkley Slams GOP Efforts to Kneecap Consumer Rights
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to reject the GOP’s efforts to repeal a rule that allows consumers to get their day in court to hold financial institutions accountable.
Climate Disruption Quiz Episode 6
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley hosted his climate disruption quiz on the Senate floor.
Senator Merkley Urges Action to Address Crisis in Burma
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to call on his colleagues and President Trump to act immediately to address the crisis in Burma and protect the Rohingya people from persecution.
Senator Merkley Calls For Wildfire Recovery and Prevention Funding
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to call for more funding for wildfire recovery and prevention to reduce wildfire risk.