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.
Merkley Speaks Out on GOP Failure to Govern
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor about Republicans’ failure to govern and the long backlog of important issues that Congress is overdue to address, including the Children’s Health Insurance Program, protections for DREAMers, Community Health Centers, disaster relief, and setting 2018 budget caps.
Senator Merkley Calls for a Long-Term Solution for CHIP Funding
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to call for a long-term solution to fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) – a program that helps guarantee health care for nine million children across America.
Senator Merkley Fights to Save Net Neutrality
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to fight for a free and open internet and oppose the FCC’s plan to dismantle net neutrality.
Senators Merkley and Klobuchar Highlight Worst Provisions of GOP Tax Scam
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Minnesota’s Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke on the Senate floor to highlight the worst provisions of the GOP’s tax plan.
Climate Disruption Quiz Episode 8
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley hosted his climate disruption quiz on the Senate floor.
Climate Disruption Quiz Episode 7
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley hosted his climate disruption quiz on the Senate floor.
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