Merkley Presses Trump Official to Support Oregon and American Manufacturing
Senator Merkley pressed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to support Oregon and American manufacturers by continuing the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) during a Senate Appropriations hearing. The Trump Administration moved to eliminate the MEP program earlier this year.
Congress has the power to declare war, not the President.
Senator Merkley spoke on the Senate floor in support of Senator Kaine’s war powers resolution on June 27, 2025.
Republicans BLOCKED bill to protect borrowers from crushing student debt
I was the first in my family to go to college. I know how difficult it can be to access higher education. I just brought my SOAR Act—a student loan repayment plan that protects borrowers from unaffordable student loan payments—to the floor for a vote. Republicans BLOCKED IT.
The 100 by ’50 Act: Transitioning America to 100% Clean and Renewable Energy by 2050
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley explains why we must combat climate change and transition America to 100% clean and renewable energy by 2050.
Senator Merkley Calls Oregonian Concerned About Medicaid Cuts
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley called Carol Nelson, an Oregonian concerned about her and her husband’s future under TrumpCare and Trump’s proposed budget cuts.
Senator Merkley Discusses Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to discuss the appointment of Robert Mueller as a special prosecutor, and the need to uncover the truth about the Trump administration’s ties to Russia and firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Merkley Addresses Comey Firing on Senate Floor
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to demand an independent special prosecutor following the firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Senator Merkley Advocates for the Equality Act
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to advocate for advancement of the Equality Act, a comprehensive LGBTQ non-discrimination bill.
Merkley on North Korea Briefing
Seth Meyers plays a clip of Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley discussing the North Korea briefing at the White House.
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