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.
Merkley talks TrumpCare on Morning Joe
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined Morning Joe to discuss President Trump’s plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act and throw millions of Americans off their health insurance.
Senator Merkley Unveils 100 by ’50 Act
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to unveil the 100 by ’50 Act, a plan to transition America to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050.
Merkley Calls on Americans to Resist Trump’s Dangerous Tilt Toward Authoritarianism
Senator Merkley denounces Trump’s attacks on judiciary and opponents, scapegoating of minorities.
Senator Jeff Merkley Invites You to a Town Hall
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley invites Oregonians to share their ideas by participating in a town hall near them.
Merkley Opposes Mulvaney for OMB Director
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney and his agenda to roll back crucial programs like Medicare and Social Security.
Merkley Opposes Mnuchin for Treasury
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to Treasury Secretary nominee Steve Mnuchin and his agenda to roll back Wall Street reform.
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