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.
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.
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