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 Fights for Fire Recovery and Prevention Funding
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to support emergency funding for wildfire recovery and prevention.
Senator Merkley Calls For International Action and Aid Following Crisis in Burma
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to call for international action and humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya people following escalating violence in Burma.
Senator Merkley Speaks Out Against Graham-Cassidy
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to oppose Graham-Cassidy, the latest GOP attempt to rip health care away from millions.
Senator Merkley discusses why he’s supporting Medicare for All
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor about why he’s co-sponsoring Senator Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All bill.
Senator Merkley Defends DACA
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and ensure DREAMers can keep contributing to the nation they love.
Senator Merkley Calls For Emergency Wildfire Funding
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to include emergency wildfire funding in the disaster bills that are expected to move through Congress this fall.
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