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 Calls For Better Forest Management
In an Environment and Public Works hearing, Senator Merkley calls for more investment in proven management strategies that make our forests more resistant to fire.
Senator Merkley Stands Up For Nuclear Non-Proliferation
In an address to the Ploughshares Fund, Senator Merkley calls for engagement and diplomacy to achieve nuclear non-proliferation.
Climate Disruption Quiz Episode 5
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley hosted his climate disruption quiz on the Senate floor.
Senator Merkley Fights for a “We the People” Budget
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to reject the GOP budget that slashes Medicaid and Medicare, all to cut trillions in taxes for the wealthy few, and instead invest in policies that benefit working families.
Senator Merkley Fights for a Budget that Works for Working America
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley took to the Senate floor to speak out against Trump’s tax plan that benefits the 1% richest Americans at the expense of everyone else.
Senator Merkley Applauds Health Care Victory, Calls for More Action
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to thank all of the grassroots advocates who helped to defeat the Graham-Cassidy health care proposal that would have devastated Medicaid and ripped care from millions.