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 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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