Merkley to Congress: Fight for government by and for the people—not by and for elites and oligarchs.
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to outline the corrupting force of dark money in our elections since the Citizens United Supreme Court decision and to chart a path toward disclosure and getting dark money out of our electoral process.
Merkley: Interior Bill is a “Step Toward Congress Reclaiming its Constitutional Power of the Purse”
Senator Merkley spoke on the Senate floor about the Interior appropriations bill and the importance of Congress reclaiming its ‘Power of the Purse.’
Merkley Leads Bipartisan Push to Tell the Truth about January 6
Senator Merkley led a bipartisan push to display a plaque honoring the law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to defend our Capitol and our “We the People” government on January 6, 2021, after Speaker of the House Mike Johnson refused to do so.
The 100 by ’50 Act: Transitioning America to 100% Clean and Renewable Energy by 2050
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley explains why we must combat climate change and transition America to 100% clean and renewable energy by 2050.
Senator Merkley Calls Oregonian Concerned About Medicaid Cuts
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley called Carol Nelson, an Oregonian concerned about her and her husband’s future under TrumpCare and Trump’s proposed budget cuts.
Senator Merkley Discusses Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to discuss the appointment of Robert Mueller as a special prosecutor, and the need to uncover the truth about the Trump administration’s ties to Russia and firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Merkley Addresses Comey Firing on Senate Floor
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to demand an independent special prosecutor following the firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Senator Merkley Advocates for the Equality Act
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to advocate for advancement of the Equality Act, a comprehensive LGBTQ non-discrimination bill.
Merkley on North Korea Briefing
Seth Meyers plays a clip of Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley discussing the North Korea briefing at the White House.
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