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.
Climate Disruption Quiz Episode 4
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley hosted his climate disruption quiz on the Senate floor.
Senator Merkley Speaks Out Against Trump’s Attacks on LGBTQ Americans
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the floor to denounce President Trump’s attacks on the LGBTQ community and to call for the passage of the Equality Act.
Climate Disruption Quiz Episode 3
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley hosted his climate disruption quiz on the Senate floor.
Climate Disruption Quiz Episode 2
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley hosted his climate disruption quiz on the Senate floor.
Another Week, Another Attack on Health Care
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor to oppose the GOP’s plan to gut Medicaid and health care coverage for over 20 million Americans.
Senator Merkley Fights to Protect Our Care
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor about standing with the millions of Americans in opposition to the GOP’s health care plan.