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.
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.