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 Responds to New GOP Health Care Bill
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley releases a video statement after Senate Republicans released a new draft of their proposed health care bill.
Senator Merkley Fights for Small Ports Funding
At an Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing, Oregon’s Senator Merkley pressed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support funding for Oregon’s small ports.
Merkley Pushes to Combat Sudden Oak Death
At an Appropriations Committee hearing, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley called on Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell to commit funds to address research and treatment for the spread of Sudden Oak Death in Southern Oregon.
Merkley Speaks Out Against Secret TrumpCare Plan
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley took to the Senate floor to speak out against the GOP’s secret plan to ram TrumpCare through without a hearing.
Can You Win the Climate Disruption Quiz?
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley hosted his climate disruption quiz on the Senate floor.
Can You Win the Climate Disruption Quiz?
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley hosted his climate disruption quiz on the Senate floor.
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