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.
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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