Merkley SLAMS Trump Ballroom Boondoggle
Senator Merkley objected to Republican attempts to authorize express approval to fund Trump’s ballroom project.
“Why Are You Targeting Nurses?” — Merkley Presses McMahon on Professional Degrees for Nurses
Senator Merkley pressed Education Secretary Linda McMahon on gutting TRIO programs and on her efforts to make it harder for nurses to pursue graduate education amid a dire shortage of health care workers.
Congress Must Act NOW to End Trump’s Illegal War with Iran
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke in support of passing War Powers Resolutions to rein in President Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Republicans BLOCK Bill to Release Epstein Files AGAIN!
Senate Republicans blocked Senator Merkley’s bill with Senator Lujan demanding public release of the Epstein Files. Learn more about the Epstein Files Transparency Act: https://www.merkley.senate.gov/merkley-lujan-demand-public-release-of-epstein-files/
Merkley on Starvation in Gaza: “Unacceptable Under Any Religious or Moral Code”
Senator Merkley spoke out against starvation in Gaza and implored U.S. leaders to facilitate a massive influx of humanitarian aid on the floor of the U.S. Senate on July 30, 2025. He voted for Senator Sanders’ joint resolutions of disapproval to block further sales of offensive weapons to Israel.
Republicans BLOCKED Bill to Release Epstein Files
Senate Republicans blocked a vote on Senators Merkley and Luján’s Epstein Files Transparency Act on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Republicans Killed Merkley Amendment to Save the U.S. Institute of Peace
Senator Merkley gave a brief history of USIP’s bipartisan origins and offered an amendment to save the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) from the devastating rescissions package that Trump and Republicans rammed through the Senate. Republicans blocked the amendment in a vote of 48-51.
The Hatfield Peace Tree – Celebrating Senator Mark Hatfield’s Legacy
Senator Hatfield planted the Peace Tree on U.S. Capitol grounds to stand as a beacon for world peace, part of his staunch opposition to war. On what would have been Senator Hatfield’s 103rd birthday, Senator Jeff Merkley reflects on his life and legacy. Special thank you to the U.S. Senate
Merkley Presses Trump Official to Support Oregon and American Manufacturing
Senator Merkley pressed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to support Oregon and American manufacturers by continuing the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) during a Senate Appropriations hearing. The Trump Administration moved to eliminate the MEP program earlier this year.
English 
Spanish