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.
Keep it in the Ground: Combatting Climate Change by Keeping Fossil Fuels in the Ground
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley explains the importance of combating climate change and how we can reduce carbon pollution by keeping fossil fuels in the ground.
Merkley: Keep fossil fuels in the Ground
Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Bernie Sanders, and national climate leaders hold a rally to unveil major new climate legislation to combat climate change and keep fossil fuels in the ground. This legislation for the first time will aggressively tackle the role of extraction of oil, gas and coal on federal
Merkley to OMB: Finalize new tobacco regulations
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks on the Senate floor to urge the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to complete its review of a long-overdue rule to regulate e-cigarettes and other forms of tobacco as quickly as possible. Read more here: http://www.merkley.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-press-omb-to-quickly-review-rule-finally-regulating-e-cigarettes-and-other-unregulated-tobacco-products
Merkley: Reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks on the Senate Floor to urge Congress to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund and support full funding for Oregon’s public lands and outdoor economy
Merkley Takes to the Senate Floor to Raise the Alarm on Impending Debt Ceiling Battle
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley delivers a speech on the Senate Floor to bring awareness about the impending debt ceiling debate
Merkley: A Government shutdown would shut down food stamps
September 22, 2015: Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, discusses the potential loss or delay of food assistance for millions of Americans if the government shuts down