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.
Merkley: Remembering Umpqua Community College Victims
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks on the floor of the U.S. Senate to pay tribute to the victims of the shooting at Umpqua Community College
Merkley Calls for Action to Reduce Gun Violence in the Wake of UCC shooting
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joins Senate Democrats to encourage Congress to pass new legislation to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer.
Merkley: We need toxic chemical safety reform
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks with a bipartisan coalition of Senators on the need for the Senate to vote on the Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act and reform our current, outdated toxic chemical legislation.
Merkley: Fixing our broken Senate
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to invite all U.S. Senators to begin a conversation on how to restore the Senate’s capacity to effectively do the people’s business.
Merkley: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
During Hispanic Heritage month, we pay tribute to the Hispanic community and celebrate the impact these individuals have made on our nation.
3 Pathways to the Middle Class
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley released a whiteboard video that explains how we can remove roadblocks and improve the pathways to the middle class for millions of working Americans. See more here: https://medium.com/@SenJeffMerkley/3-pathways-to-the-middle-class-9995524e35e3
English 
Spanish