Merkley Discusses Banning Elected Officials from Cashing in on Prediction Markets – MS NOW
Senator Jeff Merkley talks about his work to ban elected officials from using non-public information to make a fortune on prediction markets and to ban prediction markets that are against the public interest.
Merkley: Social Security protects against “senior years lived in desperate poverty”
Ranking Member Jeff Merkley laid out the vital importance of Social Security and the work ahead needed to address the Social Security shortfall during his opening remarks in a Senate Budget Committee hearing on March 25, 2026.
Merkley SLAMS Republican Voter Suppression Bill
Senator Merkley spoke out against the Republican SAVE America Act on the Senate floor on March 17, 2026.
Merkley Questions NSA Chief Alexander on Phone Data Collection
Senator Merkley asks the NSA Chief what authorized investigation gave NSA the grounds for acquiring his cell phone data.
Merkley: GOP Boycott of McCarthy EPA Vote Embarrassing
Senator Merkley expresses his outrage over the GOP boycott of the confirmation vote hearing for Gina McCarthy as head of the EPA.
Merkley on MSNBC: We Must End LGBT Employment Discrimination
Senator Merkley spoke with MSNBC’s Richard Lui about his bill ENDA to end LGBT employment discrimination.
Merkley: No Internet Sales Tax
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor on his opposition to the internet sales tax bill.
Merkley: “Independent” Foreclosure Review a Farce
In a Banking Subcommittee hearing on the Independent Foreclosure Review, Senator Merkley voiced his concerns with the outcome and its a affect on families wh…