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.
Senator Merkley Speaks Out Against “Chained CPI”
In an interview with Chris Hayes on MSNBC, Oregon’s Senator voiced his disagreement with the President’s proposal to use a new cost of living adjustment that will cut benefits for seniors on Social Security.
Merkley: We must Cut Tax Loopholes
In the Senate Budget Committee, Senator Jeff Merkley said it is unfair to put programs thats benefit the most powerful in the tax code, then say it’s off lim…
Senator Merkley HSBC Q and A
Senator Merkley questions regulators over the lack of criminal prosecutions in the HSBC case.
Merkley: HSBC Fines Just Price of Doing a Very Profitable Business
Senator Merkley on the lackluster punishment of HSBC for engaging in money laundering.
Merkley: Cut Tax Giveaways, Not Important Programs for Working Families
In a Q and A session during the February 14 Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator Jeff Merkley said that if we want a balanced approach to deficit…
Senator Merkley Thanks CREDO on Filibuster Reform
Senator Merkley thanks the activists of CREDO for their help organizing on filibuster reform.
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