“We smell a rat!” – Merkley on Epstein Cover-up
Senator Merkley demanded transparency and justice at a Senate press conference about the Epstein Files on December 16, 2025.
Republicans BLOCK Merkley’s Bill to Prevent War with Venezuela
Senate Republicans blocked Senator Merkley’s Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act, which would block federal funds from being used for a war in or against Venezuela. Read more about this bill: https://www.merkley.senate.gov/senate-republicans-block-merkleys-bill-to-prevent-war-with-venezuela/
Senator Merkley Questions FHFA Director DeMarco
Senator Merkley asks FHFA Director Edward DeMarco why he is opposed to principal write-down for FHA home loans during a Q and A in Banking Committee.
Merkley: The Federal Government Must Keep Their Commitment to Oregon’s Rural Counties
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the floor on the need for the federal government to keep their commitment to securing our rural schools and government. Senator Merkley said county payments must continue until a long term solution is found.
We Must Strengthen the STOCK Act
Senator Merkley joined Senator Sherrod Brown on the floor to voice support for their amendment that would ban the ownership of individual stocks by Members of Congress.
Senator Merkley on PIPA and SOPA
Senator Merkley gives a video response to Oregonians who wrote in about the Protect IP Act and the Stop Internet Piracy Act.
We Need a Strong Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor about the choice faced by Senators. Do we want to allow the 1 percent to engage in predatory practice…
The Constitution Must Be Upheld
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the floor following the vote on the Defense Authorization which would allow the indefinite detention of any American.
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