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: Let’s fix the filibuster
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor in support of fixing the rules of the Senate.
Merkley White Board: Its time to Reform the Senate with a Talking Filibuster
Senator Merkley takes to the white board to explain the talking filibuster and why we need to reform the Senate.
Senator Merkley Thanks Fix the Senate Now Coalition
Senator Merkley thanks supporters who are participating in a day of action to support filibuster reform.
Merkley on Maddow: It Is Time To End This War
Senator Merkley talks with Rachel Maddow about his bipartisan amendment to bring our troops home from Afghanistan.
Merkley Bill in WRDA Creates Jobs Through New Water Infrastructure Projects
Senator Merkley gives an opening statement in the Environment and Public Works Committee on his bill to create jobs through new water infrastructure projects…
Senator Merkley in EPW on WRDA
Senator Merkley engages in a Q and A with Army Corps and Port Officials on why we need to pass a Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization. The Reautho…