Merkley SLAMS Trump Ballroom Boondoggle
Senator Merkley objected to Republican attempts to authorize express approval to fund Trump’s ballroom project.
“Why Are You Targeting Nurses?” — Merkley Presses McMahon on Professional Degrees for Nurses
Senator Merkley pressed Education Secretary Linda McMahon on gutting TRIO programs and on her efforts to make it harder for nurses to pursue graduate education amid a dire shortage of health care workers.
Congress Must Act NOW to End Trump’s Illegal War with Iran
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke in support of passing War Powers Resolutions to rein in President Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Merkley Speaks Out Against Citizens United and For Disclosure
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks on the Senate floor about the DISCLOSE Act and the need to counter the influence of secret money in politics.
Merkley Announces Debate on the DISCLOSE Act
Senator Merkley speaks at a press conference announcing the debate on the DISCLOSE Act, which would put an end to the unlimited, secret money polluting our e…
Merkley Reacts To Supreme Court Health Care Ruling
Senator Merkley reacts to the news that the Supreme Court will uphold the health care law, ensuring that improvements to our health care system will continue.
Merkley: Every Day, LGBT Face Employment Discrimination
Senator Merkley’s closing remarks during a hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
Merkley Opening Statement in Hearing on Bill to End Employment Discrimination (ENDA)
Senator Merkley’s opening statement in a hearing in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
Merkley Grills OCC Chair Curry on JP Morgan Trades
In a Senate Banking Committee hearing on the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform bill, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley sharply questioned OCC C…
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