Merkley to Congress: Fight for government by and for the people—not by and for elites and oligarchs.
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to outline the corrupting force of dark money in our elections since the Citizens United Supreme Court decision and to chart a path toward disclosure and getting dark money out of our electoral process.
Merkley: Interior Bill is a “Step Toward Congress Reclaiming its Constitutional Power of the Purse”
Senator Merkley spoke on the Senate floor about the Interior appropriations bill and the importance of Congress reclaiming its ‘Power of the Purse.’
Merkley Leads Bipartisan Push to Tell the Truth about January 6
Senator Merkley led a bipartisan push to display a plaque honoring the law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to defend our Capitol and our “We the People” government on January 6, 2021, after Speaker of the House Mike Johnson refused to do so.
Stories from Oregon
Senator Merkley tells the stories of two constituents from Oregon trying to make ends meet.
Merkley: New Poverty Numbers Further Need to Focus on Jobs
Senator Merkley speaks with MSNBC’s Craig Melvin on the need to focus on jobs.
Jeff Merkley Pays Tribute to Senator Mark O. Hatfield
Senator Merkley pays tribute to Senator Mark Hatfield, who passed away in August 2011
Merkley: Debt deal is not the right path
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the floor of the Senate to announce his decision to vote “no” on a debt deal that hurts our economy and puts greater burdens on middle class families.
The Consequences of Default
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor about the consequences of defaulting on working families.
Our National Guardsmen and Guardswomen Deserve Our Support
Senator Merkley rose to the floor to speak out against the treatment of PFC Chelsea Wells of Milton-Freewater, who enlisted in Dec. 2007 and signed a contract for a $20,000 MOS bonus. The first half of the bonus was paid on time following her initial training. However, when she was