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 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…
Merkley: We Cannot let Student Loan Interest Rates Double
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor, sharing the stories of Oregonians dealing with student loans.
Merkley: NDAA is Still a Threat to our Constitution
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley wanted to share a few thoughts on Section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act.
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