“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/
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
Why We Need A Bureau Dedicated To Consumer Protection
Senator Merkley during a Q and A with the Senate Banking Committee on the efficacy of past regulators of protecting consumers.
The Bluegrass Boondoggle
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor about the Bluegrass Boondoggle, a tax subsidy for millionaires and billionaires who own racehorses.
We Must Free America From Overseas Oil
Senator Merkley announced the introduction of the Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act, which will set into law the goal of achieving independence from overseas oil in the next 20 years and provides a specific plan for achieving it.
Merkley: The President Did Not Go Far Enough
Senator Merkley spoke with Jon Scott of Fox News on the President’s plans to reduce troops in Afghanistan
Senator Merkley Discusses Need to Change Course in Afghanistan
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke with Thomas Roberts of MSNBC on the need for sizable and sustained reduction of troops in Afghanistan.
English 
Spanish