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: The Federal Government Must Keep Their Commitment to Oregon’s Rural Counties
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the floor on the need for the federal government to keep their commitment to securing our rural schools and government. Senator Merkley said county payments must continue until a long term solution is found.
We Must Strengthen the STOCK Act
Senator Merkley joined Senator Sherrod Brown on the floor to voice support for their amendment that would ban the ownership of individual stocks by Members of Congress.
Senator Merkley on PIPA and SOPA
Senator Merkley gives a video response to Oregonians who wrote in about the Protect IP Act and the Stop Internet Piracy Act.
We Need a Strong Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor about the choice faced by Senators. Do we want to allow the 1 percent to engage in predatory practice…
The Constitution Must Be Upheld
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the floor following the vote on the Defense Authorization which would allow the indefinite detention of any American.
It’s Time to End the War in Afghanistan
Senator Merkley spoke on the Senate floor on his amendment to urge the President to accelerate the transfer of power to the Government of Afghanistan and bring our sons and daughters home.
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