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.
Powering Up Small Businesses to Create Jobs
Senator Merkley joined Senators Landrieu, Boxer, and Cantwell as well as Gene Sperling of the U.S. Treasury Department and small business owners to discuss t…
Merkley Works to Ban Trafficking of Animal Torture Videos
In Portland, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley announced that he will soon be introducing bipartisan legislation to ban the trafficking of animal cruelty films commonly referred to as “crush videos.” The Oregon Humane Society joined Senator Merkley today in calling on Congress to immediately take action and prevent these abhorrent videos
Merkley: Elizabeth Warren is the Right Person for the Job
One of the most important decisions that is yet to be determined is who should be appointed to head the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Senator Mer…
Merkley on Countdown: Corporate Culture Must Change at BP
Senator Jeff Merkley appeared on Countdown on MSNBC to discuss BP’s long history of egregious worker safety violations. He stressed the need for BP to change its ways and finally put people before profits.
Strengthening America by Ending our Addiction to Overseas Oil
Senators Jeff Merkley, Tom Carper, Tom Udall and Michael Bennet introduced the Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act to break our harmful addiction to …
Helping Small Businesses Expand and Create Jobs
The Small Business Lending Fund will help community banks provide as much as $30 billion in additional lending for small businesses on Main Street, unlocking…
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