Merkley Presses Trump Official to Support Oregon and American Manufacturing
Senator Merkley pressed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to support Oregon and American manufacturers by continuing the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) during a Senate Appropriations hearing. The Trump Administration moved to eliminate the MEP program earlier this year.
Congress has the power to declare war, not the President.
Senator Merkley spoke on the Senate floor in support of Senator Kaine’s war powers resolution on June 27, 2025.
Republicans BLOCKED bill to protect borrowers from crushing student debt
I was the first in my family to go to college. I know how difficult it can be to access higher education. I just brought my SOAR Act—a student loan repayment plan that protects borrowers from unaffordable student loan payments—to the floor for a vote. Republicans BLOCKED IT.
Senator Merkley Stresses Importance of Honoring America’s Promise to Our Veterans
Senator Merkley speaks on the Senate floor urging his colleagues to honor America’s veterans and ensure they have the resources and opportunities they deserv…
Senator Merkley Discusses Need for Financial Regulatory Reform
Senator Merkley talks to Dylan Ratigan on Morning Meeting on MBNSC about the need for strong financial regulatory reform.
The Reality of Employment Discrimination
Senator Merkley, joined by victims of workplace discrimination, speak out about the importance of passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Senat…
Senator Merkley Questions Republican Absence from Clean Energy Debate
At the EPW hearing, Senator Merkley questioned why Republicans have chosen not to attend the markup of the Clean Energy bill.
Clean Energy is an Easy Choice
Senator Merkley makes his opening remarks at the EPW markup of the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.
Creating Jobs by Helping Community Banks Lend to Small Businesses – The Morning Meeting
Senator Merkley talks with Dylan Ratigan about how his Bank on Our Communities Act will increase lending to small businesses and create jobs by supporting co…