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: 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…
Merkley on Maddow: Overcoming Obstruction to Create Jobs
Senator Merkley talks with Rachel Maddow about how the Small Business Lending Fund can create jobs if the Senate can move it forward. “This is a program to help out banks on Main Street make loans to small businesses. We hear from small businesses in every single state that they
CNN – Merkley Pushes Oil Independence for a More Secure America
CNN’s Lisa Sylvester analyzes the risks posed by America’s dependence on foreign oil and speaks with Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley about his plan to solve this massive national security vulnerability and make America stronger.
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