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 Speaks on World Habitat Day
Senator Merkley kicks off a home build for Habitat for Humanity on World Habitat Day in Washington, D.C. In the early 90’s, Senator Merkley led Portland Oreg…
Senator Merkley Holds Health Care Discussion – KATU News
Senator Merkley discusses our broken health care system with fellow Oregonians and small business owners in Portland, Oregon.
Senator Merkley Discusses Climate Legislation
Senator Merkley answers questions from David Roberts of Grist, about the status of upcoming climate legislation.
Senator Merkley Urges Action on Health Care Reform on CNBC
Senator Merkley discusses health care reform with Larry Kudlow, Trish Regan and Senator Gregg on CNBC.
Senator Merkley on The Ed Show
Senator Merkley talks to Ed Schultz about the importance of creating a health exchange for small business owners to increase competition in the marketplace a…
Expanding Health Care Choice and Lowering Costs for Small Businesses
Oregons Senator Jeff Merkley lays out the financial benefits of giving small businesses the option to join health insurance exchanges, protecting small busin…