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.
Merkley: Health Care Inaction Would Harm Small Businesses
Senator Merkley lays out the huge burden that will be placed on small businesses if opponents of health care reform get their way and Americans are forced to…
The Dangers of Playing Politics With Health Care Reform
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley addresses the dangers of playing politics with health care reform and the reasons opponents are fighting for the status quo.
Senator Merkley Talks About Health Care Reform on Fox Business News
Senator Merkley talks about why it’s important to provide Americans with choices in health care reform, including a public health insurance option.
Senator Merkley Discusses Need for Health Care Reform
Senator Merkley talks about how we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to provide affordable, accessible health care for all Americans. He discusses the he…
Merkley Takes Aim at Opponents of Health Care Reform
Opponents of health care reform are recycling stale talking points designed to kill any plans for reform. Senator Merkley takes aim at these irresponsible ta…
Smokeless Tobacco is not Safe Tobacco
Oregons Senator Jeff Merkley speaks about legislation that would regulate tobacco for the first time ever and address a nefarious new product being marketed …