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 Explains the Danger of Tobacco Candy
Senator Merkley explains the danger of tobacco candy, a new product being marketed in Portland, Oregon, Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana.
Senator Merkley Speaks About Need to End Deceptive Credit Card Practices
Senator Merkley speaks on the floor about the need for credit card reform and about the need to end deceptive late fees that credit card companies charge con…
Merkley Joins Fellow Senators for Credit Card Reform
Senator Merkley joined with Senators Dodd, Levin and Menendez in the fight for credit card fairness. Senator Merkley co-sponsored Senator Dodd’s Credit Card …
Senator Merkley on Fox Business News Stressing Need for Credit Card Reform
Senator Merkley talks about the need for Congress to pass credit card reform that will end deceptive practices that mire working families in debt.
Senator Merkley on the Ed Show talking about mortgage reform
Senator Merkley appeared on the Ed Show to talk about how Congress must keep fighting for strong mortgage reform to help families avoid home foreclosure.
Senator Merkley Introduces Bills to End Deceptive Mortgage Practices
Today, Senator Merkley introduced two bills to protect homeowners and end deceptive mortgage practices. The first bill, “Transparency for Homeowners Act” wil…
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