Merkley to Congress: Fight for government by and for the people—not by and for elites and oligarchs.
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to outline the corrupting force of dark money in our elections since the Citizens United Supreme Court decision and to chart a path toward disclosure and getting dark money out of our electoral process.
Merkley: Interior Bill is a “Step Toward Congress Reclaiming its Constitutional Power of the Purse”
Senator Merkley spoke on the Senate floor about the Interior appropriations bill and the importance of Congress reclaiming its ‘Power of the Purse.’
Merkley Leads Bipartisan Push to Tell the Truth about January 6
Senator Merkley led a bipartisan push to display a plaque honoring the law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to defend our Capitol and our “We the People” government on January 6, 2021, after Speaker of the House Mike Johnson refused to do so.
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…