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: Blocking Wall Street Reform is Plain Wrong
Senator Merkley took to the floor to decry efforts by the Minority Leader to block Wall Street reform. Merkley also stressed the importance of strengthening …
Merkley Blasts Efforts to Derail Wall Street Reform
Today Senator Merkley spoke out against those who are working to derail Wall Street reform and maintain the current system of tax-payer funded bailouts for big banks.
CNN – Senator Merkley Helps Nursing Mothers
Oregons Senator Jeff Merkley added an amendment to the health care reform law that will give new mothers privacy and flexible break times to pump breastmilk once they return to work.
CNN: Merkley’s Breastfeeding Amendment Will Help Nursing Mothers
Oregons Senator Jeff Merkley added an amendment to the health care reform law that will give new mothers privacy and flexible break times to pump breastmilk once they return to work.
Merkley Talks Job Creation with KEZI
Senator Merkley sits down with KEZI in Eugene to discuss actions he’s taking to create jobs in Oregon.
Swift Action Required to Avoid Drought Disaster in Klamath Basin
Senator Jeff Merkley calls for expansive, integrated responses from Federal agencies to mitigate the worst damage of the severe drought threatening Oregon’s Klamath Basin.
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