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.
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 …