Merkley Discusses Banning Elected Officials from Cashing in on Prediction Markets – MS NOW
Senator Jeff Merkley talks about his work to ban elected officials from using non-public information to make a fortune on prediction markets and to ban prediction markets that are against the public interest.
Merkley: Social Security protects against “senior years lived in desperate poverty”
Ranking Member Jeff Merkley laid out the vital importance of Social Security and the work ahead needed to address the Social Security shortfall during his opening remarks in a Senate Budget Committee hearing on March 25, 2026.
Merkley SLAMS Republican Voter Suppression Bill
Senator Merkley spoke out against the Republican SAVE America Act on the Senate floor on March 17, 2026.
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…