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.
Senator Merkley Speaks on World Habitat Day
Senator Merkley kicks off a home build for Habitat for Humanity on World Habitat Day in Washington, D.C. In the early 90’s, Senator Merkley led Portland Oreg…
Senator Merkley Holds Health Care Discussion – KATU News
Senator Merkley discusses our broken health care system with fellow Oregonians and small business owners in Portland, Oregon.
Senator Merkley Discusses Climate Legislation
Senator Merkley answers questions from David Roberts of Grist, about the status of upcoming climate legislation.
Senator Merkley Urges Action on Health Care Reform on CNBC
Senator Merkley discusses health care reform with Larry Kudlow, Trish Regan and Senator Gregg on CNBC.
Senator Merkley on The Ed Show
Senator Merkley talks to Ed Schultz about the importance of creating a health exchange for small business owners to increase competition in the marketplace a…
Expanding Health Care Choice and Lowering Costs for Small Businesses
Oregons Senator Jeff Merkley lays out the financial benefits of giving small businesses the option to join health insurance exchanges, protecting small busin…