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: 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 …
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