Merkley SLAMS Trump Ballroom Boondoggle
Senator Merkley objected to Republican attempts to authorize express approval to fund Trump’s ballroom project.
“Why Are You Targeting Nurses?” — Merkley Presses McMahon on Professional Degrees for Nurses
Senator Merkley pressed Education Secretary Linda McMahon on gutting TRIO programs and on her efforts to make it harder for nurses to pursue graduate education amid a dire shortage of health care workers.
Congress Must Act NOW to End Trump’s Illegal War with Iran
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke in support of passing War Powers Resolutions to rein in President Trump’s unconstitutional war with Iran on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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 …
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.
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