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 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…
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