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 Offers Solutions to the Housing Crisis
In Senator Merkley’s first floor speech, he talks about what led to the housing crisis and what actions Congress must take to solve the housing crisis and en…
Merkley Discusses Solutions to the Mortgage Crisis
In Senator Merkley’s first floor speech, he addresses the mortgage crisis and calls on Congress to take aggressive steps to restore fair rules of the road fo…
Senator Merkley Joins Senators Murray and Sanders to Talk About Budget Priorities
Senator Merkley joins Senators Murray and Sanders to discuss budget priorities such as putting our country on the path to providing affordable, accessible he…
Senator Merkley Addresses AIG Bonuses
Senator Jeff Merkley expresses outrage about the $165 million in bonuses given out to AIG employees and talks about the obligation to fix our insurance regul…
Senator Merkley Co-Sponsors Employee Free Choice Act
Senator Merkley explains how we strengthen the middle class when workers are able to band together to improve their workplaces and wages.
Senator Merkley Reacts to President Obama’s Address
Senator Jeff Merkley gave the web reaction for Senate Democrats following President Barack Obama’s address before the Joint Session of Congress.
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