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179 Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Protect Preschoolers from Discrimination
CEC Chair Rep. Mark Takano: “Public dollars are for the good of the public, and this publicly-funded program’s nondiscrimination policy reflects that. Washington, DC — Today,
Merkley Joins Effort to Help State, Local, Tribal Agencies Monitor Air Pollution from Wildfires
Washington, D.C.– Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined his Senate colleagues to introduce new legislation that would help state, local, and Tribal government agencies monitor
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bicameral Bill to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors from Gun Violence
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they have joined their Senate and House colleagues in introducing legislation to close a
Merkley, Senators Call on Watchdog to Probe Tax Subsidies for LNG Exporters
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Edward J. Markey
BLUMENTHAL, DURBIN, HIRONO, & MERKLEY DEMAND ANSWERS AFTER UNQUALIFIED ORGANIZATION WITH CLOSE TIES TO ICE RECEIVES NO-BID CONTRACT TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO MIGRANT CHILDREN
“This award is concerning given the incredible lack of details provided in the award notice, the nonexistence of legal services provided by your organization, the
Wyden, Merkley Demand Federal Agencies Stop Sharing Medicaid Data With ICE
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded that the federal departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Homeland Security (DHS) as well as the
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Republicans aren’t rooting out fraud. They’re inviting it.
Senator Jeff Merkley 23 hours ago
We need a foundation for families to thrive.
Senator Jeff Merkley August 24, 2026 10:43 am
Surveillance pricing is just plain creepy. Senator Luján and I have a bill to ban it.
Senator Jeff Merkley August 21, 2026 2:58 pm
Defending the Referees | Part 1 of Stopping Trump’s Authoritarian Madness
Senator Jeff Merkley August 19, 2026 12:00 pm
Social Security is YOUR money. You paid in – and you should be able to count on those benefits.
Senator Jeff Merkley August 14, 2026 12:50 pm
Merkley on Medicaid, a Lifeline for American Families
Senator Jeff Merkley August 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Betting on wildfires? Just plain wrong.
Senator Jeff Merkley August 11, 2026 10:15 am
The latest Trumpian attack on immigrant children is steeped in corruption.
Senator Jeff Merkley August 9, 2026 10:10 am
How We Save Our Republic
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Trump will stop at nothing in his crusade against vote by mail, and I will fight back every step of the way. Free and fair elections are on the line.
President Donald Trump wants to interfere with mail voting during the upcoming midterm elections, and he’s betting the U.S. Supreme Court will let him. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/explainer-the-battle-over-trumps-bid-to-restrict-mail-voting-hits-a-pivotal-point-where-things-stand-and-what-comes-next/
Today, CEC Chair @RepMarkTakano, @SenatorBaldwin, & @SenJeffMerkley led 179 Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief at SCOTUS in St Mary v. Roy, urging the Court to defend preschoolers from discrimination.
Read the full brief & see all signers at the link in our bio.
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Trump said the U.S. doesn’t have enough money to support families with the cost of childcare or health care and yet he’s trying to build a gold-plated ballroom using your tax dollars.
Somehow there's always enough money for Trump’s vanity projects, but not the American people.
Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley released a 10-point plan to curb the powers of President Trump and his successors.
Merkley Unveils Bill to Combat Trump’s ‘Authoritarianism’
The Oregon Democrat released a 10-point plan to curb the powers of President Trump and his successors.
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