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Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Announce Nearly $6 Million to Support Oregon Entrepreneurs and University Startups
Federal award to Portland State University will help turn academic research into commercial products, startups, and community solutions. Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Hoyle, Dexter, Colleagues Oppose Rescission of Key Energy Leasing and Public Lands Protections
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle and Maxine Dexter, today opposed the recent rescission
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
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Republicans aren’t rooting out fraud. They’re inviting it.
Senator Jeff Merkley August 24, 2026 1:40 pm
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
Senator Jeff Merkley August 4, 2026 3:04 pm
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It’s not enough to raise alarm about Trump’s authoritarian agenda—we need to act now to stop it.
That’s why I put together the For Our Republic Act—a comprehensive plan to oppose authoritarianism in America, drawing on the expertise of senators from across the country.
Happy birthday, @NatlParkService! Thank you to the dedicated people who work in our National Parks and help maintain these national treasures. Now more than ever, I’m fighting to protect public lands for generations to come.
📍 Crater Lake National Park
Dolly Parton lived her life doing good and bringing joy to millions of people. In her song "Eugene Oregon," she sang that she'd remember the kindness of our state for the rest of her life—just as we'll remember the love and good deeds she put into the world.
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/