Senator Merkley on China’s Erasure of Tibetan, Mongolian, and Uyghur Cultures
Senator Merkley questioned witnesses during a Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing titled “The Preservation of Memory: Combatting the CCP’s Historical Revisionism and Erasure of Culture” on December 5, 2024. Watch the full hearing: https://www.cecc.gov/events/hearings/preservation-memory-combating-ccps-historical-revisionism-and-erasure-culture
We need oversight for TSA’s facial recognition system.
I’m pushing for rigorous oversight of TSA’s facial recognition system—the building blocks for a national surveillance state. Remember: you can opt out!
Merkley to Biden Admin on Public Lands Damage: We Can’t Let “Devastation Sit there Unaddressed”
In the face of the damage that wildfires, hurricanes, landslides, tornados, and flooding have wrought on national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests across the country during the past two years, Senator Merkley made the case for restoration and repair of public lands and infrastructure during a Senate Appropriations Committee
Merkley to OMB: Finalize new tobacco regulations
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks on the Senate floor to urge the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to complete its review of a long-overdue rule to regulate e-cigarettes and other forms of tobacco as quickly as possible. Read more here: http://www.merkley.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-press-omb-to-quickly-review-rule-finally-regulating-e-cigarettes-and-other-unregulated-tobacco-products
Merkley: Reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks on the Senate Floor to urge Congress to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund and support full funding for Oregon’s public lands and outdoor economy
Merkley Takes to the Senate Floor to Raise the Alarm on Impending Debt Ceiling Battle
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley delivers a speech on the Senate Floor to bring awareness about the impending debt ceiling debate
Merkley: A Government shutdown would shut down food stamps
September 22, 2015: Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, discusses the potential loss or delay of food assistance for millions of Americans if the government shuts down
Merkley: Remembering Umpqua Community College Victims
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks on the floor of the U.S. Senate to pay tribute to the victims of the shooting at Umpqua Community College
Merkley Calls for Action to Reduce Gun Violence in the Wake of UCC shooting
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joins Senate Democrats to encourage Congress to pass new legislation to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer.
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