Oregon Delegation Announces $36 Million to Tackle Railroad Crossing Challenges
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle and Janelle Bynum, announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation is sending a combined $36,314,523 for two Oregon communities to eliminate railroad crossings, improve congestion, and boost safety and accessibility. Of this federal funding,
Merkley, Wyden Announce $2.6 Million to Boost EV Charging Infrastructure in Warm Springs
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $2,556,496 is coming to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to supercharge electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Oregon. This federal investment from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve the reliability and accessibility of charging infrastructure for
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Dexter Announce $5 Million for Sustainable Community Development Projects in Portland Metro Area
Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici and Maxine Dexter today announced a federal investment of $5 million for projects in the Portland metro area that develop zero-emission transit to connect disadvantaged communities to jobs, education, economic opportunity, public spaces and parks. “Having reliable
MERKLEY TESTIFIES ON HIS SAFE BANKING ACT DURING BANKING COMMITTEE HEARING
Thursday, May 11, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023, with Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley providing testimony on his bipartisan legislation with Montana’s U.S. Senator Steve Daines. The SAFE Banking Act would ensure legal cannabis businesses
WYDEN, MERKLEY: NEARLY $1.2 MILLION TO MARION COUNTY PARKS FOR FIRE RECOVERY
Bear Creek Park, Minto Park, Niagara Park, North Fork Park, Pack Saddle Park, Salmon Falls Park and more to benefit Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Marion County Parks will receive a combined nearly $1.2 million from the Federal Emergency
MERKLEY, WYDEN SUPPORT BILL TO BOOST AMERICA’S PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS
The bicameral bill includes programs to recruit, train, support, and retain effective teachers to address school staffing shortages Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are cosponsoring the EDUCATORS for America Act, major legislation that would help raise student achievement and rebuild the
MERKLEY, WYDEN ANNOUNCE SUPPORT FOR BILL TO BOOST CHILD CARE AND PRE-K ACCESS FOR FAMILIES
The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure families in Oregon and across America can find and afford the child care they need, dramatically expand access to high-quality preschool programs, and increase wages for early childhood workers Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL RESOLUTION CELEBRATING NATIONAL NURSES WEEK
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Mississippi’s U.S. Senator Roger Wicker teamed up with Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH-14), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing National Nurses Week. The resolution honors and celebrates
KLOBUCHAR, COLLEAGUES REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT ELECTIONS FROM INTERFERENCE
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over federal elections, and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Tina Smith (D-MN), Mark Warner (D-VA), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Sheldon