Merkley, Van Hollen, Colleagues: Trump’s Military Actions in Yemen Must Follow the Law
Washington, D.C. – As President Trump visits the Middle East this week, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Maryland’s U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen—both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—today led their colleagues in demanding answers from the administration about its military operations against Houthi rebels in Yemen and
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Legislation to Ban Conversion Therapy
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley (both D-Ore) today announced they are co-sponsoring legislation that would ban so-called “conversion therapy,” a practice fraudulently claiming to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. “Forcing Americans into sham therapy for a non-existent illness is medieval quackery, not modern
Padilla, Merkley, Schakowsky Introduce Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Nursing Staff Standards, Improve Patient Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, on International Nurses Day, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act to improve hospital patient care and nurse retention by setting mandatory minimum registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratios. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.-09)
MERKLEY, RUBIO, CARDIN, HAGERTY TAKE A STAND AGAINST FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS TRAMPLING HUMAN RIGHTS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND BEYOND
Bipartisan, comprehensive legislation represents a bold new frontier in the fight against transnational repression Thursday, March 16, 2023 Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined forces with U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Bill Hagerty (R-TN)—members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee—to introduce the Transnational Repression
WYDEN, MERKLEY, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE THE PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley and Senate colleagues today announced they introduced legislation that would combat wage discrimination and help close the gender wage gap by strengthening the Equal Pay Act of 1963, ensuring women can challenge pay discriminations and hold employers accountable in
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Press Walgreens, Put National Pharmacies on Notice to Ensure Mifepristone Access
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced they have joined colleagues in urging seven of the nation’s largest retail pharmacies to provide the strongest possible legal access to mifepristone for patients—and communicate clearly about their plans and policies. In the letters sent this week to Walgreens,
Merkley Joins Push to Crack Down on Pharmaceutical Greed, Cap Price of Insulin
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley joined colleagues in both chambers of Congress to introduce bicameral legislation that would cap the list price of insulin at no more than $20 per vial. The Insulin for All Act of 2023 would substantially reduce the cost of this lifesaving drug
Merkley: President’s Budget Proposal Opens Doors of Opportunity; Builds on Successes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after President Joe Biden released his administration’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024: “This budget is a strong blueprint for opening doors of opportunity to everyone – no matter where they live, what they look like, or
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Restore and Protect Abortion Rights Nationwide
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined colleagues to introduce federal legislation that would guarantee access to abortion, everywhere across the country and restore the right to comprehensive reproductive health care for millions of Americans. “We must pass the Women’s Health Protection Act and enshrine abortion rights
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