Press Releases

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 Celebrates America’s LGBTQ+ Veterans

Senator, colleagues recognize September 20th as National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a resolution recognizing September 20th as National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day—continuing his longtime work as a champion in Congress to restore full honor to veterans and servicemembers who have been mistreated in

Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Celebrate $963,000 to PSU to Reduce Transportation Carbon Emissions

Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici today announced a federal investment of $963,000 for Portland State University to establish a transportation decarbonization resource hub. “Carbon from the transportation sector makes a huge impact on carbon emissions statewide, and I applaud this federal investment

Merkley, Gillibrand Seek to End Ban on Shipping Alcohol Through the Mail

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and New York’s U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today launched an effort to end the Prohibition-era ban that prevents the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from shipping alcoholic beverages to consumers. Currently, private shipping companies like FedEx can ship alcohol, but the USPS cannot.

Merkley, Wyden: Nearly $43 Million for Natural Disaster Recovery in Oregon

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is sending a total of $42,736,663 to state and federal agencies in Oregon that repaired roads and other critical infrastructure that was deeply damaged during natural disasters. The federal funds will be used to reimburse the agencies for

Wyden, Merkley Announce $682,000 to Oregon Manufacturers to Reduce Pollution and Lower Costs

Companies in Philomath, Salem and Tualatin earn federal funds Washington D.C.—U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a combined federal investment of $682,675 for Oregon businesses to improve their facilities, save energy, reduce carbon pollution, lower costs, and strengthen Oregon’s manufacturing sector.   “The fight against the climate crisis

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