Wyden, Merkley Announce Nearly $1 Million Federal Investment for Runway Safety Improvements at Siletz Bay State Airport
Washington D.C.— U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced a federal investment of $993,266 for airport safety improvements at Siletz Bay State Airport in Lincoln County. “Maintaining and improving our existing infrastructure is crucial for Oregon,” Wyden said. “I’m gratified to see this investment in Lincoln County for
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Legislation to Outlaw Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Couples Looking to Adopt, Protect LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined legislation that would ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ couples in Oregon and nationwide looking to adopt and protect LGBTQ+ children in the U.S. foster care system. The John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act would
Merkley Statement on Biden Administration’s Proposed Rule to Protect Workers Nationwide from Wildfire Smoke, Extreme Heat
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today issued the following statement after the Biden administration announced new efforts to increase protections for workers against extreme weather: “When extreme heat takes over or wildfire smoke blankets our communities, it’s dangerous for public health and hinders everyday life. As these
MERKLEY CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS VETERANS’ JOBS BILL
Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today appeared with local officials and veterans to call on Congress to quickly pass the Veterans’ Jobs Corps Act that would help put returning veterans to work. This bill is tentatively scheduled to come to the Senate floor when Congress returns to Washington
Merkley Asks Senate Leaders for Emergency Firefighting Funds
Portland, OR – Following 2012’s record-breaking wildfires in the West, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley is calling on Senate leaders Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell to ensure that there are sufficient resources available for firefighting through the end of the wildfire season. Due to the high number of fires this summer,
Merkley, Wyden Send Letter Pressing for Disaster Relief for Oregon Ranchers Hurt by Wildfires
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden sent a letter pressing for disaster relief to be extended as quickly as possible for Oregon ranchers hit by July’s wildfires. Following the fires, Senator Merkley introduced the Wildfire and Drought Relief for Ranchers and Farmers Act of
Senators Merkley and Wyden Introduce Crooked River Collaborative Water Security Act
WASHINGTON, DC— Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today introduced the Crooked River Collaborative Water Security Act, which would provide a framework for water stability for all parties who use the Crooked River. This legislation is based on an agreement that the Senators facilitated among a broad coalition of stakeholders
Merkley Introduces Bill to Prevent Warrantless Surveillance of Americans
Washington, DC- Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Protect America’s Privacy Act, which would reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to ensure that intelligence agencies are not using a warrantless wiretapping program to collect and store emails and phone calls of American citizens. Under amendments to FISA
Merkley Statement on Cybersecurity Bill
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement today after the Cybersecurity bill failed a cloture vote. “We need to be prepared to take on the mounting threat of cyber attacks on our critical infrastructure, such as electricity grids and our transportation system. Our national security leaders
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