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

SENATE PASSES MERKLEY, PAUL AMENDMENT TO END WAR IN AFGHANISTAN

Washington, DC – Today, the U.S Senate passed a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act led by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rand Paul (R-KY) that would bring an end to America’s longest war and get our troops home from Afghanistan. The amendment calls on the Administration to end

Merkley, Wyden Urge DOJ to Investigate Western Gas Price Spikes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined with their colleagues from Washington and California to demand the Department of Justice (DOJ) conduct a refinery-by-refinery investigation into the cause of spikes that drove gas prices to more than $4 a gallon in Western states during May and

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. “I voted against ending debate on this bill last time and I voted no again today because this bill needs improvement.  There are many amendments that Senators proposed in July

MERKLEY BILL WOULD CREATE JOBS REPAIRING VITAL DRINKING WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS

Washington, DC – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). This bill would create jobs and help local communities upgrade or replace aging and damaged water and sewer systems.  Low cost financing would save homeowners and businesses money and spur construction jobs as repairs

Merkley and Levin: Finish Stronger, Simpler Volcker Rule Without Delay

Washington, DC – Today,  Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Carl Levin (D-MI) called on regulators to end the delay in issuing a final version of the Volcker Rule. In a letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and other regulators, the Senators expressed frustration that months after the deadline has

Merkley Statement on Solar Trade Decision

Washington, DC– Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the U.S. Commerce Department announced today’s decision on tariffs for Chinese solar exports:  “We know that on a level playing field, Oregon workers and businesses can compete with any company in the world. However, if China continues to cheat

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