Wyden, Merkley Press VA to Answer Questions About Abrupt Closure of Eastern Oregon Clinic
Senators: Shadowy shutdown of Wallowa County VA Clinic in Enterprise is “unacceptable” for quality and accessible veterans care Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded the Department of Veterans Affairs answer questions by April 15 about the sudden closure of the Wallowa County VA Clinic in Enterprise, and
Oregon Delegation Pushes to Preserve Support for Public Libraries and Museums
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led his Oregon delegation colleagues—Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)—in sounding the alarm over potential federal funding cuts at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which comes as the agency’s entire staff was recently placed on administrative leave.
Merkley, Reed, King Reintroduce Legislation Banning LNG Exports to China
Legislation would also ban exports to U.S. Adversaries Russia, Iran, and North Korea Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today reintroduced the Protecting American Households from Rising Energy Costs Act, legislation that would lower prices for American households by banning the export of crude oil or liquefied fossil
Merkley Introduces Bill to Help Small Businesses in Hard-Hit Communities Add Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a bill to reduce the wait time for counties to benefit from a federal program that aids small businesses in hard-hit areas. There is currently a two-year lag time after the census is completed before metro areas can be designated HUBZones. “Small
Merkley Statement on Veterans Day
Washington, DC– Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day. “Tomorrow we will honor the men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces. With courage and grace, our servicemen and women fought for and defended our country and the unique rights
SEN. MERKLEY, REP. MIKE THOMPSON INTRODUCE KLAMATH BASIN ECONOMIC RESTORATION ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) and Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today jointly introduced the Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act in the Senate and House. The legislation would implement a comprehensive plan, developed through a multi-year collaborative effort among farmers, ranchers, fishermen, Tribal leaders, and conservationists, to settle one of
Merkley, Boxer Introduce Legislation to Provide Education Benefits to Spouses of Fallen Military Members
Washington, DC- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today introduced the Spouses of Heroes Education Act, which would amend the Post-9/11 GI Bill to include spousal eligibility for the Fry Scholarship. This expands the program to provide the same full undergraduate education benefits to spouses that are currently
Transportation Bill Passes Out of Committee
Washington, DC- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today joined his colleagues in the Environment and Public Works Committee in unanimously approving bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the nation’s transportation programs for two years. “Finally, a major jobs bill with bipartisan support is making forward progress in the U.S. Senate,” Merkley said. “This
MERKLEY INTRODUCES “EV CAR ACT”
Washington, DC– Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Electric Vehicle Charge and Ride Act (EV CAR), which would allow states to build electric vehicle charging stations in new or existing “park-and-ride” facilities. The bill will help boost deployment of electric vehicles and facilitate carpooling, while reducing our dependence on
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