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Merkley Slams GENIUS Act Rubberstamping Trump’s Crypto Corruption

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today issued the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the GENIUS Act without votes on his amendments to end crypto-related conflicts of interest by President Trump and other elected officials: “Passing the GENIUS Act without strong anti-corruption measures stamps a Congressional seal of approval

Merkley, Young Honor Dalai Lama with Bipartisan Resolution

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Indiana’s U.S. Senator Todd Young announced today that they introduced a bipartisan resolution in recognition of the Dalai Lama’s upcoming 90th birthday and to express support for the Tibetan people. “The people of Tibet have an inalienable right to self-determination, and our

Merkley Amendment Would Help Organic Farmers

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will introduce an amendment to the farm bill that would improve crop insurance for organic farmers. Currently, when organic farmers face losses and file an insurance claim, they are not paid based on the price of the organic crop but instead

Merkley Amendment Would Help Organic Farmers

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will introduce an amendment to the farm bill that would improve crop insurance for organic farmers. Currently, when organic farmers face losses and file an insurance claim, they are not paid based on the price of the organic crop but instead

Merkley Blasts Republican Filibuster of the Paycheck Fairness Act

Washington, DC- Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after a minority of Senators filibustered a vote to debate the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill that would give women stronger tools to fight wage discrimination. “It is appalling that my Republican colleagues will not even allow a debate on

Merkley Applauds Passage of Bill to Speed Medical Innovations to Market

Washington, DC- Today, the United States Senate passed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safety and Innovation Act, a bill to give the FDA the tools needed to monitor and review medical products and  prevent drug shortages. The bill included two provisions authored by Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley to improve

Merkley Statement on Victory for American Solar Manufacturing

Washington, DC– Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the U.S. Commerce Department announced that duties will be placed on imported Chinese solar panels and cells manufacturers to compensate for illegal trade practices by the Chinese companies, many of which are state-owned or state-controlled. “I’ve said it before

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