Merkley, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Stop Occupation of American Cities by Federal Law Enforcement, Armed Forces
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced legislation to block the Trump Administration from deploying federal law enforcement and armed forces against Americans. Merkley and Bonamici introduced the Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act after the chaos in Los Angeles and in light of
CBO Reports the Final “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Tally Will Add $3.4 Trillion to Deficits Over 10 Years
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement following analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) showing that the final version of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” that was signed into law will increase the debt by
As Chaotic Trump Tariffs Drive Price Hikes, Merkley Stays on the Side of Consumers and Puts His Support Behind Legislation to Fight Price Gouging
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley cosponsored the Price Gouging Prevention Act to fight back against the corporate greed enabled by the Trump Administration’s chaotic tariff policies. Merkley put his support behind the bill that would give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general new tools to enforce
Merkley: Health Care Reform Essential for Improving Women’s Health Outcomes
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, female Democratic Senators spoke on the Senate floor about how health care reform is essential for women. Huge disparities in costs of coverage exist for women and men today, with women on average being charged more than what men pay for the same coverage, and many
Senate-Passed Defense Appropriations Bill Includes Over $60 Million to Protect Troops and Boost Oregon’s Development of Advanced Technologies
Washington, D.C. – The United States Senate last night passed the fiscal year 2010 Department of Defense appropriations bill, which includes over $60 million for Oregon projects. Included at the request of Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, these projects will provide research and development of clean energy technologies,
Merkley: Clean Energy Bill Will Promote Energy Independence and Job Creation
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair John Kerry (D-MA) and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to introduce the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. The bill will strengthen America’s position as a leader in the creation
Merkley Joins Effort to Protect Civil Liberties
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley co-sponsored legislation today to repeal the retroactive immunity provision in the FISA Amendments Act. The Retroactive Immunity Repeal Act, introduced by Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT), would repeal a provision that shields telecommunications companies from legal repercussions if they violate the law.
Merkley: U.S. Economic Stability Demands Strong, Consistent Global Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley made the following statement today regarding the Obama Administration’s efforts at this week’s G-20 summit to promote an international agreement that addresses continuing risks to the international financial system: “At the current G-20 summit in Pittsburgh, President Obama is calling for an agreement
Merkley Pushes Obama Administration to Streamline Foreclosure Assistance, Provide Report on TARP Funds used for Mortgage Modification
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley urged Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan Wednesday to implement several improvements to the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) to make mortgage modifications simpler and speedier for borrowers and counselors. “We’ve done a lot to help Wall
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