Oregon Delegation Announces $36 Million to Tackle Railroad Crossing Challenges
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle and Janelle Bynum, announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation is sending a combined $36,314,523 for two Oregon communities to eliminate railroad crossings, improve congestion, and boost safety and accessibility. Of this federal funding,
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
Merkley Applauds Action to Incentivize Good-Paying Jobs in Clean Energy Transition
Senator had created the blueprint for using tax credits to incentivize good-paying and union jobs in renewable energy and EV expansion Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the Biden administration released new guidelines to implement Inflation Reduction Act provisions that will boost the creation of high-quality,
Merkley Statement on Anniversary of Rohingya Genocide
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of the Rohingya Genocide: “Today, we commemorate the sixth anniversary of the Burmese military’s horrific crimes against the Rohingya. I’ll never forget the painful stories from members of the Rohingya community when I traveled
Merkley, Wyden Push for Drought Resiliency Investments for Three Critical Oregon Basins
Senators: “Reclamation should consider all options to address ongoing drought conditions in Oregon” Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are urging the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to prioritize the Klamath, Deschutes, and Rogue River Basins in upcoming federal funding decisions for drought and climate resiliency projects.
Merkley, Wyden: Over $1 Million in IRA Investments for Sagebrush, Fish Passage, and Riparian Restoration Heading to Oregon
Washington, D.C. – A year after the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced a total of $1.3 million in IRA funding headed to Southwest Oregon and Southeast Oregon Sagebrush Restoration Landscapes. These funds will be used for fuels
Merkley Announces Funding for Key Community Safety Projects in Oregon Passes Appropriations Committee
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced he secured funding for two community-initiated projects in the FY24 Homeland Security bill that will strengthen emergency response coordination and lead to infrastructure safety improvements for two Oregon communities. The bill passed out
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Hoyle Press Feds to Provide More Opportunities for Oregon Coast to Weigh in on Draft Wind Energy Areas
Lawmakers: “Deploying clean energy is imperative to move our country forward and meet our climate goals, but it’s also important to have robust community engagement throughout the entire process to ensure any project is done responsibly” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici and Val Hoyle