Merkley SLAMS SAVE Act as an Attempt to Silence Eligible Voters
Senator Merkley spoke out against the Republican SAVE Act—an attempt to make it harder for millions of eligible voters to cast their ballots. This is modern day voter suppression, plain and simple.
Merkley Exposes Trump’s Authoritarian Takeover: “We are in a Constitutional Crisis”
Senator Jeff Merkley spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate about President Trump’s attacks on our democracy, Constitution, and rule of law.
Protecting our LGBTQ+ Friends and Neighbors – Merkley, Colleagues speak in Support of Equality Act
Senator Merkley and Representative Takano led the bicameral reintroduction of the Equality Act, which would provide civil rights protections based on gender identity and sexual orientation. As LGBTQ+ Americans—particularly transgender people—remain under attack in the halls of government and in our communities, passing these protections has never been more important.
Banning Legacy Admissions
On July 26, 2023, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) teamed up to introduce the Fair College Admissions for Students Act, legislation to ban so-called legacy admissions—schools giving preference to the children of alumni and donors during the competitive college admissions process. Learn more about the
Senator Jeff Merkley Slams TSA for Lack of Transparency on Facial Recognition
Senator Merkley details his experience with facial recognition at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Read more about Sen. Merkley’s recent experience when refusing to use facial recognition technology: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/11/tsa-airport-security-facial-recognition/
Plastic Pollution Action Month
We need bold action to break free from plastic pollution and protect our health, planet, and future.
Senator Merkley Reintroduces the Equality Act
On June 21, 2023, Senator Merkley announced the introduction of the Equality Act, bicameral legislation to ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans. Learn more about the Equality Act: https://www.merkley.senate.gov/news/press-releases/as-states-across-the-country-strip-away-lgbtq-rights-merkley-baldwin-booker-takano-introduce-urgently-needed-protections-through-the-equality-act
Why I’m Voting No on the Default Bill
I wanted to share my thoughts with you about why I’ll be voting no on the default bill. Simply put: it’s a disaster for our environment and attacks the foundational programs that families rely on to thrive. Read my full statement: https://www.merkley.senate.gov/news/press-releases/merkley-statement-i-cannot-in-good-conscience-vote-for-this-bill
Senator Merkley Grills Biden Administration Official on Fossil Fuel Permitting
Senator Merkley questioned White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory about the Biden administration’s continued approval of dirty energy projects, despite claims to be moving toward a renewable energy future during a Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee Hearing.
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