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.
Merkley Questions DeVos on “Borrowers Defense” Claims
(Originally posted March 9th, 2020) – Oregon has nearly 3,000 “borrower defense” claims in to the Department of Education, which would allow people who have been defrauded or misled by for-profit schools to seek relief. Under Betsy DeVos, only 13 of those applicants were approved last quarter. I’m pressing for
2020 Clackamas County Town Hall
(Originally streamed live on March 7th, 2020) – I’m holding a second town hall today in Clackamas County—my 23rd town hall this year and 419th as a senator. Tune in to participate in our “We the People” democracy!
2020 Marion County Town Hall
(Originally streamed live on March 7th, 2020) – Number 22 this year and 418th overall. Town halls are critical for our “We the People” democracy, so thanks for tuning in!
Coronavirus PSA
(Originally posted March 4th, 2020) – As the coronavirus outbreak reaches Oregon and the NW, it’s important to recognize that this virus is now spreading from person-to-person contact and that we need to do all we can to slow that down. We can all be a part of this effort.
KEZI: Merkley Launches New Coronavirus Webpage
(Originally released February 29th, 2020) – ICYMI: I released a new coronavirus resource page at www.merkley.senate.gov/coronavirus. Please visit and share for recommendations on how to limit exposure, what to do if you suspect you’ve been exposed, and how to create outbreak response plans at your workplace.
Merkley Questions Trump Admin on Child Separation Case
(Originally posted February 25th, 2020) – A little girl was held in detention. Despite having approval to live with her family, she was never informed she had family who wanted her. After 6 years she chose to be deported, not knowing the truth. Today I pressed Secretary Azar on her
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