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.
The American Savings Act
With millions of families struggling financially, a secure retirement has become out of reach for many Americans. Families deserve peace of mind. That’s why we need to revolutionize our retirement system, and the American Savings Act does just that. Learn more: Merkley.Senate.gov/retirement
When Unions Win, Everyone Wins.
When unions win, everyone wins. Wages rise, and conditions and benefits improve—and not just for unionized workers, but for everyone. Today’s “anti-worker” Janus decision is a huge blow to working America.
“Handcuffs For All”
America – your public outcry and pressure forced Donald Trump to take action. But replacing a horrific child-snatching policy with an evil “Handcuffs For All” policy is NOT the solution.
Fight Back Against Donald Trump and Keep Families Together
I had the cops called on me when I tried to visit the facility in Texas housing hundreds of children ripped away from their parents at the U.S. border. I’m returning tomorrow and bringing friends to investigate Donald Trump’s cruel new policy of separating children from their families, but I
Merkley Slams Trump Administration
This is a scandal. At the start of hurricane season—when American citizens in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are still suffering from FEMA’s inadequate recovery efforts—the administration transferred millions of dollars away from FEMA. And for what? To implement their profoundly misguided ‘zero tolerance’ policy. It wasn’t enough
Merkley Presses Zinke for Speedy Aid to Klamath Basin
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley presses Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to ensure that recently allocated assistance can get to the Klamath Basin as quickly as possible to help with the upcoming summer drought.
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