Merkley Presses Trump Official to Support Oregon and American Manufacturing
Senator Merkley pressed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to support Oregon and American manufacturers by continuing the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) during a Senate Appropriations hearing. The Trump Administration moved to eliminate the MEP program earlier this year.
Congress has the power to declare war, not the President.
Senator Merkley spoke on the Senate floor in support of Senator Kaine’s war powers resolution on June 27, 2025.
Republicans BLOCKED bill to protect borrowers from crushing student debt
I was the first in my family to go to college. I know how difficult it can be to access higher education. I just brought my SOAR Act—a student loan repayment plan that protects borrowers from unaffordable student loan payments—to the floor for a vote. Republicans BLOCKED IT.
Keep it in the Ground: Combatting Climate Change by Keeping Fossil Fuels in the Ground
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley explains the importance of combating climate change and how we can reduce carbon pollution by keeping fossil fuels in the ground.
Merkley: Keep fossil fuels in the Ground
Senator Jeff Merkley, Senator Bernie Sanders, and national climate leaders hold a rally to unveil major new climate legislation to combat climate change and keep fossil fuels in the ground. This legislation for the first time will aggressively tackle the role of extraction of oil, gas and coal on federal
Merkley to OMB: Finalize new tobacco regulations
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks on the Senate floor to urge the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to complete its review of a long-overdue rule to regulate e-cigarettes and other forms of tobacco as quickly as possible. Read more here: http://www.merkley.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-press-omb-to-quickly-review-rule-finally-regulating-e-cigarettes-and-other-unregulated-tobacco-products
Merkley: Reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley speaks on the Senate Floor to urge Congress to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund and support full funding for Oregon’s public lands and outdoor economy
Merkley Takes to the Senate Floor to Raise the Alarm on Impending Debt Ceiling Battle
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley delivers a speech on the Senate Floor to bring awareness about the impending debt ceiling debate
Merkley: A Government shutdown would shut down food stamps
September 22, 2015: Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, discusses the potential loss or delay of food assistance for millions of Americans if the government shuts down
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