Senator Merkley on China’s Erasure of Tibetan, Mongolian, and Uyghur Cultures
Senator Merkley questioned witnesses during a Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing titled “The Preservation of Memory: Combatting the CCP’s Historical Revisionism and Erasure of Culture” on December 5, 2024. Watch the full hearing: https://www.cecc.gov/events/hearings/preservation-memory-combating-ccps-historical-revisionism-and-erasure-culture
We need oversight for TSA’s facial recognition system.
I’m pushing for rigorous oversight of TSA’s facial recognition system—the building blocks for a national surveillance state. Remember: you can opt out!
Merkley to Biden Admin on Public Lands Damage: We Can’t Let “Devastation Sit there Unaddressed”
In the face of the damage that wildfires, hurricanes, landslides, tornados, and flooding have wrought on national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests across the country during the past two years, Senator Merkley made the case for restoration and repair of public lands and infrastructure during a Senate Appropriations Committee
Merkley: GOP Boycott of McCarthy EPA Vote Embarrassing
Senator Merkley expresses his outrage over the GOP boycott of the confirmation vote hearing for Gina McCarthy as head of the EPA.
Merkley on MSNBC: We Must End LGBT Employment Discrimination
Senator Merkley spoke with MSNBC’s Richard Lui about his bill ENDA to end LGBT employment discrimination.
Merkley: No Internet Sales Tax
Senator Merkley spoke on the floor on his opposition to the internet sales tax bill.
Merkley: “Independent” Foreclosure Review a Farce
In a Banking Subcommittee hearing on the Independent Foreclosure Review, Senator Merkley voiced his concerns with the outcome and its a affect on families wh…
Senator Merkley Speaks Out Against “Chained CPI”
In an interview with Chris Hayes on MSNBC, Oregon’s Senator voiced his disagreement with the President’s proposal to use a new cost of living adjustment that will cut benefits for seniors on Social Security.
Merkley: We must Cut Tax Loopholes
In the Senate Budget Committee, Senator Jeff Merkley said it is unfair to put programs thats benefit the most powerful in the tax code, then say it’s off lim…