24 Accomplishments in 2024
As 2024 wraps up, I’m reflecting on the progress we’ve made for folks across our country—and the work still to do to take on the powerful and deliver for the people. Thank you for being partners in making Oregon—and our world—a better place. We will keep working together to build
Senator Merkley Highlights Devastation in Gaza on U.S. Senate Floor
Ahead of the holiday break, Senator Merkley spoke on the Senate floor calling for U.S. action to address the devastation and suffering in Gaza, bring all of the hostages home, and pursue a lasting ceasefire.
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
Senator Merkley Explains Opposition to Bernanke
Senator Merkley appears on Good Morning America to explain why he believes Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is not the right person to restore the financial foundation for our working families.
Senator Merkley Unveils Health Care Bill of Rights
Senator Merkley, along with Senators Stabenow and Begich, today unveiled the health care bill of rights. The health care bill of rights will put patients fir…
Public Option Will Bring Down Health Care Costs
On MSNBC, Senator Merkley discussed the importance of including a public health insurance option in health care reform to create much needed competition and …
Senator Merkley Discusses Need to Create Jobs
On Fox Business News, Senator Merkley stressed the need to create jobs on Main Street by extending credit to small businesses.
Senator Merkley Discusses Health Care on Countdown
Senator Merkley talks with Lawrence O’Donnell on Countdown on MSNBC a day before he cast his vote to move health care reform forward.
The Republican Plan to Prevent Health Care Debate
Senator Merkley explains the Republican strategy for preventing debate from moving forward on health care reform.