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Merkley Introduces Legislation to Curb Plastic Microfiber Pollution from Laundry
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today introduced the Fighting Fibers Act of 2024 to address microfiber pollution from clothing. Scientists estimate millions
Merkley, Wyden Tout Nearly $3 Million for Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde’s Affordable Housing Efforts
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding
Merkley: Postmaster General DeJoy’s ‘Delaying Mail for America’ Plan is Wrong for Oregon
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley delivered a speech this week on the Senate floor to call attention to the urgent United States
CONGRESSMAN MORELLE, SENATOR MERKLEY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO CLOSE SUMMER LEARNING GAP
Legislation would keep school libraries open at schools that serve free summer meals (Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
Senator Merkley Slams USPS Delays and Downgrades on Senate Floor
Senator Merkley spoke on the U.S. Senate Floor on Monday, July 29, 2024, about recent USPS downgrades that delay and degrade service for folks in Oregon and
Merkley, Wyden Announce $900,000 Grant to Improve Water Quality and Strengthen Habitats in the Lower Columbia River
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding the Lower Columbia
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Reform our Immigration System, Pass the Children’s Safe Welcome Act
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National Homeownership Month
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There are 119 fires burning across Oregon that have scorched 1.2 million acres. Climate chaos is real. It is massively destructive. We must dramatically cut methane (so-called “natural gas”) and CO2 pollution from fossil fuels.
As several major wildfires burn in our state and threaten our communities, I’m working with @RonWyden to urge @SecVilsack and @SecDebHaaland to send more federal firefighting resources to Oregon.
Wyden, Merkley call on federal agencies to boost firefighting resources for Oregon
Oregon’s U.S. senators, Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, on Thursday, July 25, sent a letter to two federal officials...
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These tragic statistics tell a painful tale of suffering for Oregon's communities this fire season. This is exactly why @SenJeffMerkley and I are working to secure the federal resources needed to help our state battle these blazes.
From the Supreme Court’s decision to grant presidents broad immunity for crimes they commit in office to the Court's recent crisis of ethics – what’s happening is not normal.
Today, I called for bold reforms to restore trust and accountability to the court and our democracy.