New Merkley Bill Tackles Dual Crises of Wildfire Risk and Insurance Affordability
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Merkley, Hyde-Smith, Bentz, Thompson Launch New Bipartisan Effort to Promote Renewable Fuels, Boost Wildfire Resiliency
risk, support jobs in rural communities, and expand America’s renewable fuel supply. This commonsense approach creates economic … housing sector, bolsters rural economies, and helps America meet growing demand for renewable fuels. At a time when
Merkley Applauds Committee Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Boost America’s Nursing Workforce
Committee Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Boost America’s Nursing Workforce July 22, 2026 Washington, D.C. – Oregon … Senate Nursing Caucus. “Our bipartisan bill ensures America’s nurses have the resources and support necessary to meet
NEW: Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Aviation Safety After Slackline-Helicopter Tragedy
National Transportation Aviation Association (NATA), Balloon Federation of America (BFA), United Aerial Firefighters Association (UAFA), Air Medical Operators
Merkley, Krishnamoorthi Fight Back Against Predatory For-Profit Colleges Scamming Students with Worthless College Degrees
Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS), New America’s Higher Education Program, Third Way, EdTrust, The Century Foundation
Wyden, Pallone Sound Alarm on Devastating Impact of Big Ugly Bill on Maternal Health Care
care system in the U.S. “Maternity wards across America are shuttering their doors as a direct result … done nothing to improve health care in America, it has only weakened it. Most states rely on Medicaid
Merkley Joins Push to Kick Private Equity Out of Kids’ Sports and Stop the Ripoffs
dream of athletics for millions of youth across America.” Over the last decade, youth sports have become prohibitively
Peters, Schumer, Murray & Merkley Lead Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants
this would inject partisan politics into grantmaking, threaten America’s leadership in scientific and medical innovation, and create
Krishnamoorthi, Bynum, Merkley, Booker Urge EPA to Begin Monitoring Microplastics in America’s Drinking Water
Booker Urge EPA to Begin Monitoring Microplastics in America’s Drinking Water July 1, 2026 Washington, D.C. — Congressman … argue that EPA should begin monitoring microplastics in America’s drinking water, citing a growing body of research
Merkley Joins Bipartisan Push to Help Teachers and First Responders Achieve Homeownership
Chiefs of Police (IACP), Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA), National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), National Troopers
During Pride Month, Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Apologizing for Government Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Civil Servants, Servicemembers
civil servants, or in the Foreign Service. “America is at its best when everyone can live as their … simply for loving who they love,” said Wyden. “America has a long way to go before achieving true
During Pride Month, Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Apologizing for Government Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Civil Servants, Servicemembers
civil servants, or in the Foreign Service. “America is at its best when everyone can live as their … simply for loving who they love,” said Wyden. “America has a long way to go before achieving true
Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Landmark Bill to Raise the National Minimum Wage to a Living Wage of $25 an Hour
hour in 2023. There is nowhere in America where a worker with just one dependent can afford their
Oregon Delegation Submits State Items for Congressional Time Capsule to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
State Items for Congressional Time Capsule to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday June 26, 2026 State lawmakers’ selections … submitted for a congressional time capsule to celebrate America’s 250 th birthday multiple items that sample from
Oregon Delegation Submits State Items for Congressional Time Capsule to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
State Items for Congressional Time Capsule to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday State lawmakers’ selections celebrate Oregon … submitted for a congressional time capsule to celebrate America’s 250 th birthday multiple items that sample from
Merkley Launches Investigation into Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Surrounding Renovation of the Reflecting Pool
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, which has so far reportedly cost American taxpayers
Shaheen, Duckworth, Schatz, Rosen, Merkley, Kim, Slotkin Statement on Meeting with the Speaker of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan
investment in Taiwan’s security, regional stability and America’s own economic and national security. “China continues
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Major Credit Bureau CEOs Protect Student Loan Borrowers
hundreds of thousands student loan borrowers across America by June 30, 2026. “If borrowers’ credit scores are affected
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Demand Major Credit Bureau CEOs Protect Student Loan Borrowers
hundreds of thousands student loan borrowers across America by June 30, 2026. “If borrowers’ credit scores are affected
Senate Passes Landmark Housing Bill with Merkley-Inspired Provision to Crack Down on Hedge Fund Control of American Homes
never taken on private equity’s grip on America’s housing market. Today, dozens of Senators have joined … crafting this bill and her partnership in tackling America’s housing crisis. I’ll keep working to ensure
Merkley, Panetta Announce Bicameral Resolution Marking National Pollinator Week 2026
nation. I will continue working to ensure America’s pollinators have the support they need to thrive,” said
Wyden Demands Answers from Trump Administration On Poor Treatment of World Cup Visitors
plaguing travel to the World Cup long before America hosts the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics Washington
Merkley Touts Committee Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Support Taiwan’s Drone Production, American National Security
bipartisan United States-Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act was passed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee … support Taiwan and its diplomatic partners in Latin America and the Caribbean. He also introduced the Taiwan Relations
Merkley Spearheads Common-Sense Bills to Support the American Dream of Homeownership
only deliver on that promise by taking on America’s housing crisis from every angle. My common-sense
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Launch Inquiry into Administration’s Corrupt Redirecting of Taxpayer Dollars for National Parks to Pay for Trump’s Vanity Projects
purchasing recreation passes and digital versions of the America the Beautiful Pass. The American people deserve transparency … Americans for national park recreation passes and America the Beautiful digital passes to support beautification projects in Washington