Merkley, Senators: EPA Must Address Microplastic Pollution to Protect Human Health
evaluate microplastics in its consideration of any new regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). However
Search
Full-text search across every press release in the archive. Matches the title and body, with English stemming, “vote” catches “voted” and “voting.”
100 results for “regulator” · Senate · Oregon
Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Release Funding to Lower Energy Costs for Low-Income Americans
approvals and the release of appropriated funds. DOE regulations require the agency to approve or deny timely filed
Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Release Funding to Lower Energy Costs for Low-Income Americans
approvals and the release of appropriated funds. DOE regulations require the agency to approve or deny timely filed
Wyden, Heinrich, Jacobs: Justice Department Failed to Protect White House, CIA HQ and Other Sensitive U.S. Government Locations From AI-Enabled Foreign Spy Threats
order required the Department of Justice (DOJ) to regulate the sale of sensitive data, including cell phone location … ways harmful to U.S. national security. “ The regulations containing the list of sensitive locations were finalized on December
Wyden, Colleagues Press FTC on Anti-Competitive Business Practices That Raise Grocery Prices and Worsen Food Insecurity
method of competition? Is the FTC able to regulate anti-competitive restrictive covenants through existing authorities
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Uphold the Law Over Trump’s Unlawful Order Limiting Voting Access
Postal Service into an election administrator and regulator, when it is supposed to be a nonpartisan agency whose
Wyden Champions Bill Defending the U.S. Kombucha Industry
kombucha supports healthier outcomes for consumers, but current regulations have encouraged a market of less-healthy beverages that … responsible producers. Updating this framework will better align regulation with today's industry, support small businesses, and expand
Merkley, Blumenthal, Van Hollen, Whitehouse, Heinrich, Rosen, Smith, Raskin: CFTC Must Tackle Insider Trading and Corruption on Prediction Markets
their own races on Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated entity.” They went on to emphasize, “Furthermore, the potential
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Fight Back Against Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail, Press USPS on Unconstitutional Executive Order
future Commerce Department efforts to enact partisan regulation of mail in ballots The Absentee
Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Fight Back Against Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail, Press USPS on Unconstitutional Executive Order
future Commerce Department efforts to enact partisan regulation of mail in ballots The Absentee
Merkley, Wyden, Democratic Colleagues Demand USPS Uphold Federal Law Over President Trump’s Illegal Executive Order to Restrict Vote by Mail
Constitution provides no role for the President in regulating federal elections. And no statute delegates to the President … authority to regulate elections or voter eligibility either, including via USPS,” wrote the Senators. “By issuing the executive
Wyden Slams Trump Administration on Abandoning Tax Dodging Oversight of Ultra-Wealthy Partnerships
Treasury Department to maintain the basis shifting reporting regulations and reinstate robust enforcement,” the letter concluded. The letter
Merkley, Wyden, Democratic Colleagues Demand USPS Uphold Federal Law Over President Trump’s Illegal Executive Order to Restrict Vote by Mail
Constitution provides no role for the President in regulating federal elections. And no statute delegates to the President … authority to regulate elections or voter eligibility either, including via USPS,” wrote the Senators. “By issuing the executive
Merkley, Schumer, Warren, Markey, Whitehouse, Welch, Van Hollen Investigate IRS’ Massive Payout to LNG Exporters
code does not define “motorboats,” federal shipping regulations have defined “motorboats” as ships no more than 65 feet … retain the meaning that had been in federal regulations for almost 50 years. LNG Tankers are typically
Warren, Merkley, 40+ Lawmakers Push Regulators to Address Illegal Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C
Salinas, Merkley, Hoyle-Led Letter Forces ICE to Confirm: No Plans to Expand or Build ICE Detention Facilities in Oregon
acquired, constructed, and operated in accordance with federal regulations, court orders, and national detention standards. Unfortunately, ICE cannot
New Merkley, Raskin Legislation Bans Gambling on Elections, Sports, War, and Government Activity
Actwould: This legislation also returns the power of regulating gambling to the states by ensuring they can choose … allow gambling and regulate it under state jurisdiction or prohibit it.At least 20 federal suitshave been filed against
Merkley Launches Investigation into Private Equity Ownership of Child Care Centers
noted in the letter, since 2023, state regulators inseveralstateshave cited KinderCare facilities for inadequate supervision, staff-to-child
Wyden, Lee, Davidson and Lofgren Introduce Bill to Reform FISA Section 702, Protect Americans’ Constitutional Rights and Plug Data Broker Surveillance Loophole
critical step in regulating the collection of Americans’ most sensitive and private information.” Jason Pye, Vice President
Merkley Investigates Chemical Industry Insiders Taking Over Critical EPA Chemical Safety Office
that has allowed former industry employees to change regulations for chemicals they had previously worked on before joining … weakening the federal government’s ability to robustly regulate chemicals that are known to cause harm
Wyden, Fetterman, Cassidy, Bipartisan Members of Congress Introduce Bill to Protect SNAP Benefits Against Theft
card theft, USDA has failed to update security regulations for benefit cards. In January, the U.S. Department … legislation to update SNAP’s long-outdated cybersecurity regulations and require chip-enabled cards for SNAP benefits. This
Merkley, Wicker, Kiggans, Bonamici, 150+ Lawmakers: Changes to Nursing Student Loans Threaten Profession
educate them. This support extends to legislation and regulations that will make it easier for nurses to enter … important to note that the original regulation cited by Congress, which the Department recognizes, describes a professional degree
Wyden, Colleagues Launch Investigation into Trump Labor Department Slashing Worker Protections, Putting American Workers at Risk
department’s broader plans to eliminate key safety regulations, putting U.S. workers at serious risk. The lawmakers pressed … agenda that proposes to get rid of many regulations that keep U.S. workers safe, including: Anindependent analysisof OSHA
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Investigate Trump’s Repeal of Bedrock Climate Safeguard
scientific determination underpinning the EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The endangerment finding, which was finalized … would be ‘driving adaggerthrough the heart’ of climate regulation,”the senators wrote in their letter to EPA Administrator
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Investigate Trump’s Repeal of Bedrock Climate Safeguard
scientific determination underpinning the EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The endangerment finding, which was finalized … would be ‘driving adaggerthrough the heart’ of climate regulation,” the senators wrote in their letter to EPA Administrator