Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator · Oregon · Democrat · Ranking Member, Budget
Statements and posts
574 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 574 statements
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Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle: $205 Million Federal Investment Coming to Port of Coos Bay Rail Project
Announced $205 million federal investment for Coos Bay Rail Line upgrades project.
“As Speaker of the Oregon House, I helped save the Coos Bay Rail Line because I saw how critical the Port of Coos Bay was to all those who call Oregon’s rural South Coast home. Congresswoman Hoyle, Senator Wyden, and I have worked together to secure this transformative federal investment.”
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Bonamici, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from USPS About Mail Delivery Problems on Oregon Coast
Demanded answers from USPS about mail delivery problems in Astoria, Oregon.
“The Astoria Post Office will not hold mail for city officials to pick up, which has caused major disruptions in local commerce and governance”
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Introduced a joint resolution to disapprove the proposed U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal.
“Giving Saudi Arabia access to U.S. civilian nuclear energy technology without ironclad protections to make sure it doesn’t provide a foundation for a nuclear bomb is unacceptable.”
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Merkley Statement on Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting
No substantive content provided; release contains only Senate policy notice.
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Merkley Leads Oregon Lawmakers to Urge Continued Support for Oregon’s Hazelnut Industry
Led Oregon delegation letter urging USDA to support state's hazelnut industry through federal purchases.
“In recent years, disruptions in important export markets caused by these compounding issues have been particularly difficult for certain kernel sizes and grades that are high-quality, marketable food products but have fewer commercial outlets.”
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Conducted unannounced oversight visit to Portland ICE facility over denied legal counsel access.
“ICE and Border Patrol agents are terrorizing our friends and neighbors”
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Daines, Merkley Announce Sweeping Bipartisan Proposal to “Save the Senate”
Announced bipartisan proposal to reform Senate rules and restore deliberative function.
“Our proposal will incentivize bipartisan cooperation, strengthen committees, empower members of both parties to bring and amend bills on the Senate floor, help prevent government shutdowns, and reduce needless procedural delays.”
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Announced over $1 million for addiction and recovery services in Eastern Oregon.
“I have heard heart-wrenching stories from Oregonians who have lost loved ones after a prescription for an injury or treatment turned into an addiction”
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Announced $4.3 million in federal grants for public safety programs across Oregon.
“Every Oregon community needs the resources to keep young people safe, support children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and build stronger relationships between families and those who serve them”
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Introduced bill to protect Hong Kong residents in U.S. from forced return to China.
“As the PRC and Hong Kong authorities continue to undermine the fundamental rights and freedoms of Hong Kongers, the United States must protect Hong Kong residents who have sought refuge in America”
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New Analysis Shows Federal Government to Save Nearly $2 for Every $1 Invested in Flood Prevention
Released CBO report showing federal flood prevention investments save $2 per $1 spent.
“Every year, billions of taxpayer dollars are spent cleaning up and restoring the damage caused by flood waters. From coastal towns to rural communities, climate change related events are exasperating federal resources that are allocated to help families rebuild from these costly disasters”
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Merkley, Curtis Lead New Bipartisan Bill to Honor Fallen Wildland Firefighters
Merkley and Curtis introduced bill expanding death benefits for fallen wildland firefighters to $100,000.
“Wildland firefighters put their lives on the fireline to protect our communities, and we must honor these heroes who make the ultimate sacrifice while keeping us safe”
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Merkley Relaunches Effort to Protect Driver’s Privacy
Reintroduced the Car Privacy Rights Act to protect consumers from vehicle data collection.
“Folks shouldn’t have to give up their privacy every time they get behind the wheel”
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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, Merkley Unveil Ban Flock Act to Protect Americans’ Right to Privacy
Introduced the Ban Flock Act to prohibit federal use of AI-powered surveillance cameras.
“Your right to privacy includes the freedom to move around your community without every move being monitored”
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Criticized Trump administration's foreign assistance cuts for lacking planning and oversight.
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Merkley Blasts Senate Republicans for Blocking His Bill to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
Criticized Senate Republicans for blocking bill to ban congressional stock trading.
“There should be no question about whether a lawmaker is voting on or writing legislation in the best interest of their constituents or the best interest of their investments.”
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Sent letter to FAA requesting update on unmanned aircraft system testing site suspension.
“Our constituents have expressed concerns about how the ongoing pause affects the local economies across the state where UAS testing takes place, and they seek a timely resolution”
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Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Extend Secure Rural Schools Funding
Introduced bipartisan bill to extend Secure Rural Schools funding for three years.
“The SRS program provides crucial payments that are a lifeline for rural communities here in Oregon and across America—keeping schools open, maintaining roads, restoring watersheds, and providing funding for police officers and firefighters to keep families safe”
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Wyden, Merkley, Bynum Announce $100,000 for Central Oregon Wildfire Recovery
Announced $100,000 in federal awards for Central Oregon wildfire recovery and displaced residents.
“When disaster strikes, Oregon’s communities show up to help each other. These federal funds will help NeighborImpact provide critical support to Warm Springs families recovering from the devastating July wildfires, including emergency shelter, relocation assistance, and essential household supplies”
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Senate Unanimously Passes Merkley-Curtis Bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act
Senate unanimously passed bipartisan bill streamlining prescribed fire use to prevent wildfire emissions.
“As climate chaos fuels longer, hotter, and more dangerous wildfire seasons, our communities need to have all the necessary resources to mitigate wildfire threats. Prescribed fire and cultural burning on the landscape are one such tool by reducing hazardous fuels”
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Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act
a problem--and that is the President is exercising a line-item veto, and line-item vetoes are unconstitutional because the Constitution assigns the power of the purse to Congress, not to the President of the United States. Laws are not suggestions. The Constitution is not optional. A President is…
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Sent letter to Trump administration demanding end to expedited immigration hearings lacking due process.
“This unwarranted blitzkrieg of assaults on justice and fair treatment raises serious constitutional concerns and is unworthy of the oaths you swore to uphold”
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Criticized Trump administration for illegally clawing back nearly $1 billion in congressionally authorized funds.
“GAO has previously concluded that the [Impoundment Control Act] does not permit the withholding of funds past their date of expiration. The plain language of the ICA provides that amounts proposed for rescission must be made available for obligation unless Congress completes action on a bill rescinding them.”
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Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026
Mr. President, they say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that is certainly true when it comes to wildfires and smoke. And as climate chaos makes the fire season longer and hotter and more dangerous, wildfires are ravaging States across our country, certainly including my home…
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Merkley Applauds GAO for Reaffirming that Trump’s Pocket Rescissions Are Illegal
Criticized Trump's pocket rescissions as illegal withholding of congressionally appropriated funding.
“It is past time that my Republican colleagues speak up and tell the President that we will not stand for this basic disregard of Congress and the separation of powers. The law is not a suggestion, the Constitution is not optional, and the President is not a king”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.