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Merkley to seek chairmanship of Environment and Public Works Committee
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), a leading Senate progressive and strong advocate for the environment, says he will seek the chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Merkley, is the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee and would be in line to chair that committee in the Read More
Merkley Wins Fourth Senate Term as Democrats Retake Congress
Jeff Merkley wins Oregon's 2026 Senate race over David Brock Smith, retaining his seat. Read the full results and what a Senate win means for his career. Read More
Oregon Sen. Merkley wins reelection bid
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley (D) is projected to win reelection after a smooth race, according to The Hill’s partner Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Merkley was leading Republican David Brock Smith by 21 percentage points — 59 percent to 38 percent — with 51 percent of the vote reported by DDHQ as of 11 p.m. E Read More
Oregon live results: 2026 Senate election
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D) is running for a fourth term representing Oregon. He is facing off against Republican David Brock Smith, a state senator. Polls close at 8 and 9 p.m. EST. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results below. Read More
Senators propose bipartisan changes in their chamber’s procedures
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Steve Daines proposed a four-part bipartisan agenda in a Washington Post op-ed aimed at reducing Senate dysfunction by reforming the filibuster and streamlining legislative processes. Read More
Democratic senators set up vote on blocking Saudi nuclear deal
Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a measure Thursday that would block President Trump’s deal to allow Saudi Arabia to build a civilian nuclear program. The Democrats’ measure is a joint resolution of disapproval, a legislative tool that requires a vote after Nov. 29. The Read More
Bill would expand death benefits for wildland firefighters: The latest on Oregon’s 2026 election
The bill, introduced by U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, follows the deaths this summer of two Oregon wildland firefighters. Read More
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez debut bill to crack down on Flock cameras
Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., are debuting legislation that would crack down on Flock license-plate-reader cameras, part of a bipartisan backlash in recent weeks against the technology. The bill would largely bar the federal government from using the AI-powered cameras or accessing data collected by them. It would also prohibit the Justice Department and other federal agencies from making grants to state and local governments unless they put similar bans in place. Read More
Sen. Lee explains why he blocked bill banning demolition of presidential memorials
Lee objected to an effort by Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley to unanimously approve a bill that would ban the demolition of presidential memorials, including the Kennedy Center. Read More
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon decided not to retire
Merkley faces Republican state Sen. David Brock Smith of Port Orford in the November election. Read More
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon decries Trump’s ‘entrenchment of an authoritarian state’
The top concerns at the Oregon senator’s town hall were focused on the Trump presidency and mail-in voting. Read More
US Senate introduces bipartisan Tibet Act to strengthen ties with Tibetan people
The legislation was introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley, Democrat from Oregon, and Jim Risch, Republican from Idaho. Senators Tim Kaine, Todd Young, Jacky Rosen, and Rick Scott joined as original co-sponsors. According to the Phayul report, the Senate bill is the companion legislation to H.R. 8982, which was introduced in the House of Representatives in May by Representatives Jim McGovern and Michael McCaul. Read More
Bill in US Senate to ensure support to Tibetan cause beyond lifetime of Dalai Lama
WASHINGTON, Aug 12 : A bipartisan group of US Senators have introduced a bill to ensure American support for the cause of Tibet beyond the lifetime of the 14th Dalai Lama. Senators Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon and Jim... Read More
US Senate introduces Assuring the Future of Tibet Act, backs Tibetan people's right to self-determination
The legislation, introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Jim Risch (R-ID), has been co-sponsored by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Todd Young (R-IN), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Rick Scott (R-FL). Read More
Interior Department asks Congress for $10 million more for Freedom 250
"It is unacceptable to ask the American people to bail out Freedom 250," Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) told Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Read More
Trump administration seeks $10 million more for Freedom 250 events
“It is unacceptable to ask the American people to bail out Freedom 250,” Sen. Jeff Merkley (D, Ore.) wrote. Read More
Sen. Jeff Merkley promotes bills to reduce wildfire insurance cost
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley met with Santiam Canyon lawmakers on July 24 to promote bills to reduce the cost of wildfire insurance and increase biomass. Read More
Senate Republicans 'Stressed About' Iran
Tuesday on MS NOW's "The Weeknight," Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) said Senate Republicans were highly stressed about Iran because it is a disaster. | Clips Read More
Reflecting Pool liner cut with knife or razor, National Park Service says
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations panel overseeing the Interior Department’s budget, said the pool renovation appears to be a waste of taxpayers’ dollars. Read More
John Cafaro and Curtis Wood in Hot Water as Congress Investigates Trump Reflecting Pool Fiasco
Senator Jeff Merkley has initiated an investigation into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, which cost over $16 million and resulted in significant algae blooms and peeling paint., US News, Times Now Read More