Jeff Merkley: “Permitting reform for electrical transmission lines is essential. But the current bill raises too many serious issues…”

Critical investments like these play a vital role in preventing traffic disruptions and keeping trains, vehicles, and pedestrians safe.

I will vote against the bill before us today, but I look forward to working with my colleagues to get permitting reform right.

All Oregonians deserve a safe, affordable place to call home.

We need to rein in this gambling, and with Democrats taking back control of Congress, now is the time for long-overdue legislative action.