We’ll keep fighting to ensure scientists, fishermen, and coastal communities can continue to utilize the critical data the OOI provides.
Jeff Merkley
The Public Record
Jeff Alan Merkley is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Oregon since January 6, 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Merkley has focused on issues such as healthcare, climate change, and economic inequality throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for progressive policies and has worked to address the challenges facing working families in Oregon and across the nation. Merkley is known for his commitment to transparency and accountability in government, often speaking out against perceived injustices and advocating for reforms.
After repeatedly telling the American people that zero taxpayer dollars would be spent on his gold-plated ballroom boondoggle, now Trump appears to be using a smoke and mirrors tactic.
Dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative is supreme stupidity, costing taxpayers millions of dollars and destroying a vital source of climate data.
Sama's family and the U.S. Embassy don't know where she was taken. This is a five-alarm fire. The U.S. needs to secure Sama's release NOW.
It just seems like this is supreme stupidity and a violation of the fundamental distribution of powers in our Constitution.
This project finally moving forward is a huge victory. Thanks to the efforts of state and local partners, we held the Trump Administration accountable to deliver on the promise of the first-ever I-5 wildlife crossing in Oregon.
The loss of this deep-water observation system would threaten our ability to prepare for and monitor future El Niño events.
I'm fighting to protect the right of every eligible voter to make their voice heard.
The ballot box is the beating heart of democracy, and we must use every tool at our disposal to protect it.
In the face of bad actors abusing AI to spread disinformation about voting to further dangerous voter suppression efforts, the FAIR Elections Act will help take on this 21st-century threat and stand up to the Trump Administration’s…
Reliable access to clean water is essential for the health and safety of Oregon communities.
A strong, experienced workforce is essential to the success of our federal agencies. In the face of Trump’s never-ending attacks on dedicated public servants across the federal government, this bill ensures the State Department—the face of…
After dramatic cuts to nutrition assistance programs and the significant staff losses at FNS in the past year, this reorganization will further weaken the ability of the agency to administer federal nutrition assistance programs.
It is essential that Congress and the American public receive accurate, comprehensive estimates of the costs of the war in Iran.
We must end Trump’s illegal Iran war, and Democrats will keep fighting to do just that.
America’s values of freedom and human rights must remain at the heart of a clear and principled vision that guides our leadership on the global stage.
This stewardship agreement is a huge win for our timber communities and our forests.
The Trump Administration refuses to give Congress straight answers about the war, is demonstrating dangerous incompetence, and continues to mislead the American people about the realities of this war.
The American people deserve to know the true costs of this conflict, and they deserve transparency and honesty when their government commits the nation to war.
“Whether flying for recreation or business, Oregonians’ access to safe, reliable air travel is vital to driving Oregon’s economy forward, growing local tourism, and providing essential lifelines during emergencies,”
President Trump’s war of choice against Iran should be called ‘Operation Epic Failure.’
Oregonians and folks across America are united with a clear message—our public lands are not for sale.
Our longstanding partnership with Taiwan demands the United States use all the tools at our disposal to strengthen Taiwan’s security and counter China’s coercive tactics.





