Senator Jeff Merkley
@merkley.senate.gov
Dad, runner, filibuster reformer. U.S. Senator from Oregon.
www.merkley.senate.gov
www.merkley.senate.gov
We are in debt to the officers who put their lives on the line to protect members of Congress, staff, and our democracy on January 6, 2021.
Today is a heavy reminder that our freedom to vote and our “We the People” government is under threat—it’s up to us to protect it.
Today is a heavy reminder that our freedom to vote and our “We the People” government is under threat—it’s up to us to protect it.
January 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
We are in debt to the officers who put their lives on the line to protect members of Congress, staff, and our democracy on January 6, 2021.
Today is a heavy reminder that our freedom to vote and our “We the People” government is under threat—it’s up to us to protect it.
Today is a heavy reminder that our freedom to vote and our “We the People” government is under threat—it’s up to us to protect it.
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Josephine County for a public town hall on Sunday, 1/11 at 3:30 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
January 6, 2026 at 3:04 AM
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Josephine County for a public town hall on Sunday, 1/11 at 3:30 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Jackson County for a public town hall on Sunday, 1/11 at 12:30 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
January 5, 2026 at 11:49 PM
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Jackson County for a public town hall on Sunday, 1/11 at 12:30 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
Reposted by Senator Jeff Merkley
Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela?
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
January 3, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela?
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.
Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.
Reposted by Senator Jeff Merkley
Democrats are fighting to give hardworking families a fair shot.
Republicans are fighting to fund tax breaks for billionaires.
Republicans are fighting to fund tax breaks for billionaires.
January 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Democrats are fighting to give hardworking families a fair shot.
Republicans are fighting to fund tax breaks for billionaires.
Republicans are fighting to fund tax breaks for billionaires.
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Curry County for a public town hall on Saturday, 1/10 at 6:00 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
January 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Curry County for a public town hall on Saturday, 1/10 at 6:00 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Coos County for a public town hall on Saturday, 1/10 at 3:00 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
January 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Coos County for a public town hall on Saturday, 1/10 at 3:00 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Douglas County for a public town hall on Saturday, 1/10 at 11:00 AM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
January 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Douglas County for a public town hall on Saturday, 1/10 at 11:00 AM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Marion County for a public town hall on Friday, 1/9 at 3:30 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
January 5, 2026 at 12:53 AM
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Marion County for a public town hall on Friday, 1/9 at 3:30 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Polk County for a public town hall on Friday, 1/9 at 1:00 PM.
Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
January 4, 2026 at 8:49 PM
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Polk County for a public town hall on Friday, 1/9 at 1:00 PM.
Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Yamhill County for a public town hall on Friday, 1/9 at 10:30 AM.
Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
January 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Yamhill County for a public town hall on Friday, 1/9 at 10:30 AM.
Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
Once again, U.S. foreign policy is all about oil, regime change, and might makes right.
This military operation violated our own Constitution which requires Congressional approval for acts of war.
This military operation violated our own Constitution which requires Congressional approval for acts of war.
January 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Once again, U.S. foreign policy is all about oil, regime change, and might makes right.
This military operation violated our own Constitution which requires Congressional approval for acts of war.
This military operation violated our own Constitution which requires Congressional approval for acts of war.
Happy New Year! In 2026, let’s work together to protect our We the People democracy and open the doors of opportunity to all. Our 2026 mission is clear: “Save our Republic!”
January 1, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Happy New Year! In 2026, let’s work together to protect our We the People democracy and open the doors of opportunity to all. Our 2026 mission is clear: “Save our Republic!”
My reflections as we head into 2026. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBzk...
25 Ways I Fought for YOU in 2025
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Merkley
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December 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My reflections as we head into 2026. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBzk...
Outrageously cruel. Israel is already choking desperately needed humanitarian aid, and this will only further the immense suffering in Gaza.
The U.S. needs to act now to massively increase the flow of aid and continue working toward lasting peace.
The U.S. needs to act now to massively increase the flow of aid and continue working toward lasting peace.
Israel says it will bar dozens of aid groups from operating in Gaza
Israel, citing security needs, has imposed strict new conditions on international NGOs that the U.N. and aid groups say could cripple the relief effort in Gaza.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Outrageously cruel. Israel is already choking desperately needed humanitarian aid, and this will only further the immense suffering in Gaza.
The U.S. needs to act now to massively increase the flow of aid and continue working toward lasting peace.
The U.S. needs to act now to massively increase the flow of aid and continue working toward lasting peace.
Trump and Republicans are costing us good paying jobs, raising the cost of your utilities, and decimating our path to a clean energy future.
Purelight Power lays off 84 Medford workers, citing Republican rollback of solar credits as it shuts down
An Oregon company is blaming President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill for more than 100 layoff notices it’s sending to staff Christmas week.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Trump and Republicans are costing us good paying jobs, raising the cost of your utilities, and decimating our path to a clean energy future.
Everyone in America—no matter what their ZIP code is—should have access to the quality health care they need, when they need it.
That’s why I’m fighting to put us on the path to Medicare for All.
That’s why I’m fighting to put us on the path to Medicare for All.
December 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Everyone in America—no matter what their ZIP code is—should have access to the quality health care they need, when they need it.
That’s why I’m fighting to put us on the path to Medicare for All.
That’s why I’m fighting to put us on the path to Medicare for All.
Swift deportation with no due process for the parents. Devastating child separation for the toddler. This is Trump immigration enforcement done wrong.
Oregon couple deported, forced to leave toddler behind
The separation is one of dozens happening in Oregon, with ICE detaining both parents or single parents, leaving small children in the care of relatives, family friends, babysitters and in the foster c...
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December 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Swift deportation with no due process for the parents. Devastating child separation for the toddler. This is Trump immigration enforcement done wrong.
Trump claims the economy is “A+++++.” The reality?
Trumpflation and chaotic tariffs are pushing families in Oregon and across the country to their limit as the already richest Americans get massive tax breaks.
Families Lose, Billionaires Win.
Trumpflation and chaotic tariffs are pushing families in Oregon and across the country to their limit as the already richest Americans get massive tax breaks.
Families Lose, Billionaires Win.
December 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Trump claims the economy is “A+++++.” The reality?
Trumpflation and chaotic tariffs are pushing families in Oregon and across the country to their limit as the already richest Americans get massive tax breaks.
Families Lose, Billionaires Win.
Trumpflation and chaotic tariffs are pushing families in Oregon and across the country to their limit as the already richest Americans get massive tax breaks.
Families Lose, Billionaires Win.
Trump’s climate-killing policies are making YOUR energy bills skyrocket—as Big Oil fat cats line their pockets. Trump’s Families Lose, Billionaires Win agenda at work.
December 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Trump’s climate-killing policies are making YOUR energy bills skyrocket—as Big Oil fat cats line their pockets. Trump’s Families Lose, Billionaires Win agenda at work.
Excellent news! The Coast Guard Commandant already promised the community (in writing!) to keep the helicopter in Newport. But having the legal decision backing that up is terrific.
The Newport rescue helicopter is essential for the safety of our commercial fishing and our recreation communities.
The Newport rescue helicopter is essential for the safety of our commercial fishing and our recreation communities.
Judge orders Coast Guard rescue helicopter to remain in Newport
Federal officials acknowledged diverting Coast Guard crews from Oregon to the southern U.S. border amid an immigration crackdown.
www.oregonlive.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Excellent news! The Coast Guard Commandant already promised the community (in writing!) to keep the helicopter in Newport. But having the legal decision backing that up is terrific.
The Newport rescue helicopter is essential for the safety of our commercial fishing and our recreation communities.
The Newport rescue helicopter is essential for the safety of our commercial fishing and our recreation communities.
Trump is desperate. He can’t face the reality: his policies are causing families real pain.
December 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Trump is desperate. He can’t face the reality: his policies are causing families real pain.
🚨 The Trump Administration is siphoning money meant to support our servicemembers and our national security to prop up its cruel immigration agenda—stoking fear in our communities and ripping parents away from their families. Hell no!
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Raise Alarm Over Trump Administration Siphoning At Least $2 Billion from Military Budget for Immigration Enforcement - Merkley
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they have joined Senate and House colleagues to release a new report detailing the Trump administration’s diversion of funds and ...
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December 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🚨 The Trump Administration is siphoning money meant to support our servicemembers and our national security to prop up its cruel immigration agenda—stoking fear in our communities and ripping parents away from their families. Hell no!
I’m speaking out with @wyden.senate.gov, @repbonamici.bsky.social, @repvalhoyle.bsky.social, @salinas.house.gov, @repdexteror.bsky.social, and @bynum.house.gov to send a clear message: HELL NO to ICE facilities in Oregon.
Merkley, Oregon Delegation: No New ICE Facilities in Oregon - Merkley
Washington, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led his Democratic colleagues in the Oregon congressional delegation—Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Ho...
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December 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I’m speaking out with @wyden.senate.gov, @repbonamici.bsky.social, @repvalhoyle.bsky.social, @salinas.house.gov, @repdexteror.bsky.social, and @bynum.house.gov to send a clear message: HELL NO to ICE facilities in Oregon.
The Justice Department is denying justice to Epstein’s victims to protect one person: Donald Trump. It’s sick. We will enforce the law.
December 20, 2025 at 3:36 AM
The Justice Department is denying justice to Epstein’s victims to protect one person: Donald Trump. It’s sick. We will enforce the law.