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July 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense; and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Push to Include Support for National Guard Firefighting Efforts in Upcoming Funding Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 14, 2021
Merkley Hails Agreement On Reconciliation Framework To Give All Americans A Chance To Thrive
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 13, 2021
Wyden Cheers Open Applications for Mental Health Crisis Intervention Services
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 7, 2021
Oregon Delegation Announces Major Step Up in Recovery Resources for Oregon Following 2020 Labor Day Fires
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 1, 2021
Senators File Brief Urging Restoration Of Judicial Oversight Of Deadlocked, Ineffective Fec
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 29, 2021
Merkley Continues Housing Advocacy By Introducing Affordable Home Act, Laying Out Comprehensive Strategy To Increase Housing Access, Affordability
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Michael J. McCord, Chief Financial Officer for the Pentagon - ICYMI: Dr. Paul Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Demanding Clean Audit from Pentagon
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Urging Blinken to Help Americans Living Abroad Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 24, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 24, 2021
Cassidy, Wyden, Larson, Buchanan Introduce Know Your Social Security Act
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 23, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: $6.3 Million in Federal Funds to Salem Cherriots for Low Emission Vehicles
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 18, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Legislation to Update Safety Net Program to Ensure Older Adults and Oregonians with Disabilities are not Trapped in Poverty
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 17, 2021
Cassidy, Wyden: Allow Americans with Disabilities to Work Without Worry
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 17, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 16, 2021
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Warner Joins Bipartisan Effort to Urge Colleagues to Include Robust Funding for the Economic Development Administration in the Next Appropriations Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Sen. Marshall Calls for Increased Funding for Kansas Law Enforcement
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Senator Baldwin Pushes SBA to Speed Up Relief to Struggling Live Event Venues
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Chris Coons, Chairman of Senate Appropriations of Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations and Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations of Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations - Collins, Feinstein Lead Call for "Robust' Funding of Peace Corps
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 10, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: More than $800,000 to Go to Oregon Small Businesses Developing Novel Clean Energy and Climate Solutions
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 9, 2021
Video Release: Merkley Underscores Importance of Climate, Environmental Justice, and Epa Rebuilding in Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing with Epa Administrator Regan
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 9, 2021
Wyden Co-sponsors Bill to Require Equal Pay for U.S. Soccer Teams
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the U.S. - As VP Travels To Mexico And Central America, Leading Senate Democrats Boost Diplomatic Efforts To Address Causes Of Irregular Migration, Foster Stability In Central America
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 4, 2021
Merkley, Wyden Announce $300,000 in Federal Funding for Wildfire Prevention Efforts in The Deschutes National Forest
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 1, 2021
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $500,000 in Federal Investments in the Arts Across Oregon
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee - Warner Joins 35 Colleagues in Requesting Full Funding for the PILT Program
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Kaine, Murphy, Merkley, and Colleagues Urge Blinken to Take Immediate Steps to Address the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 28, 2021
Merkley Welcomes President Biden's Fy22 Budget, Applauds Robust Funding for Tribal Communities and Forest Resiliency, Environmental Justice, and Climate Initiatives
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 26, 2021
Senator Menendez, Congresswoman Clark Lead Colleagues In Bicameral Reintroduction Of Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 25, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Padilla Joins Merkley, Colleagues in Pushing Congressional Leaders on Size, Scope, and Speed of Federal Infrastructure Investments To Ensure Effective, Equitable Recovery
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 25, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Almost $7 Million in AmeriCorps Funding Coming to Oregon
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 25, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Almost $7 Million in Americorps Funding Coming to Oregon
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 24, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jeff Merkley, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Padilla Calls for More Resources to Protect Vulnerable Species from Extinction
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 20, 2021
Feinstein, Wyden, Manchin, Cantwell, Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Aysha Schomburg, Associate Commissioner of the Administration for Children and Families - King, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize Foster Youth in COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 19, 2021
Padilla, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Help Strengthen Community Partnerships Needed for Equitable, Effective Transportation Projects
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 19, 2021
Sanders, Grassley, Wyden, Lee Make Bipartisan Push To End Wasteful Pentagon Spending
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 14, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Three Oregon Counties to Receive Housing Vouchers for Foster Youth
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 14, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Eugene Airport to Receive $5.5 Million Federal Grant
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 12, 2021
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $1.6 Million in Federal Investments in Mass Wood Products
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 10, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Oregon to Receive More than $220 Million in Additional Emergency Rental Assistance
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Emmer Leads Letter to Support Funding for Mental Health and Criminal Justice Initiatives
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 7, 2021
Wyden Statement on Enhanced Jobless Benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Rutherford, Pascrell Lead 159 Members of Congress in Support of Police Funding
Rep. Cliff Bentz, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to Matt Cartwright, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Push to Increase Funding for Colorado's Federal Labs
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Ken Calvert, Ranking Member - Emmer Encourages Funding for STEM Education
Rep. Cliff Bentz, ...
April 29, 2021
Jayapal, Markey, and Lawmakers Introduce THRIVE Act
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 29, 2021
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Social Security During COVID-19
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 28, 2021
Wyden Statement on President Biden's American Family Plan
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Connolly, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Coalition of 119 Members in Urging President Biden to Pledge $2 Billion in Global Health Security Funding
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Date
Title
Politician
July 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense; and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Push to Include Support for National Guard Firefighting Efforts in Upcoming Funding Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 14, 2021
Merkley Hails Agreement On Reconciliation Framework To Give All Americans A Chance To Thrive
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 13, 2021
Wyden Cheers Open Applications for Mental Health Crisis Intervention Services
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 7, 2021
Oregon Delegation Announces Major Step Up in Recovery Resources for Oregon Following 2020 Labor Day Fires
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 1, 2021
Senators File Brief Urging Restoration Of Judicial Oversight Of Deadlocked, Ineffective Fec
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 29, 2021
Merkley Continues Housing Advocacy By Introducing Affordable Home Act, Laying Out Comprehensive Strategy To Increase Housing Access, Affordability
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Michael J. McCord, Chief Financial Officer for the Pentagon - ICYMI: Dr. Paul Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Demanding Clean Audit from Pentagon
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Urging Blinken to Help Americans Living Abroad Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 24, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 24, 2021
Cassidy, Wyden, Larson, Buchanan Introduce Know Your Social Security Act
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 23, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: $6.3 Million in Federal Funds to Salem Cherriots for Low Emission Vehicles
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 18, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Legislation to Update Safety Net Program to Ensure Older Adults and Oregonians with Disabilities are not Trapped in Poverty
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 17, 2021
Cassidy, Wyden: Allow Americans with Disabilities to Work Without Worry
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 17, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 16, 2021
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on President Biden's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Warner Joins Bipartisan Effort to Urge Colleagues to Include Robust Funding for the Economic Development Administration in the Next Appropriations Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Sen. Marshall Calls for Increased Funding for Kansas Law Enforcement
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Senator Baldwin Pushes SBA to Speed Up Relief to Struggling Live Event Venues
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Chris Coons, Chairman of Senate Appropriations of Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations and Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations of Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations - Collins, Feinstein Lead Call for "Robust' Funding of Peace Corps
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 10, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: More than $800,000 to Go to Oregon Small Businesses Developing Novel Clean Energy and Climate Solutions
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 9, 2021
Video Release: Merkley Underscores Importance of Climate, Environmental Justice, and Epa Rebuilding in Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing with Epa Administrator Regan
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 9, 2021
Wyden Co-sponsors Bill to Require Equal Pay for U.S. Soccer Teams
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the U.S. - As VP Travels To Mexico And Central America, Leading Senate Democrats Boost Diplomatic Efforts To Address Causes Of Irregular Migration, Foster Stability In Central America
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 4, 2021
Merkley, Wyden Announce $300,000 in Federal Funding for Wildfire Prevention Efforts in The Deschutes National Forest
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 1, 2021
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $500,000 in Federal Investments in the Arts Across Oregon
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee - Warner Joins 35 Colleagues in Requesting Full Funding for the PILT Program
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Kaine, Murphy, Merkley, and Colleagues Urge Blinken to Take Immediate Steps to Address the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 28, 2021
Merkley Welcomes President Biden's Fy22 Budget, Applauds Robust Funding for Tribal Communities and Forest Resiliency, Environmental Justice, and Climate Initiatives
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 26, 2021
Senator Menendez, Congresswoman Clark Lead Colleagues In Bicameral Reintroduction Of Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 25, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Padilla Joins Merkley, Colleagues in Pushing Congressional Leaders on Size, Scope, and Speed of Federal Infrastructure Investments To Ensure Effective, Equitable Recovery
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 25, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Almost $7 Million in AmeriCorps Funding Coming to Oregon
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 25, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Almost $7 Million in Americorps Funding Coming to Oregon
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 24, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jeff Merkley, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies and Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Padilla Calls for More Resources to Protect Vulnerable Species from Extinction
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 20, 2021
Feinstein, Wyden, Manchin, Cantwell, Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Aysha Schomburg, Associate Commissioner of the Administration for Children and Families - King, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize Foster Youth in COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 19, 2021
Padilla, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Help Strengthen Community Partnerships Needed for Equitable, Effective Transportation Projects
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 19, 2021
Sanders, Grassley, Wyden, Lee Make Bipartisan Push To End Wasteful Pentagon Spending
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 14, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Three Oregon Counties to Receive Housing Vouchers for Foster Youth
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 14, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Eugene Airport to Receive $5.5 Million Federal Grant
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 12, 2021
Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $1.6 Million in Federal Investments in Mass Wood Products
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 10, 2021
Wyden, Merkley: Oregon to Receive More than $220 Million in Additional Emergency Rental Assistance
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Emmer Leads Letter to Support Funding for Mental Health and Criminal Justice Initiatives
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 7, 2021
Wyden Statement on Enhanced Jobless Benefits
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Rutherford, Pascrell Lead 159 Members of Congress in Support of Police Funding
Rep.Cliff Bentz, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to Matt Cartwright, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Push to Increase Funding for Colorado's Federal Labs
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Ken Calvert, Ranking Member - Emmer Encourages Funding for STEM Education
Rep.Cliff Bentz, ...
April 29, 2021
Jayapal, Markey, and Lawmakers Introduce THRIVE Act
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 29, 2021
Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Social Security During COVID-19
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 28, 2021
Wyden Statement on President Biden's American Family Plan
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Connolly, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Coalition of 119 Members in Urging President Biden to Pledge $2 Billion in Global Health Security Funding
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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