Senator Jeff Merkley

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

I’m introducing the Climate Smart Ports Act today with @RepBarragan. Addressing climate chaos is an opportunity to create reliable, good-paying jobs, while protecting and investing in the communities that have borne the brunt of pollution. https://t.co/ueq9EhcUiM — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

These horrifying accounts from inside the Xinjiang region must be fully investigated and China must be held accountable for the genocide it has undertaken upon the Uyghur people. We can’t allow this unfathomable brutality to go unchecked by the US and our allies. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The powerful and the privileged have delighted in Congress’ inability to advance the interests of working Americans. We must work to ensure that the Senate itself can deliver for the people. I look forward to advancing that goal as one of the newest members of @SenateRules. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @OregonWild: WOW! @RonWyden and @SenJeffMerkley have introduced the Oregon River Democracy Act to safeguard nearly 4700 miles of Oregon… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @ZachsORoutdoors: Oregon senators @RonWyden and @SenJeffMerkley have introduced a bill seeking to protect 4,700 miles of Oregon streams… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @SenateDems: The American people spoke loudly. They spoke clearly. And now we intend to deliver on the promises and provide real hel… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Americans shouldn’t have their credit destroyed because our for-profit medical system involuntarily saddled them with debt after an emergency. @RepKatiePorter & I are reintroducing my Medical Debt Relief Act to ensure credit scores aren’t impacted by medical debt that’s paid off. — PolitiTweet.org

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Unacceptable. People of color disproportionately work as essential workers. And at every stage of the pandemic, people of color have been more likely to get seriously ill and more likely to die. We must ensure equitable access to the vaccine. No excuses. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Thousands of children have been separated from their families for years. I will never forget the pain & fear of the parents I met whose kids had been taken from them. I’ll do everything I can to support this task force & demand accountability for those responsible for this evil. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

It’s past time for major changes at DHS. With today’s confirmation of @AliMayorkas, I believe we’re going to begin to see those changes. I look forward to working with Secretary Mayorkas to ensure that DHS treats every human being with dignity and justice. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Republican party is committed to manipulating elections to preserve their power. The GOP plan to retake the House in 2022? Not better candidates. Not better policy. Gerrymandering. We have a chance to end this practice & fortify our democracy with the For The People Act. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The American Rescue Plan will help revitalize our economy, support struggling families, safely reopen schools and improve vaccine distribution. Let’s get it done! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

RT @ReverendWarnock: This is shameful. We need to swiftly pass the For The People Act to strengthen access to the ballot and prevent voter… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

#BlackHistoryMonth is a time to understand the incredible contributions of Black Americans AND the persistent, systemic racism they've worked to overcome. Black history is American history. We must root out systemic racism and fight for racial justice—every day, month, year. — PolitiTweet.org

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Deeply concerned by the coup in Burma, where the military is detaining civilian gov’t leaders—undermining Burma’s democracy & the will of the people who voted last year. An alarming development in a nation that has already gravely violated human rights. I'll be following closely. — PolitiTweet.org

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“Republicans Are Trying to Make It Harder to Vote” is a statement that we’ve seen too often after the GOP loses. They view blocking Americans from voting as a tool they can use to gain power. It’s antidemocratic & it’s time to end this practice. This year is the year we pass #S1. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Millions of Americans have lost their jobs—and their employer-provided health care. Last week President Biden announced the federal health insurance marketplace will re-open. This new enrollment period, which begins Feb. 15 & ends May 15, can be a lifeline for those struggling. — PolitiTweet.org

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Voting rights should have bipartisan support. Unfortunately, they don't. So we face a decision—If Republicans obstruct, delay & deny Americans their fundamental right to vote, how do Democrats respond? We can’t let McConnell have a veto against democracy. https://t.co/RClyyrnkUQ — PolitiTweet.org

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We're not compromising on whether Americans get real help or not. Cutting help for families, eliminating aid for state & local govts—totally unacceptable. We must pass a serious plan to meet the scale of this crisis—with GOP support if possible, without if necessary. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenatorWarnock: Our country is defined by a struggle to make its foundational moral witness more authentic by building a more perfect u… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

The last admin was the most corrupt I’ve ever seen. So I worked with @SenWarren & @SenMarkey to call on @POTUS to enact ethics reforms & start to clean up the mess in DC. Glad to see him heed that call. This is how we make government work for the people, not just the powerful. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenSchumer: President Biden should declare a national emergency on the climate crisis. Donald Trump declared a fake emergency for his… — PolitiTweet.org

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This is a huge win in the fight to save our planet from climate chaos. In 2015 I introduced a bill to take this exact step because our public lands should be managed for the public good, not for private profit. Let’s pass my bill and make this permanent! https://t.co/MTVZtbn9Tr — PolitiTweet.org

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This is a great move—but we can’t just rely on every major corporation to do the right thing. We need a national plan that encourages these types of bold actions, fights pollution, protects consumers, and ensures we are successful in the fight against climate chaos. — PolitiTweet.org

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What a story! This is quick thinking in a crisis and looking out for your neighbors, all at the same time. We need this Oregon spirit across the country! https://t.co/AoKSD0uL2n https://t.co/XrgMGnjfH7 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Wisconsin has been a swing state in the last several elections. The GOP has decided its advantage will come by lying about fraud & suppressing the vote. NO! Let the voters decide freely. The Senate must act with urgency to pass #S1 & protect our democracy. https://t.co/PnssFUQ3pS — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Fossil fuel lobbyists love to sneak giveaways into crisis response legislation—like the CARES Act. My bill with @RepBarragan will permanently end these shady fossil fuel bailouts. These polluters should no longer enrich themselves with our taxes. — PolitiTweet.org

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This news is a big win for Oregonians who have been displaced. I’m going to keep pushing FEMA to ensure that Oregonians have the resources they need to recover after wildfires and other disasters. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

With anti-LGBTQ laws on the rise, we need the Equality Act. Equality can’t wait. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Jeff Merkley @SenJeffMerkley

Democrats have a responsibility to use our Senate majority to defend and expand American citizens’ fundamental right to vote. We must find a way to pass the For The People Act and revitalize our democracy. Failing to pass this bill and defend citizens’ rights is unacceptable. — PolitiTweet.org