Senators Merkley and Hoyle introduce legislation to extend funding for the Columbia River Basin Restoration Program until 2030.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Val Hoyle have introduced the Columbia River Clean-Up Act to reauthorize the Columbia River Basin Restoration Program, established in 2016. The act aims to secure funding for the program until 2030, which focuses on reducing toxic pollutants in the Columbia River Basin.
Merkley stated the program is vital for preventing toxic accumulation, while Hoyle emphasized its importance for public health and its proven bipartisan success. The act has received endorsements from various environmental organizations and Tribal Nations, highlighting its significance for regional health and ecology.
The Columbia River Basin is essential for millions and supports various communities and ecosystems. The program has already funded numerous restoration initiatives and is positioned as a crucial step in maintaining the watershed's health.
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Jeff Merkley Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Jeff Merkley is worth $11.0M, as of July 24th, 2025. This is the 86th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Merkley has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Jeff Merkley Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jeff Merkley:
- S.2386: A bill to limit the use of Federal law enforcement officers for crowd control, and for other purposes.
- S.2221: A bill to establish requirements under which the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior shall carry out the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program.
- S.2208: Wildfire Resilient Communities Act
- S.2179: Canyon’s Law
- S.2148: End Junk Fees for Renters Act
- S.2128: MONARCH Act of 2025
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Jeff Merkley Fundraising
Jeff Merkley recently disclosed $176.9K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 480th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 78.0% came from individual donors.
Merkley disclosed $141.2K of spending. This was the 394th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Merkley disclosed $4.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 51st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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