Senator Jeff Merkley and colleagues express concerns over the Trump administration's failure to renew the New START treaty with Russia.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Merkley addresses nuclear treaty concerns: U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, along with other lawmakers, has raised alarms over the expiration of the New START treaty with Russia, warning that it risks a new arms race. They expressed disappointment in the Trump Administration's failure to negotiate a successor treaty, marking the first absence of legally binding limits on nuclear arsenals in over fifty years.
Call for action on nuclear proliferation: In a letter to President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the lawmakers emphasized the need for a new agreement to curb nuclear arms and ensure global safety, stating, "With the expiration of New START, the world has entered a nuclear threat environment without precedent." They also noted broad public support for nuclear arms control across party lines.
Merkley's background and the letter’s signatories: Merkley, with extensive experience in nuclear policy, highlighted the urgent need for U.S.-Russia negotiations, stressing the exceptional opportunity to reduce nuclear risks in light of the treaty's expiration. The letter was co-signed by multiple senators and representatives, showing bipartisan commitment to the issue.
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Jeff Merkley Fundraising
Jeff Merkley recently disclosed $1.1M of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 60th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 92.0% came from individual donors.
Merkley disclosed $418.5K of spending. This was the 147th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Merkley disclosed $6.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 43rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Jeff Merkley Net Worth
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Jeff Merkley Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jeff Merkley:
- S.3745: A bill to provide a civil remedy for any individual whose rights have been violated by an officer or agent of U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- S.3735: A bill to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to prohibit the use of the image of living political figures on the America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
- S.3673: Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act
- S.3655: Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act
- S.3621: Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act
- S.3588: School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026
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2026 Oregon US Senate Election
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