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Merkley to seek chairmanship of Environment and Public Works Committee

Merkley to seek chairmanship of Environment and Public Works Committee

Summary

Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon, says he will seek the chairmanship of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. He is the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee and could chair it in the next Congress if Democrats control the Senate.

Key Facts

  • Jeff Merkley is a Democratic senator from Oregon.
  • Merkley says he will seek to chair the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
  • Merkley is the ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee.
  • Merkley would be in line to chair the Budget Committee in the next Congress if Democrats control it.
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