U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, announced he is accepting applications to the U.S. Senate Page Program for summer 2023. Oregon students completing their sophomore or junior year of high school during the 2022-23 school year are eligible to apply.

The selection process is highly competitive with only 30 positions available among 100 senators. The program provides students with firsthand experience of Senate operations. Performing a critical role in the daily work of the U.S. Senate, they help deliver correspondence, legislative material, amendments and bills around the congressional complex and during congressional proceedings.  

“To the young leaders of Oregon who wish to get informed and get involved in the political process, I encourage you to consider the Senate Page Program,” Merkley said. “Being a Senate page is a unique opportunity to come to our nation’s capital and see the inner workings of Congress firsthand, and a great opportunity to take part in creating the change you wish to see in the world.” 

Senate pages are appointed and sponsored by a senator. They work for the U.S. Senate and spend much of their time on the Senate floor. Pages receive a stipend, live in a dormitory near the U.S. Capitol and attend classes in addition to performing page duties. 

Applications must be submitted by Jan. 15, 2023. For information, visit www.merkley.senate.gov/services/students/page-program. For questions, call Merkley’s office at 202-224-3753.