Jeff Merkley
Senator · OR · D
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 6, 2009
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Senator · OR · D
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 6, 2009
Official websiteContact formBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
717 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S.J.Res. 103 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 72.
S. 3702 · Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 585 · A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell.
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S261)
S. 3687 · Inspectors General Independence Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 4, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 3686 · Hemp Planting Predictability Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 3680 · Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 3646 · No Political Enemies Act
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Con.Res. 25 · A concurrent resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors and victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor and one of the most influential voices of courage in the United States in the fight to end gun violence.
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 13, 2026): Held at the desk.
S.Res. 574 · A resolution observing the fifth anniversary of the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and recognizing the essential work of United States Capitol personnel, including the United States Capitol Police.
Introduced Jan 6, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jan 6, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S51)
S. 3582 · No Rewards for January 6 Rioters Act
Introduced Jan 6, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3581 · No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act
Introduced Jan 6, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 570 · A resolution designating November 2025 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 12, 2026): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S140; text: CR 12/18/2025 S8925)
S. 3570 · Data Care Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Res. 565 · A resolution recognizing that facilities that produce renewable electricity are the cheapest power-generating facilities to operate and reliance on fossil fuel-generating facilities to meet growing power demand drives up wholesale electricity prices.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.Res. 564 · A resolution recognizing the ability of solar, storage, and wind to quickly and cheaply meet United States power demand growth.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.Res. 563 · A resolution affirming that the Federal Government should support school district investment in clean school buses.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 562 · A resolution recognizing that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.Res. 561 · A resolution recognizing that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.Res. 560 · A resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S.Res. 559 · A resolution recognizing that climate change is making wildfires more frequent, more intense, and more destructive.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 558 · A resolution recognizing that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Res. 557 · A resolution recognizing that climate change portends a cascade of financial market collapses that would destabilize the national and global economies.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 556 · A resolution recognizing that Florida's insurance market is gravely stressed by climate risks.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 555 · A resolution recognizing that climate change poses a threat to the mortgage market and to home values.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.