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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.Res. 530 · A resolution condemning the pardon of ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8515)
S. 3368 · Restoring Patient Protections and Affordability Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 3365 · Right to Read Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 4, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8513-8514)
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 3353 · Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 13, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8513)
S.Res. 525 · A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.J.Res. 98 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 5, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) raised against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 9.
S. 3326 · Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3322 · Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 7, 2026): Star Print ordered on the bill.
S. 3308 · Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 2, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Dec 2, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 3296 · Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 2, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568.
S. 3289 · Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Dec 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 511 · A resolution supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8280)
S. 3281 · Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 3279 · John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 3258 · Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Held at the desk.
S. 3257 · John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 1, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Held at the desk.
S.Res. 507 · A resolution designating November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day".
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8248; text: CR S8243-8244)
S. 3225 · Fishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 3214 · Background Check Expansion Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 3208 · Six Assurances to Taiwan Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 3206 · Transgender Health Care Access Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 501 · A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8208; text: CR S8208)