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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3186 · Constitutional Accountability Act
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3182 · No Torts for Trump Act
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 496 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2025, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day".
Introduced Nov 10, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Nov 10, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135)
S. 3147 · Keep Head Start Funded Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 6, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Nov 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
S. 3146 · Restoring Access for Detainees Act
Introduced Nov 6, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Nov 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3132 · Emergency Relief for Hungry Families Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 6, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Nov 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.Res. 483 · A resolution honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.
Introduced Nov 5, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Dec 9, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580-8581; text: CR 11/5/2025 S7927-7928)
S. 3079 · Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
S.Res. 473 · A resolution commemorating the seventh anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.
Introduced Oct 29, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 29, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7829)
S. 3071 · Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 29, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
S. 3070 · Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act
Introduced Oct 29, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Oct 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 466 · A resolution condemning President Trump's pardoning of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who had violated United States anti-money laundering laws, and calling for Congress to use its authority to stop this form of corruption.
Introduced Oct 23, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 23, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7733)
S.Res. 463 · A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
Introduced Oct 23, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 3, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7976)
Introduced Oct 23, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 23, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 3043 · Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Introduced Oct 23, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 23, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
S. 3039 · True Shutdown Fairness Act
Introduced Oct 23, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 23, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 458 · A resolution extending the enforcement of certain budgetary points of order in the Senate.
Introduced Oct 21, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Oct 21, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S7188)
S.J.Res. 90 · 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 Oct 16, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 5, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 6, 2025): Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)
S.Res. 450 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (Oct 14, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S7117)
S.Res. 449 · A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Introduced Oct 9, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Oct 15, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141)
S. 2995 · Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act
Introduced Oct 9, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Oct 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 2994 · Voter Purge Protection Act
Introduced Oct 9, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.Res. 443 · A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.