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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 2982 · Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Introduced Oct 7, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 27, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 434 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 5 through October 11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week".
Introduced Oct 6, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 6, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958)
S. 2963 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 1, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 2960 · Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act
Introduced Oct 1, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 30, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.
S.Res. 428 · A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6882; text: CR S6879-6880)
S.J.Res. 84 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 8.
S. 2954 · Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 2939 · Child Care for Every Community Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 418 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 29, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/19/2025 S6795-6796)
S.Res. 405 · A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 22, 2025, to September 28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6737)
S.J.Res. 83 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 555.
S.J.Res. 82 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
S. 2913 · Protecting Students with Disabilities Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 2912 · Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2904 · SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S. 2894 · Reconciliation in Place Names Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 2876 · Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 2862 · CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 2858 · SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 2857 · Protecting Free Vaccines Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 2856 · Wildfire Smoke Relief Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 397 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia.
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6697)
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.