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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 5468 · Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 870 · 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 22, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 22, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862)
S. 5456 · Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 22, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 22, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5447 · FAIR Fees Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 22, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Sep 22, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5446 · Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act
Introduced Sep 22, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Sep 22, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Res. 864 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
S. 5433 · Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.Res. 216 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 5419 · Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5409 · Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 5404 · Jimmy Lai Hong Kong Political Prisoner Accountability Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 854 · A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
S. 5403 · Debt-Free College Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5402 · Western Water Reinvestment Act
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Water Resources Development
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S.Res. 852 · A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
S. 5390 · End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act
Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4673-4674)
S.Res. 841 · A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 7, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 837 · A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.J.Res. 211 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 5341 · Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 7, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5331 · Protect American Values Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5324 · Fairness to Freedom Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.