Jeff Merkley

138 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.

• S. 5071 · Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026

  Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · Immigration

  Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

• S.Res. 806 · A resolution designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

  Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · Environmental Protection

  Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4140)

• S. 5021 · Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act

  Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · Education

  Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

• S. 5005 · Epstein Files Transparency Act II

  Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Law

  Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

• S. 4990 · McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act

  Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works

  Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

• S. 4942 · SAFE Banking Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector

  Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

• S. 4937 · Investor Choice Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector

  Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

• S.Res. 782 · A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 22 through June 28, 2026, as "National Pollinator Week".

  Introduced Jun 22, 2026 · Environmental Protection

  Latest action (Jun 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S2987)

• S. 4804 · Manufactured Housing Lending Act

  Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector

  Latest action (Jun 17, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

• S. 4803 · Home Equity Lending Integrity Act

  Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector

  Latest action (Jun 17, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

• S. 4774 · Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics

  Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

• S. 4772 · Renewable Energy Choice Act

  Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Energy

  Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

• S. 4735 · Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · Energy

  Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

• S. 4732 · Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · Emergency Management

  Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

• S. 4721 · Restoring Renewable Energy Parity Act

  Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · Energy

  Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

• S. 4720 · Protecting U.S. Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

  Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

• S.J.Res. 196 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".

  Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · Education

  Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)

• S. 4618 · Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act

  Introduced May 21, 2026 · Education

  Latest action (May 21, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

• S. 4597 · Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026

  Introduced May 20, 2026 · Education

  Latest action (May 20, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

• S. 4568 · Nursing is a Professional Degree Act

  Introduced May 19, 2026 · Health

  Latest action (May 19, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

• S.Res. 709 · A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.

  Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Health

  Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2175)

• S. 4325 · 6PPD Task Force Act

  Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · Environmental Protection

  Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

• S.J.Res. 163 · 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 Apr 13, 2026 · International Affairs

  Latest action (May 13, 2026): Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)

• S.Res. 666 · A resolution designating the first week of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

  Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · Health

  Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690; text: CR S1675)

• S.J.Res. 156 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Credit Offered to Borrowers in Advance of Expected Receipt of Compensation for Work".

  Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector

  Latest action (May 13, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2270)