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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 1816 · Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored May 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1814 · Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025
Introduced May 20, 2025 · cosponsored May 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 231 · A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Introduced May 15, 2025 · cosponsored May 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 15, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2948; text: CR S2954)
S.J.Res. 54 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
Introduced May 15, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 11, 2025): Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 307.
S.J.Res. 53 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.
Introduced May 15, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 11, 2025): Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 39 - 56. Record Vote Number: 306.
Introduced May 15, 2025 · cosponsored May 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 15, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 227 · A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 18, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 101.
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored May 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1755 · Hong Kong Judicial Sanctions Act
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored May 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 14, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 1749 · No United States Recognition of Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea or Any Other Forcibly Seized Ukrainian Territory
Introduced May 14, 2025 · cosponsored May 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 14, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2930)
S.Res. 224 · A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2900-2901)
S.Res. 218 · A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)
S. 1730 · Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2025
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 1720 · Due Process Continuity of Care Act
Introduced May 12, 2025 · cosponsored May 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1716 · Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025
Introduced May 12, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1709 · Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025
Introduced May 12, 2025 · cosponsored May 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2864)
S. 1685 · No Funds for Forced Labor Act
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 1677 · Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S. 1663 · Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 1651 · Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 1650 · VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 13, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 1643 · Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1628 · Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025
Introduced May 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.Res. 204 · A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2759-2760)
S. 1599 · Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.