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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.Res. 198 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 1, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2740)
S.Res. 195 · A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 15, 2025): Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 50. Record Vote Number: 259. (consideration: CR S2941-2947)
S. 1576 · Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2738-2739)
S. 1563 · Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 1, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 83.
S. 1552 · Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 11, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.
S. 1548 · Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1547 · America the Beautiful Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 17, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
S. 1542 · Uyghur Policy Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 17, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 496.
S. 1538 · Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2025 · Animals
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 1531 · Assault Weapons Ban of 2025
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1529 · Keep Finfish Free Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 1519 · Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 1507 · Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 1506 · Medicare for All Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1498 · Halting Ownership and Non-Ethical Stock Transactions (HONEST) Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 9, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Dec 10, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.
S.Res. 180 · A resolution designating the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week".
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2575)
S.Res. 172 · A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2570-2571)
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1489 · Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 2, 2025): Star Print ordered on the measure.
S. 1486 · COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 1482 · National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S. 1471 · Climate Change Financial Risk Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1467 · Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jun 17, 2025): Held at the desk.
S. 1458 · Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2025 · Animals
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.