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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 1240 · Defending America’s Future Elections Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 1239 · Convenient Contraception Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1232 · Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1228 · A bill to amend the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 to modify the cost-sharing requirement for conservation projects carried out by a qualified youth or conservation corps, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Dec 2, 2025): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
S.Con.Res. 11 · A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1931)
S. 1208 · Privacy Act Modernization Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 148 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 144 · A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1912)
S.J.Res. 43 · A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.J.Res. 41 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 30, 2025): Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 27 - 70. Record Vote Number: 454.
S. 1196 · Special Government Employees Transparency Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1193 · America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1908-1912)
S. 1186 · Lower Drug Costs for Families Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1172 · Honor Farmer Contracts Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 1166 · Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 142 · A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1876-1877)
S. 1157 · Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Held at the desk.
S. 1115 · Paycheck Fairness Act
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 133 · A resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Mar 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1805-1806)
S. 1068 · Putting Veterans First Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 1042 · Smoke Exposure Research Act
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1745)
S. 1032 · Major Richard Star Act
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 1030 · Stop Giving Big Oil Free Money Act
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.