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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 88 · A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
Introduced Feb 21, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 21, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1303; text: CR S1136)
S.Res. 86 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 28, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 56.
S. 649 · Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 641 · Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 19, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 19, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)
S. 614 · A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street and Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1010-1011)
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 8, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 588 · Presidential Audit and Tax Transparency Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 567 · First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 15, 2026): Held at the desk.
S. 545 · Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 372.
S. 522 · Credit Union Board Modernization Act
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 6, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 11, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 68 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 10, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S821)
S.Res. 66 · A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S802; text: CR S799-800)
S. 491 · Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 475 · Alternatives to PAIN Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 7, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 463 · Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 461 · Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 455 · Protecting Sensitive Locations Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 445 · Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 61 · A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S673-674)
S. 437 · Caring for All Families Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S668-671)
S. 422 · Right to Contraception Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 419 · Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 1, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.