Jeff Merkley

717 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

• S. 4860 · CHILE Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · Agriculture and Food

  Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

• S. 4859 · Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education

  Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

• S.Res. 781 · A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.

  Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)

• S. 4844 · PFAS Alternatives Act

  Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management

  Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

• S.Res. 775 · A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

  Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs

  Latest action (Jun 17, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897-2899)

• S.J.Res. 197 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

  Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health

  Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140)

• S. 4822 · Saving the OOI Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications

  Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Held at the desk.

• S. 4814 · A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

  Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · International Affairs

  Latest action (Jun 17, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

• S. 4812 · FIRE SMART Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection

  Latest action (Jun 17, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2895)

• S. 4791 · A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.

  Introduced Jun 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics

  Latest action (Jun 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)

• S.Res. 766 · A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.

  Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security

  Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2766-2768)

• S. 4776 · Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act

  Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement

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

• S. 4725 · Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food

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

• S. 4724 · No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food

  Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

• S. 4719 · State Department Integrity and Transparency Act

  Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs

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

• S. 4701 · Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026

  Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

• S.Res. 755 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.

  Introduced Jun 1, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress

  Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)

• S.Res. 753 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.

  Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works

  Latest action (May 21, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

• S. 4608 · Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act

  Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement

  Latest action (May 20, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418)

• S. 4588 · Taxing Buybacks from Big Oil Windfalls Act

  Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation

  Latest action (May 20, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

• S. 4579 · All Students Count Act of 2026

  Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education

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

• S.Res. 739 · A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.

  Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics

  Latest action (May 19, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)

• S.J.Res. 192 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".

  Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health

  Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.

• S. 4572 · Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act

  Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works

  Latest action (May 19, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

• S. 4567 · Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026

  Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education

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