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)
138 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
Introduced Jun 18, 2025 · Animals
Latest action (Jun 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced Jun 18, 2025 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Held at the desk.
S.Res. 283 · A resolution commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" and expressing support for the human rights and distinct religious, cultural, linguistic, and historical identity of the Tibetan people.
Introduced Jun 17, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 14, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4342-4343)
Introduced Jun 11, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jun 11, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1957 · No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1926 · Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
Introduced Jun 2, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Dec 9, 2025): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
S.Res. 248 · A resolution expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations.
Introduced May 22, 2025 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (May 22, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S3121-3122)
S. 1874 · Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced May 22, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 28, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.
S. 1788 · Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act of 2025
Introduced May 15, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (May 15, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.Res. 226 · A resolution condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for engaging in transnational repression.
Introduced May 14, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 30, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 247.
S. 1753 · End Price Gouging for Medications Act
Introduced May 14, 2025 · Health
Latest action (May 14, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1691 · Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025
Introduced May 8, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 1673 · Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced May 8, 2025 · Health
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1668 · End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.
S. 1662 · Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.Res. 206 · A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
Introduced May 6, 2025 · Health
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2778)
S. 1588 · Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act of 2025
Introduced May 5, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 1585 · Reduction in Force Review Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1554 · Make Sense Not Cents Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1446 · Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1445 · Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 1274 · Protecting American Households From Rising Energy Costs Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1220 · Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1200 · Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.