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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 5669 · End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 5618 · Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5614 · Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5608 · Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 5607 · Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Clarification Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.Res. 923 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
S.Res. 920 · A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
S.Res. 919 · A resolution honoring the leadership of Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and recognizing his career as a public servant and the enduring value of the Smithsonian Institution to the people of the United States.
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5174)
S.Res. 917 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia.
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5138; text: CR S5172)
S.Res. 913 · A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Sep 28, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S.Res. 911 · A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 28, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)
S. 5570 · Ready to Work Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 28, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 900 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5006-5007)
S. 5565 · Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 5558 · Barriers to Suicide Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5004)
S. 5546 · Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5545 · Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5544 · Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5539 · Affordability is Access Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5525 · Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5512 · Stop Wall Street Looting Act
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 897 · A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5476 · A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.