Senator
Jeff Merkley
Oregon · In office since 2009
Committees6
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Senate Committee on the BudgetRanking Member
- Joint Committee on Printing
Also serves on 12 subcommittees.
Bills sponsored1287
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the agreement for civilian nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. (opens in new tab)
SJRES 221 · Introduced Oct 15, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/30/2026. (Oct 15, 2026)
- Honoring Fallen Wildland Firefighters Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5624 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act (opens in new tab)
S 5606 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Immigration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 30, 2026)
- A bill to ensure the prudent obligation of budget authority, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5670 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Car Privacy Rights Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5673 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Commerce
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sep 30, 2026)
- American Promise Mortgage Act (opens in new tab)
S 5592 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sep 29, 2026)
- No Funds for Trump’s Illegal Arch Act (opens in new tab)
S 5602 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Protecting Presidential Memorials Act (opens in new tab)
S 5603 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act (opens in new tab)
S 5575 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 29, 2026)
- Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5568 · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 28, 2026)
Bills cosponsored5069
- Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025 (opens in new tab)
S 3296 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568. (Sep 14, 2026)
- End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act (opens in new tab)
S 5669 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Taxation
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sep 30, 2026)
- River Democracy Act (opens in new tab)
S 5647 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5618 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Law
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Clarification Act (opens in new tab)
S 5607 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5608 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5614 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 30, 2026)
- 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. (opens in new tab)
SRES 919 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5174) (Sep 29, 2026)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia. (opens in new tab)
SRES 917 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Health
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5138; text: CR S5172) (Sep 29, 2026)
- A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. (opens in new tab)
SRES 920 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176) (Sep 29, 2026)
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