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Jeff Merkley’s Legislation

Every measure they introduced or cosponsored in the 119th Congress.

Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Senator for Oregon

How far their measures got

19788In committee

2324On the floor

1639In committee (other chamber)

909On the floor (other chamber)

811Resolving differences

793With the President

789Became law

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S.J.Res. 221A 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.Senate · Joint resolution · 1 cosponsorInternational Affairs · Foreign Relations CommitteeSponsorIn committeeIntroduced Oct 15, 2026 · Latest action Oct 15, 2026 S. 4009Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection ActSenate · Bill · Sen. Ted Cruz (Republican-Texas) · 11 cosponsorsInternational Affairs · Foreign Relations CommitteeCosponsorIn committee — the Housejoined Mar 5 · Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · Latest action Oct 5, 2026 S. 5045Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026Senate · Bill · Sen. John R. Curtis (Republican-Utah) · 7 cosponsorsEnvironmental Protection · Environment and Public Works CommitteeCosponsorIn committee — the Housejoined Jul 21 · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Latest action Oct 5, 2026 S. 3257John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation ActSenate · Bill · Sen. John Hoeven (Republican-North Dakota) · 33 cosponsorsTransportation and Public Works · Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeCosponsorIn committee — the Housejoined Dec 1 · Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · Latest action Oct 1, 2026 S. 3258Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026Senate · Bill · Sen. Tammy Duckworth (Democratic-Illinois) · 14 cosponsorsTransportation and Public Works · Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeCosponsorIn committee — the Housejoined Sep 24 · Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · Latest action Oct 1, 2026 S. 2398Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization ActSenate · Bill · Sen. Susan M. Collins (Republican-Maine) · 23 cosponsorsHealth · Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeCosponsorBecame lawPublic Law 119-118joined Sep 30 · Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5602No Funds for Trump’s Illegal Arch ActSenate · Bill · 3 cosponsorsPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesSponsorOn the floor — the SenateIntroduced Sep 29, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5603Protecting Presidential Memorials ActSenate · Bill · 4 cosponsorsGovernment Operations and PoliticsSponsorOn the floor — the SenateIntroduced Sep 29, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5606Hong Konger Promise of Refuge ActSenate · BillImmigration · Judiciary CommitteeSponsorIn committeeIntroduced Sep 30, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5607Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Clarification ActSenate · Bill · Sen. Ron Wyden (Democratic-Oregon) · 1 cosponsorPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeCosponsorIn committeejoined Sep 30 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5608Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026Senate · Bill · Sen. Mike Crapo (Republican-Idaho) · 3 cosponsorsPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeCosponsorIn committeejoined Sep 30 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5614Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026Senate · Bill · Sen. Brian Schatz (Democratic-Hawaii) · 7 cosponsorsEducation · Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeCosponsorIn committeejoined Sep 30 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5618Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026Senate · Bill · Sen. Richard Blumenthal (Democratic-Connecticut) · 8 cosponsorsLaw · Judiciary CommitteeCosponsorIn committeejoined Sep 30 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5624Honoring Fallen Wildland Firefighters Act of 2026Senate · Bill · 1 cosponsorGovernment Operations and Politics · Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CommitteeSponsorIn committeeIntroduced Sep 30, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5647River Democracy ActSenate · Bill · Sen. Ron Wyden (Democratic-Oregon) · 1 cosponsorPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeCosponsorIn committeejoined Sep 30 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5669End Tax Breaks for Dark Money ActSenate · Bill · Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic-Rhode Island) · 7 cosponsorsTaxation · Finance CommitteeCosponsorIn committeejoined Sep 30 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5670A bill to ensure the prudent obligation of budget authority, and for other purposes.Senate · BillEconomics and Public Finance · Appropriations CommitteeSponsorIn committeeIntroduced Sep 30, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5673Car Privacy Rights Act of 2026Senate · Bill · 2 cosponsorsCommerce · Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeSponsorIn committeeIntroduced Sep 30, 2026 · Latest action Sep 30, 2026 S. 5575Stop Corrupt Gratuities ActSenate · Bill · 3 cosponsorsCrime and Law Enforcement · Judiciary CommitteeSponsorIn committeeIntroduced Sep 29, 2026 · Latest action Sep 29, 2026 S. 5592American Promise Mortgage ActSenate · BillFinance and Financial Sector · Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CommitteeSponsorIn committeeIntroduced Sep 29, 2026 · Latest action Sep 29, 2026 S.J.Res. 197A 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".Senate · Joint resolution · Sen. Tammy Baldwin (Democratic-Wisconsin) · 15 cosponsorsHealth · Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeCosponsorOn the floor — the Senate1 roll-call votejoined Jun 17 · Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · Latest action Sep 29, 2026 S.Res. 852A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Senate · Simple resolution · Sen. Chris Van Hollen (Democratic-Maryland) · 25 cosponsorsInternational Affairs · Foreign Relations CommitteeCosponsorIn committee1 roll-call votejoined Sep 14 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Latest action Sep 29, 2026 S.Res. 917A resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia.Senate · Simple resolution · Sen. Jim Banks (Republican-Indiana) · 1 cosponsorHealthCosponsorAgreed to in the Senatejoined Sep 29 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Latest action Sep 29, 2026 S.Res. 919A 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.Senate · Simple resolution · Sen. Alex Padilla (Democratic-California) · 4 cosponsorsArts, Culture, Religion · Rules and Administration CommitteeCosponsorIn committeejoined Sep 29 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Latest action Sep 29, 2026 S.Res. 920A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.Senate · Simple resolution · Sen. Brian Schatz (Democratic-Hawaii) · 18 cosponsorsJudiciary CommitteeCosponsorIn committeejoined Sep 29 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Latest action Sep 29, 2026

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