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Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

3/9/2025, 12:42 PM

Jeff Merkley Congressional Service

Jeff Merkley is a United States Congressman for the state of Oregon. Jeff currently serves as a Senator for the state of Oregon and has served a total of 8 terms in congress.

Jeff Merkley has participated in over 1005 voting sessions, sponsored over 1043 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4400 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Jeff Merkley supports policies that prioritize working families, raising the minimum wage, and investing in infrastructure to create jobs. He also advocates for fair trade agreements and protecting American workers from outsourcing.


Agriculture

Liberal

Jeff Merkley is a strong advocate for family farms and sustainable agriculture practices. He supports policies that protect small farmers, promote organic farming, and ensure food safety.


Immigration

Liberal

Jeff Merkley supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, as well as measures to secure the border and protect immigrant rights.


Education

Liberal

Jeff Merkley believes in investing in public education, making college more affordable, and providing resources for teachers and students. He supports measures to reduce student debt and increase access to quality education.


Energy

Extremely liberal

Jeff Merkley is a strong advocate for clean energy and combating climate change. He supports policies that promote renewable energy sources, reduce carbon emissions, and transition to a sustainable energy future.


Climate change

Extremely liberal

Jeff Merkley believes that climate change is a serious threat that requires urgent action. He supports policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect natural resources, and invest in renewable energy.


Healthcare

Liberal

Jeff Merkley supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting Medicaid and Medicare, and lowering prescription drug costs. He advocates for universal healthcare coverage and patient protections.


Housing

Liberal

Jeff Merkley believes in affordable housing for all Americans and supports policies to address homelessness, increase affordable housing options, and prevent housing discrimination.


Transportation

Liberal

Jeff Merkley advocates for investing in transportation infrastructure, improving public transit options, and reducing carbon emissions from transportation. He supports policies to modernize transportation systems and promote sustainable transportation.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Jeff Merkley is committed to supporting veterans and their families. He advocates for improving healthcare and mental health services for veterans, as well as expanding educational and job opportunities for veterans.


Voting rights

Liberal

Jeff Merkley is a strong advocate for protecting voting rights and expanding access to the ballot box. He supports measures to prevent voter suppression, increase voter participation, and ensure fair and secure elections.

Contact Jeff Merkley

Phone Number

(202) 224-3753


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510


Zip Code

20510

Comments

Latest Bills

Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026
Bill HR 8266April 17, 2026
HBCU Research Capacity Act
Bill HR 8264April 17, 2026
Cardiovascular Disease Early Detection and Prevention Act of 2026
Bill HR 8260April 17, 2026
Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026
Bill HR 8261April 17, 2026
Empowering Shareholders Act of 2026
Bill HR 8265April 17, 2026
Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026
Bill HR 8263April 17, 2026
Build More Power Act
Bill HR 8262April 17, 2026
Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026
Bill HR 8259April 17, 2026
Same-Day Paratransit Innovation Act
Bill HR 8128April 17, 2026
Small County PILT Parity Act
Bill HR 8257April 17, 2026
A concurrent resolution recognizing the essential work of the League of Oregon Cities.
Bill SCONRES 10March 14, 2025
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the operations of the National Institutes of Health should not experience any interruption, delay, or funding disruption in violation of the law and that the workforce of the National Institutes of Health is essential to sustaining medical progress.
Bill SRES 93March 3, 2025
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.
Bill SRES 89February 24, 2025
A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
Bill SRES 88March 6, 2025
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.
Bill SRES 68February 21, 2025
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill SRES 66March 6, 2025