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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

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1057February 12, 2026
Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act
Bill HR 3617February 12, 2026
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Bill S 1383February 12, 2026
Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
Bill HR 2189February 12, 2026
To amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit the Secretary of Commerce from prohibiting, or requiring any permit or other authorization for, the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have been authorized by a Federal or State agency
Bill HR 261February 12, 2026
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
Bill HR 7084February 12, 2026
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.
Bill SRES 606February 12, 2026
A resolution denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.
Bill SRES 605February 12, 2026
A resolution recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
Bill SRES 604February 12, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to inverted corporations.
Bill S 3847February 12, 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