Track Jeff's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record
This bill prohibits high-level government officials from trading event contracts and mandates stricter financial disclosure requirements to prevent the misuse of nonpublic information.
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The End Prediction Market Corruption Act prohibits the President, Vice President, and Members of Congress from trading event contracts to prevent conflicts of interest and the misuse of nonpublic information. The bill also mandates strict financial disclosure requirements for high-level government officials and establishes civil penalties for those who violate these trading restrictions.
The HOPE for Homeownership Act imposes a 15% excise tax on hedge fund purchases of single-family homes and eliminates key tax deductions for hedge funds operating in the residential rental market.
Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley
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The HOPE for Homeownership Act aims to increase housing affordability by discouraging hedge funds from purchasing single-family homes. The bill imposes a 15% excise tax on such acquisitions and establishes additional corporate surtaxes and tax deduction limitations for hedge fund taxpayers. These measures are designed to curb institutional investment in residential properties and prioritize individual homeownership.
The Soil CARE Act of 2026 establishes a mandatory training program for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to educate its personnel and third-party providers on soil health management practices for agricultural producers.
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Jeff Merkley
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The Soil CARE Act of 2026 establishes a dedicated training program for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) focused on soil health management. This initiative aims to equip NRCS personnel and third-party providers with the necessary science and technical support to assist agricultural producers in implementing improved soil health practices. The program mandates comprehensive curriculum development, including online and in-person training, to advance conservation and regeneration efforts across the agricultural sector.
This act establishes non-mandatory guidance for private employers and mandatory requirements for federal agencies regarding opioid overdose reversal medication in the workplace.
Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley
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The WORK to Save Lives Act aims to combat workplace opioid overdoses by providing non-mandatory guidance to private employers on stocking and training for overdose reversal medication. Additionally, the bill mandates that all federal agencies must acquire and maintain this medication and provide annual employee training on its use. This legislation seeks to ensure preparedness for opioid emergencies across various workplaces.
This act prohibits the use of images of current or former elected officials or living political figures on the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley
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This bill, the Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act, amends existing law to regulate the imagery used on the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Specifically, it prohibits the use of any image featuring a living current or former elected official or any other living political figure on the pass.
This bill establishes a civil remedy allowing individuals to sue the U.S. government for constitutional rights violations committed by ICE or CBP officers, regardless of official policy.
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Jeff Merkley
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The ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act establishes a civil remedy allowing individuals to sue the U.S. government for monetary damages when ICE or CBP officers violate their constitutional or legal rights. This liability applies even if the officer was not following official policy. The bill aims to hold the government financially accountable for misconduct such as racial profiling and unreasonable searches by these agencies.
This resolution designates 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the American Nurses Association and honor the vital contributions of nurses.
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Jeff Merkley
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This resolution designates 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the American Nurses Association. The designation serves to honor the vital contributions nurses make to the health and well-being of the nation.
This act expands and increases funding for the federal program promoting pollinator-friendly vegetation management practices along highways.
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Jeff Merkley
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The Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act expands federal support for pollinator-friendly practices along highways. This bill increases grant funding amounts and authorizes higher overall program funding through 2031. It also broadens eligibility for grants and refines consultation requirements with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Indian Tribes during vegetation management planning.
This Act requires the Secretary of State to determine if Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices merit existing U.S. privileges and imposes restrictions on U.S. government promotion of Hong Kong autonomy if it is deemed insufficiently autonomous from China.
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Jeff Merkley
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This Act requires the Secretary of State to annually determine whether Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) deserve their current privileges and immunities. If the Secretary finds they do not, the offices must terminate operations within 180 days, subject to Congressional review. Furthermore, the bill places new restrictions on U.S. government contracting with HKETOs and limits the promotion of Hong Kong as an autonomous entity if it lacks sufficient autonomy from China.
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to support Venezuela's oil and petroleum infrastructure and requires an annual report from the Secretary of State on compliance.
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Jeff Merkley
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This bill, the Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act, prohibits the use of any federal funds to finance, support, or subsidize the development or maintenance of Venezuela's oil and petroleum infrastructure. It ensures taxpayer money is not used to back risky investments in the Venezuelan oil sector. Furthermore, the Secretary of State must submit an annual report to Congress detailing compliance with this prohibition.
This resolution directs the temporary public display of the plaque honoring the law enforcement officers who responded on January 6, 2021, within the Senate wing of the Capitol until its permanent placement on the western front.
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Jeff Merkley
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This resolution directs the Architect of the Capitol to temporarily display a plaque honoring the law enforcement officers who responded on January 6, 2021, in a public area of the Senate wing. This temporary placement will last until the plaque can be moved to its permanent location on the western front of the U.S. Capitol building.
This bill establishes grant programs to fund the purchase of naloxone and training for first responders and schools to combat opioid overdoses.
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Jeff Merkley
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The School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 establishes grant programs to combat opioid overdose deaths by funding the purchase and administration of overdose reversal drugs in schools and for first responders. This bill specifically authorizes funding to help elementary and secondary schools maintain a supply of these drugs and ensure trained personnel are available during operating hours. It also requires state certification of civil liability protections for those administering emergency aid.
This resolution commemorates 30 years of normalized diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, recognizing the deep, evolving partnership built on shared history and mutual goals.
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Jeff Merkley
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This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, recognizing the significant progress made since 1995. It honors the contributions of the Vietnamese-American community and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to ongoing war legacy programs. The resolution celebrates the current Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and expresses intent to deepen cooperation across trade, defense, and regional security.
This resolution denounces the dangers of authoritarianism and affirms the essential democratic principles that protect the United States from its rise.
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Jeff Merkley
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This resolution strongly denounces the horrors of authoritarianism, recognizing its historical tendency to dismantle democracy and cause significant societal harm. It affirms the foundational principles of the U.S. Constitution, such as the separation of powers, as essential safeguards against tyranny. The document concludes by opposing the implementation of authoritarian policies within the United States.
This act expands federal assistance for post-wildfire emergencies to include environmental remediation, debris removal on public and private lands, and EPA support for hazardous waste cleanup.
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Jeff Merkley
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This Act expands federal assistance available after wildfires to include environmental remediation efforts alongside traditional fire suppression. It authorizes debris removal from both public and private lands following eligible fires, even without a major disaster declaration. Furthermore, the bill allows the EPA to deploy resources to help states manage hazardous waste and substances during post-fire cleanup.
The FAAN Act establishes a billion-dollar grant program to support nursing schools in increasing faculty and student numbers, modernizing education, and expanding capacity to address workforce shortages and public health emergencies.
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Jeff Merkley
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The FAAN Act establishes a new grant program to support nursing schools in addressing critical workforce shortages and modernizing education. These funds aim to increase faculty and student capacity, enhance preparedness for public health emergencies, and improve educational infrastructure. Priority is given to schools serving medically underserved, rural, or minority-serving areas.
This act prohibits the issuance of U.S. currency featuring the likeness of any living or currently serving President.
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Jeff Merkley
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The Change Corruption Act prohibits the United States from featuring the likeness of any living or currently serving President on its currency. This measure aims to prevent undue influence or self-promotion by sitting or recent Presidents on national coinage.
This bill prohibits the use of U.S. military force for hostilities against Venezuela unless specifically authorized by Congress.
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Jeff Merkley
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This bill, the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025, strictly prohibits the use of U.S. military funds for hostilities against Venezuela. Any military action must be specifically authorized by a new law passed by Congress or authorized consistent with the War Powers Resolution. The Act maintains exceptions for self-defense or defense of U.S. personnel, as well as for humanitarian aid and certain counternarcotics operations.
This Act directs the EPA to report on the feasibility and best practices for expanding reuse and refill systems across various sectors to promote sustainable economies.
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Jeff Merkley
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The Research for Environmental Uses and Sustainable Economies Act of 2025 (REUSE Act of 2025) mandates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to produce a comprehensive report on reuse and refill systems. This report must detail the feasibility and best practices for implementing these systems across various sectors, such as food service and consumer goods. The evaluation will cover system scalability, equitable distribution, job creation, economic impacts, and necessary support structures.
This bill mandates U.S. directors at international financial institutions to oppose fossil fuel financing and reduces U.S. contributions based on institutions' fossil fuel investments, while also prohibiting U.S. foreign assistance that supports fossil fuel activity.
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Jeff Merkley
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This Act mandates that U.S. representatives at major international financial institutions must actively oppose financing for new fossil fuel capacity and promote clean energy transitions. It requires the Treasury to reduce U.S. contributions to these institutions dollar-for-dollar based on the amount they finance fossil fuel activities. Furthermore, the bill prohibits U.S. foreign assistance from supporting any activity related to fossil fuels.