PolicyBrief

Legislative Activity

Track Jeff's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record

S. 4017
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
End Prediction Market Corruption Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits high-level government officials from trading event contracts and mandates stricter financial disclosure requirements to prevent the misuse of nonpublic information.

Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S. 3930
119th CongressFeb 26th 2026
HOPE (Humans over Private Equity) for Homeownership Act
IN COMMITTEE

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

Senator

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S. 3820
119th CongressFeb 10th 2026
Soil CARE Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

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.

Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S. 3812
119th CongressFeb 10th 2026
WORK to Save Lives Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

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S. 3735
119th CongressJan 29th 2026
Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act
IN COMMITTEE

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
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S. 3745
119th CongressJan 29th 2026
ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act
IN COMMITTEE

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.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S.RES. 583
119th CongressJan 15th 2026
A resolution recognizing 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" in Celebration of the 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association.
IN COMMITTEE

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.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

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S. 3673
119th CongressJan 15th 2026
Roadside Pollinator Program Amendments Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act expands and increases funding for the federal program promoting pollinator-friendly vegetation management practices along highways.

Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley

Senator

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S. 3655
119th CongressJan 15th 2026
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act
IN COMMITTEE

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.

Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley

Senator

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S. 3621
119th CongressJan 13th 2026
Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act
IN COMMITTEE

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.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S.RES. 580
119th CongressJan 8th 2026
A resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to prominently display, in a publicly accessible location in the Senate wing of the United States Capitol, a plaque honoring the members of law enforcement responding on January 6, 2021, until the plaque can be placed in its permanent location.
SENATE PASSED

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.

Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley

Senator

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S. 3588
119th CongressJan 7th 2026
School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes grant programs to fund the purchase of naloxone and training for first responders and schools to combat opioid overdoses.

Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley

Senator

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S.RES. 321
119th CongressDec 18th 2025
A resolution commemorating 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam on July 11, 2025.
SENATE PASSED

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.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S.RES. 548
119th CongressDec 17th 2025
A resolution denouncing the horrors of authoritarianism.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution denounces the dangers of authoritarianism and affirms the essential democratic principles that protect the United States from its rise.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S. 3506
119th CongressDec 16th 2025
Post-Wildfire Environmental Emergency Assistance Act
IN COMMITTEE

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.

Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley

Senator

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S. 3435
119th CongressDec 11th 2025
FAAN Act
IN COMMITTEE

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.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S. 3408
119th CongressDec 9th 2025
Change Corruption Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act prohibits the issuance of U.S. currency featuring the likeness of any living or currently serving President.

Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley

Senator

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S. 3344
119th CongressDec 4th 2025
Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

This bill prohibits the use of U.S. military force for hostilities against Venezuela unless specifically authorized by Congress.

Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S. 2110
119th CongressNov 20th 2025
Research for Environmental Uses and Sustainable Economies Act of 2025
SENATE PASSED

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.

Jeff Merkley
D

Jeff Merkley

Senator

OR

S. 3123
119th CongressNov 6th 2025
Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

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.

Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Merkley

Senator

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