U.S. Senator · D · Oregon
Jeff Merkley
- Term
- 2021–2027
- Office
- 531 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 154
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Merkley puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Foreign policy
Extensive record
Merkley's profile cites 58 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
58 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Support Taiwan's International Engagement
The record (58)
- Bill authoredUnited States - Taiwan Partnership in the Americas ActLatest action 2025-10-30
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.Latest action 2026-03-23
- Bill authoredBlue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-27
- Bill authoredTaiwan Relations Reinforcement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-05
- Bill authoredAssuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredSouthern Mongolian Human Rights Policy ActLatest action 2024-11-13
- Bill authoredProhibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-04
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Latest action 2026-09-29
Health care
Extensive record
Merkley's profile cites 56 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
56 bills
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Their stated view
- Strengthening Healthcare Access — He supports legislation aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare, improving patient protections, and investing in the nursing workforce.
Commitments tracked here
- Increase Nursing Workforce Protections
- Ban Asbestos Nationally
The record (57)
- Bill authoredAlan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-16
- Bill authoredAlan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-04
- Bill cosponsoredBanning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-24
- Bill authoredA concurrent resolution recognizing a health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting the fundamental rights of children due to the Trump administration's directives that unleash fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, while suppressing climate change science.Latest action 2025-07-16
- Bill authoredSmaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-28
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week".Latest action 2025-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-18
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia.Latest action 2026-09-29
Democracy & ethics
Extensive record
Merkley's profile cites 30 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
30 bills
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Their stated view
- Upholding Democratic Integrity — Senator Merkley focuses on transparency in government, protecting electoral processes, and ensuring accountability for public officials.
Commitments tracked here
- Protect Elections from Fraudulent AI
The record (31)
- Bill authoredFraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-11
- Bill authoredBan Gambling on Elections Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-18
- Bill authoredBan Gambling on Elections Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-20
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-16
- Bill cosponsoredCrypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-25
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".Latest action 2026-09-15
- Bill authoredUnited States Postal Service Shipping Equity ActLatest action 2024-09-17
- Bill authoredTABOO ActLatest action 2026-08-06
Education
Substantial record
Merkley's profile cites 14 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
14 bills
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Their stated view
- Enhancing Educational Opportunities — He champions initiatives to improve public education, support students from early childhood through higher education, and ensure access to quality learning environments.
Commitments tracked here
- Expand Library Access for Summer Students
The record (14)
- Bill authoredSummer Meals and Learning Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredSmaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-12
- Bill cosponsoredWestern Water Reinvestment ActLatest action 2026-09-16
- Bill authoredSchool Access to Naloxone Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredPolice Training and Independent Review Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-24
- Bill authoredProtecting Students from Worthless Degrees ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill cosponsoredDebt-Free College Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-15
Justice & civil rights
Substantial record
Merkley's profile cites 11 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
11 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Increase Transparency for Epstein Files
The record (11)
- Bill authoredEpstein Files Transparency Act IILatest action 2026-07-15
- Bill authoredEpstein Files Transparency ActLatest action 2025-07-30
- Bill authoredTABOO ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredDrug Deal Disclosure ActLatest action 2026-04-21
- Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2026-01-08
- Bill cosponsoredState Department Integrity and Transparency ActLatest action 2026-06-09
- Bill cosponsoredBeyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-30
- Bill cosponsoredGun Records Restoration and Preservation ActLatest action 2026-06-11
Environment & energy
Some record
Merkley's profile cites 3 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
3 bills
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Their stated view
- Protecting Environmental Health — Senator Merkley advocates for policies that combat climate change, reduce pollution, and protect natural resources for future generations.
Commitments tracked here
- Create National Recycling and Composting Standards
The record (3)
- Bill authoredTruth in Labeling Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredA 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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredA 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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".Latest action 2026-06-09
Economy & jobs
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Merkley has stated a position on promoting economic fairness, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Promoting Economic Fairness — Senator Merkley works to create a fair economy by supporting workers, regulating financial institutions, and ensuring economic opportunity for all.
What Merkley stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Environment
Protecting Environmental Health
Senator Merkley advocates for policies that combat climate change, reduce pollution, and protect natural resources for future generations.
- 02Health
Strengthening Healthcare Access
He supports legislation aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare, improving patient protections, and investing in the nursing workforce.
- 03Economy
Promoting Economic Fairness
Senator Merkley works to create a fair economy by supporting workers, regulating financial institutions, and ensuring economic opportunity for all.
- 04Education
Enhancing Educational Opportunities
He champions initiatives to improve public education, support students from early childhood through higher education, and ensure access to quality learning environments.
- 05Democracy
Upholding Democratic Integrity
Senator Merkley focuses on transparency in government, protecting electoral processes, and ensuring accountability for public officials.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below links to its source and potentially related congressional records. Topic matches do not establish support, opposition, a verified speech, or fulfillment. Senate roll-call votes are not currently included in this collection.
- Health
Increase Nursing Workforce Protections
He is committed to limiting mandatory overtime for nurses and establishing national standards to improve their working conditions and patient safety.
On the record: 8 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-18
- Bill authoredTitle VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-28
- Bill cosponsoredA 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".Latest action 2026-09-29
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.Latest action 2025-05-06
- Bill cosponsoredDouble the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing 2026 as "The Year of The Power of Nurses" in Celebration of the 130th Anniversary of the American Nurses Association.Latest action 2026-01-15
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredNurse Overtime and Patient Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Health
Ban Asbestos Nationally
Senator Merkley commits to banning asbestos use in the United States to protect public health from its harmful effects.
On the record: 49 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredAlan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-16
- Bill authoredAlan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-04
- Bill cosponsoredBanning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-24
- Bill authoredA concurrent resolution recognizing a health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting the fundamental rights of children due to the Trump administration's directives that unleash fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, while suppressing climate change science.Latest action 2025-07-16
- Bill authoredSmaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-28
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week".Latest action 2025-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia.Latest action 2026-09-29
- Bill cosponsoredNo Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-09
- Law
Increase Transparency for Epstein Files
Senator Merkley champions legislation to ensure the public disclosure and transparency of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
On the record: 11 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredEpstein Files Transparency Act IILatest action 2026-07-15
- Bill authoredEpstein Files Transparency ActLatest action 2025-07-30
- Bill authoredTABOO ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredDrug Deal Disclosure ActLatest action 2026-04-21
- Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2026-01-08
- Bill cosponsoredState Department Integrity and Transparency ActLatest action 2026-06-09
- Bill cosponsoredBeyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-30
- Bill cosponsoredGun Records Restoration and Preservation ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- International Affairs
Support Taiwan's International Engagement
Senator Merkley supports legislation to strengthen Taiwan's international participation and address global challenges.
On the record: 58 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredUnited States - Taiwan Partnership in the Americas ActLatest action 2025-10-30
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.Latest action 2026-03-23
- Bill authoredBlue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-27
- Bill authoredTaiwan Relations Reinforcement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-05
- Bill authoredAssuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredSouthern Mongolian Human Rights Policy ActLatest action 2024-11-13
- Bill authoredProhibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-04
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Latest action 2026-09-29
- Education
Expand Library Access for Summer Students
He plans to create a federal grant program to help state libraries keep school libraries open for students during summer months, especially those with lunch programs.
On the record: 14 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSummer Meals and Learning Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredSmaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-12
- Bill cosponsoredWestern Water Reinvestment ActLatest action 2026-09-16
- Bill authoredSchool Access to Naloxone Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredPolice Training and Independent Review Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-24
- Bill authoredProtecting Students from Worthless Degrees ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill cosponsoredDebt-Free College Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-15
- Democracy
Protect Elections from Fraudulent AI
Senator Merkley has sponsored legislation aimed at regulating fraudulent artificial intelligence in elections.
On the record: 30 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredFraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-11
- Bill authoredBan Gambling on Elections Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-18
- Bill authoredBan Gambling on Elections Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-20
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-16
- Bill cosponsoredCrypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-25
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".Latest action 2026-09-15
- Bill authoredUnited States Postal Service Shipping Equity ActLatest action 2024-09-17
- Bill authoredTABOO ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Environment
Create National Recycling and Composting Standards
He aims to establish clear national labeling standards for recyclable, compostable, reusable, and refillable materials to reduce waste and improve environmental practices.
On the record: 3 bills
See the 3 records behind this
- Bill authoredTruth in Labeling Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredA 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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredA 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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".Latest action 2026-06-09
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