US Senator

Jeff Merkley Authored & Sponsored Legislation

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Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR172

Introduced
4/10/25  
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR180

A resolution designating the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week".
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR19

This resolution (1) mourns the passing of former President Jimmy Carter and extends sympathy to his family; and (2) honors his life, legacy, and contributions to the United States. 
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR195

Introduced
5/1/25  
A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR198

Introduced
5/1/25  
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR204

Introduced
5/5/25  
A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR218

Introduced
5/13/25  
A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR224

Introduced
5/13/25  
A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR206

Introduced
5/6/25  
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
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Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR226

Introduced
5/14/25  
A resolution condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for engaging in transnational repression.