U.S. Congress - Senator Jeff Merkley, Oregon (D) 
Senator Jeff Merkley
Democrat • Oregon • 1st Term • Sworn In 2009
- 11 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 53 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 8 of 100)
- 71 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 48 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 13 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Ron Wyden
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Joe Manchin
- Sen. Tim Scott
- Votes with party 89%
- Abstains: 1%
Sponsored Bills
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S.934 - Supporting Working Moms Act of 2013Introduced May 13, 2013 17 Views
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 regarding reasonable break time for nursing mothers.
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S.891 - American Jobs in American Forests Act of 2013Introduced May 08, 2013 29 Views
A bill to increase the employment of Americans by requiring State workforce agencies to certify that employers are actively recruiting America...
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S.815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 17 Views
A bill to prohibit the employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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S.854 - STEM Education for the Global Economy Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 12 Views
A bill to improve student academic achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects.
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S.416Introduced Feb 28, 2013 14 Views
A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to make technical corrections, and for other purposes.
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S.335 - Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2013Introduced Feb 14, 2013 7 Views
A bill to provide financing assistance for qualified water infrastructure projects, and for other purposes.
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S.355Introduced Feb 14, 2013 17 Views
A bill to require the United States Trade Representative to notify the World Trade Organization if any member of the World Trade Organization ...
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S.187 - Deceptive Loan Check Elimination ActIntroduced Jan 30, 2013 14 Views
A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit the distribution of any check or other negotiable instrument as part of a solicitation by...
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S.172 - Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending Act of 2013Introduced Jan 29, 2013 13 Views
A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to address certain issues related to the extension of consumer credit, and for other purposes.
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S.160 - Medical Debt Responsibility Act of 2013Introduced Jan 28, 2013 23 Views
A bill to exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled, and for other purp...
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S.Res.6Introduced Jan 03, 2013 11 Views
A resolution to modify extended debate in the Senate to improve the legislative process.
Co-sponsored Bills
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S.Res.146Senate Passed May 16, 2013 19 Views
A resolution designating the week of May 12 through May 18, 2013, as "National Police Week".
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S.947Introduced May 14, 2013 19 Views
A bill to ensure access to certain information for financial services industry regulators, and for other purposes.
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S.917 - Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act of 2013Introduced May 09, 2013 25 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced rate of excise tax on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying ...
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S.897 - Bank on Students Loan Fairness ActIntroduced May 08, 2013 110 Views
A bill to prevent the doubling of the interest rate for Federal subsidized student loans for the 2013-2014 academic year by providing funds fo...
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S.837 - Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 13 Views
A bill to expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.115Senate Passed Apr 25, 2013 21 Views
A resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police De...
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S.824 - Shareholder Protection Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 17 Views
A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political ex...
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S.836 - Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 21 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strengthen the earned income tax credit and make permanent certain tax provisions under t...
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S.Res.112Senate Passed Apr 24, 2013 19 Views
A resolution commending employees of the Senate Post Office, employees of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, members of the Capitol Police, a...
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S.Con.Res.15Introduced Apr 24, 2013 12 Views
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living ...
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S.809 - Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know ActIntroduced Apr 24, 2013 36 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engine...
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S.777Introduced Apr 23, 2013 8 Views
A bill to restore the previous policy regarding restrictions on use of Department of Defense medical facilities.
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S.Res.105Senate Passed Apr 23, 2013 4 Views
A resolution designating April 2013 as "Financial Literacy Month".
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S.774Introduced Apr 22, 2013 22 Views
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communicatio...
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S.769 - America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2013Introduced Apr 18, 2013 23 Views
A bill to designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in the ...
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S.Res.101Senate Passed Apr 17, 2013 15 Views
A resolution condemning the horrific attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for those impacted by thi...
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S.740 - Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2013Introduced Apr 16, 2013 18 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to provide drug rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income...
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S.728 - Tax Parity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act of 2013Introduced Apr 15, 2013 9 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage for employee...
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S.707 - Student Loan Affordability Act of 2013Introduced Apr 11, 2013 7 Views
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
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S.696 - Safe Chemicals Act of 2013Introduced Apr 10, 2013 23 Views
A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed, and for other purp...
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S.673 - Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act of 2013Introduced Apr 09, 2013 15 Views
A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish a national usury rate for consumer credit transactions.
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S.691 - High-Capacity Ammunition Magazine Ban of 2013Introduced Apr 10, 2013 52 Views
A bill to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
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S.687Introduced Apr 09, 2013 10 Views
A bill to prohibit the closing of air traffic control towers, and for other purposes.
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S.679 - Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013Introduced Apr 09, 2013 15 Views
A bill to promote local and regional farm and food systems, and for other purposes.
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S.666 - Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2013Introduced Apr 08, 2013 23 Views
A bill to prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture, and for other purposes.
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S.Res.86Introduced Mar 21, 2013 14 Views
A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.
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S.631 - Healthy Families ActIntroduced Mar 20, 2013 16 Views
A bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
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S.562 - Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013Introduced Mar 14, 2013 13 Views
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health...
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S.551 - Capital Construction Fund Penalty Relief ActIntroduced Mar 13, 2013 12 Views
A bill to provide an election to terminate certain capital construction funds without penalties.
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S.553 - Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement ActIntroduced Mar 13, 2013 9 Views
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary st...
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S.Res.73Senate Passed Mar 07, 2013 4 Views
A resolution designating March 11, 2013, as "World Plumbing Day".
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S.460 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013Introduced Mar 05, 2013 22 Views
A bill to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.
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S.402Introduced Feb 28, 2013 8 Views
A bill to provide for the addition of certain real property to the reservation of the Siletz Tribe in the State of Oregon.
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S.419 - Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2013Introduced Feb 28, 2013 12 Views
A bill to limit the use of cluster munitions.
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S.400 - Corps of Engineers Recreation Improvement ActIntroduced Feb 28, 2013 15 Views
A bill to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to include the Corps of Engineers as a Federal land management agency, and for ot...
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S.395 - Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety ActIntroduced Feb 27, 2013 16 Views
A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide further protection for puppies.
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S.375 - Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity ActIntroduced Feb 25, 2013 12 Views
A bill to require Senate candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form.
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S.363 - Geothermal Production Expansion Act of 2013Introduced Feb 14, 2013 8 Views
A bill to expand geothermal production, and for other purposes.
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S.359 - Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013Introduced Feb 14, 2013 12 Views
A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marihuana, and for other purposes.
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S.346Introduced Feb 14, 2013 13 Views
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit veterans who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total to travel o...
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S.361 - Prompt Notification of Short Sales ActIntroduced Feb 14, 2013 5 Views
A bill to require the lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision wheth...
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S.338 - Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2013Introduced Feb 14, 2013 7 Views
A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to provide consistent and reliable authority for, and for the funding of, the...
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S.353 - Oregon Treasures Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 16 Views
A bill to designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, to make additional wild and scenic river designations in the State of O...
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S.352 - Devil's Staircase Wilderness Act of 2013Introduced Apr 22, 2013 9 Views
A bill to provide for the designation of the Devil's Staircase Wilderness Area in the State of Oregon, to designate segments of Wasson and Fra...
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S.354 - Oregon Caves Revitalization Act of 2013Introduced Apr 22, 2013 12 Views
A bill to modify the boundary of the Oregon Caves National Monument, and for other purposes.
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S.357 - National Blue Alert Act of 2013Introduced Feb 14, 2013 16 Views
A bill to encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to disseminate information when a law enfor...
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S.Res.31Senate Passed Feb 13, 2013 12 Views
A resolution celebrating Black History Month.
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S.307 - Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes ActIntroduced Feb 13, 2013 19 Views
A bill to reduce the Federal budget deficit by closing big oil tax loopholes, and for other purposes.
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S.321 - Paying a Fair Share Act of 2013Introduced Feb 13, 2013 23 Views
A bill to reduce the deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers.
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S.296 - Uniting American Families Act of 2013Introduced Feb 13, 2013 11 Views
A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate discrimination in the immigration laws by permitting permanent partners of Un...
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