Jeff Merkley

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.

To require the Federal financial regulators to issue guidance encouraging financial institutions to work with consumers and businesses affected by a Federal Government shutdown, and for other purposes.

Voter Purge Protection Act

Designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.

Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

Expressing support for the designation of October 5 through October 11, 2025, as National 4–H Week.

To provide back pay to Federal contractors, and for other purposes.

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

To establish universal child care and early learning programs.

Affirming the unwavering commitment of the Senate to the First Amendment and to freedom of speech and of the press as foundations of the democratic republic of the United States.

To establish grant programs for health professional schools, and for other purposes.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as National Estuaries Week.

Expressing support for the recognition of September 22, 2025, to September 28, 2025, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week.

Supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day, recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025

To authorize transitional sheltering assistance for individuals who live in areas with unhealthy air quality caused by wildfires, and for other purposes.

To prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections.

Recognizing September 20, 2025, as National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day.

To establish a process for the Board on Geographic Names to review and revise offensive place names, to create an advisory committee to recommend offensive place names to be reviewed by the Board, and for other purposes.