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Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

Democratic U.S. Senator from Oregon (Class 2)

Sen. Jeff Merkley's current term ends on January 3, 2027, 236 days from today.

Data as of 2026-05-09.

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Quick Facts

Chamber
U.S. Senate
Party
Democratic
State
Oregon
Senate Class
Class 2
Term Start
January 3, 2009
Term End
January 3, 2027
In Congress Since
2009
Next Election
2026

Committee Assignments

Joint Committee on Printing

Joint Minority member

Senate Committee on Appropriations

Senate Minority member

  • Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies(Ranking Member)
  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
  • Energy and Water Development
  • State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
  • Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight(Ranking Member)
  • Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Senate Minority member

  • East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
  • Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
  • Africa and Global Health Policy

Senate Committee on the Budget

Senate Minority member

Ranking Member

Contact

Office
531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Official Profile
congress.gov

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