Jeff Merkley

Became law (2)

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  Susan Collins (R-ME)· Sep 30

  Cosponsored

  Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

  S. 2398 Health

  A Republican bill with 15 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill is designed to reauthorize specific programs related to vector-borne diseases. The legislation amends the Public Health Service Act to update the timeline for several provisions.

  Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +3

    Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?

    The bill enhances support for health departments and regional centers that address vector-borne diseases, improving pandemic preparedness related to those diseases.

  • Scored +2

    Would children be better off under this?

    Preventing and treating vector-borne diseases has a small positive impact on children's health.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Mike Crapo (R-ID)· Dec 18

  Cosponsored

  Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

  S. 356 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 16 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 399–5 on Dec 9.

  This bill aims to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. It extends various deadlines and years within the original act, such as changing certain dates from 2023 to 2026.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The bill directly extends financial payments and project authority to rural counties containing federal land.

  • Scored +5

    Does this invest in rural communities?

    The bill explicitly extends funding and authority for counties with federal lands to support their local development and special projects.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (17)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

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  Jeff Merkley (D-OR)· Mar 22

  Their bill

  WIPPES Act

  S. 1092 Commerce

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Mar 24

  This Act requires certain products to include specific labeling. It mandates that covered products, such as certain premoistened nonwoven wipes, must display a "Do Not Flush" label and symbol on their packaging.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +6

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The Act aims to prevent pollution in wastewater infrastructure by preventing the flushing of non-biodegradable wipes.

  • Scored +5

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The Act enhances consumer protection by requiring clear, high-contrast warnings against flushing certain products.

  The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The Act reduces states' rights by preempting state and local laws regarding product labeling for these items.

  • Scored -3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The Act imposes new compliance and labeling costs on manufacturers and retailers.

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  Jeff Merkley (D-OR)· Nov 20

  Their bill

  REUSE Act of 2025

  S. 2110 Environmental Protection

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Nov 20

  This Act directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare a report on reuse and refill systems. The report must be made publicly available within two years of the Act's enactment.

  Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +4

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The act directs the EPA to research systems that reduce waste through reuse and refill.

  • Scored +3

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill directs the EPA to evaluate job creation opportunities arising from reuse and refill systems.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Curtis (R-UT)· Sep 29

  Cosponsored

  Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026

  S. 5045 Environmental Protection

  A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the Senate

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Oct 5

  This bill changes how air quality monitoring handles prescribed fires under the Clean Air Act. The bill includes prescribed fires in the definition of exceptional events.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill improves air quality management and smoke hazard mitigation through new grant programs and regulatory clarity.

  • Scored +4

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill specifically includes cultural burning activities determined by Indian tribes in its definition of prescribed fire.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 14 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 10 no, 406 yes. 7 of these passed a chamber
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 8 no, 215 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 127 no, 95 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (3 yes, 2 no)
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? 3 no, 210 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 1 no, 334 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 40 no, 248 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 210 yes. 2 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 2 no, 201 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber