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Jeffrey Alan Merkley

Democratic · U.S. Senate · OR

Jeff Merkley is a Democratic U.S. senator from OR. Jeff Merkley serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. Jeff Merkley has served in Congress since 2009. Paper Trail tracks organization-affiliated PAC contributions, committee assignments, legislation, and documented organization connections associated with this member.

Congressional data updated Sep 3, 2026
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Federal Election Commission

Campaign Financial Summary

FEC campaign totals are tied to this politician’s verified candidate ID and authorized committees. Contributions received are separate from independent expenditures and other outside spending.

2025–2026 cycle

FEC-reported campaign totals

FEC candidate record ↗
5 of 478 FEC receipt pages imported0 of 1 authorized committees complete · 100 Schedule A records stored. Itemized totals below are partial and will rise as the import continues.
Total raised$4,540,974
Total spent$1,979,569
Candidate loansNot reported
Authorized-committee transfersNot reported
Cash on handNot reported
Debts owedNot reported
Total contributionsNot reported
Individuals$3,538,522
Receipt categories and non-individual contributors
Party committees$0
Other political committees$477,520
Candidate contributions$0
Total loans—
Other federal receipts—
Operating-expense offsets$13,143
Refunded individual contributions$38,786

Itemized non-individual receipts

These Schedule A records exclude individual contributors and memo-only rows. They are categorized from immutable FEC committee IDs and metadata. Summary totals also include unitemized receipts, transfers, loans and adjustments, so this itemized subtotal is not expected to equal total raised.

PACs$19,000
Organizations$17,290
FIDELITY INVESTMENTSOrganizations · 1 receipt$15,588
ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERSPACs · C00029504 · 1 receiptReviewed parent: International Union of Operating EngineersPAC - Qualified$5,000
MAPLE PACPACs · C00542621 · 1 receiptParent organization awaiting reviewPAC - Qualified$5,000
NATIONAL RURAL LETTER CARRIERS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPACs · C00072025 · 1 receiptParent organization awaiting reviewPAC - Qualified$5,000
OREGON BLUE VICTORY FUNDPACs · C00715136 · 1 receiptParent organization awaiting reviewPAC - Nonqualified$4,000
AMALGAMATED BANKOrganizations · 1 receipt$1,702

2023–2024 cycle

FEC-reported campaign totals

FEC candidate record ↗
5 of 386 FEC receipt pages imported0 of 1 authorized committees complete · 100 Schedule A records stored. Itemized totals below are partial and will rise as the import continues.
Total raised$1,508,836
Total spent$1,480,340
Candidate loansNot reported
Authorized-committee transfersNot reported
Cash on handNot reported
Debts owedNot reported
Total contributionsNot reported
Individuals$1,002,447
Receipt categories and non-individual contributors
Party committees$0
Other political committees$41,225
Candidate contributions$0
Total loans—
Other federal receipts—
Operating-expense offsets$3,586
Refunded individual contributions$7,335

Itemized non-individual receipts

These Schedule A records exclude individual contributors and memo-only rows. They are categorized from immutable FEC committee IDs and metadata. Summary totals also include unitemized receipts, transfers, loans and adjustments, so this itemized subtotal is not expected to equal total raised.

Organizations$22,429
FIDELITY INVESTMENTSOrganizations · 1 receipt$22,173
AMALGAMATED BANKOrganizations · 1 receipt$256

Canonical FEC Schedule A receipts

FEC-Identified PAC Contributions

Net itemized PAC receipts

$19,0002025–2026 cycle

Gross itemized PAC receipts

$19,000Before refunds and offsets

Refunds / offsets

$0

Largest identified PAC

ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS$5,000

5 of 478 FEC receipt pages imported. These totals are partial and must not be compared with the complete candidate summary as if they covered every receipt.

This replaces the older recipient-side PAC estimate. Every row comes from the candidate campaign’s Schedule A filings and is identified by FEC committee ID. Parent organizations appear only after review; names never create the link.

ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS

International Union of Operating Engineers

C00029504 · PAC - Qualified

$5,0001 receipt
MAPLE PAC

Parent organization awaiting review

C00542621 · PAC - Qualified

$5,0001 receipt
NATIONAL RURAL LETTER CARRIERS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

Parent organization awaiting review

C00072025 · PAC - Qualified

$5,0001 receipt
OREGON BLUE VICTORY FUND

Parent organization awaiting review

C00715136 · PAC - Nonqualified

$4,0001 receipt

Structured organization taxonomy

Tracked PAC Money by Sector

This gross-contribution distribution excludes refunds and offsets and is not total industry support. Categories use reviewed organization profiles first, then transparent parent-organization and committee-name rules. Political and ideological committees are kept separate from commercial industries.

Construction & Building Trades$5,000
Other / uncategorized$5,000
Transportation & Logistics$5,000
Political & Ideological Committees$4,000

Institutional position

Current Committee Assignments

Ranking MemberSubcommittee
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory OversightExplore committee →
Ranking MemberSubcommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesExplore committee →
Ranking Member
Senate Committee on the BudgetExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's IssuesExplore committee →
Joint Committee on PrintingExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity PolicyExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Transportation and InfrastructureExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and SafetyExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy and Water DevelopmentExplore committee →
Senate Committee on Environment and Public WorksExplore committee →
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health PolicyExplore committee →
Senate Committee on AppropriationsExplore committee →
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Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related ProgramsExplore committee →
Senate Committee on Rules and AdministrationExplore committee →
Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsExplore committee →
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Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related AgenciesExplore committee →

Paper Trail legislation records

Sponsored & Cosponsored Measures by Topic

HealthScience & Technology
S. 1816 — Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

Cosponsor · Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 This bill establishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Specifically, MA plans must (1) establish an electronic prior authorization program that meets specified standards; (2) annually submit to the CMS for publication specified prior authorization information, including the percentage of requests approved and the average response time; and (3) meet other standards, as set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), relating to the quality and timeliness of prior authorization determinations. The CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology must publish on the CMS' website a report that analyzes the information received from MA plans, the feasibility of implementing real-time decision making with respect to prior authorization requests, and the impact of decisions that are made using artificial intelligence on patient access.

EnergyEnvironment
S. 93 — Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025

Cosponsor · Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025 This bill extends through FY2030 and modifies the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act to address algal blooms and hypoxia (deficiency of oxygen) in U. S. marine, estuarine, and freshwater systems. Harmful algal blooms are high concentrations of algae that may create nuisance or toxic conditions that are harmful to humans, animals, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy.

Public Lands
S. 888 — Oregon Recreation Enhancement Act

Cosponsor · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.

Justice & Civil Rights
S. 545 — Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

Cosponsor · Combating Illicit Xylazine Act This bill regulates xylazine under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Xylazine, also known as tranq , is a nonopioid sedative and pain reliever that is approved for use in animals. Recently, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reported an increase in trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. This bill adds xylazine, including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers, to schedule III of the CSA.

EnvironmentEconomy & Finance
S. 25 — Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025

Cosponsor · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Congressional Service History
Senate · OR

Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · Democratic

Senate · OR

Jan 6, 2015 – Jan 3, 2021 · Democratic

Senate · OR

Jan 6, 2009 – Jan 3, 2015 · Democratic