Sen. Jeff Merkley

Co-sponsor SRES 900

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses support for designating the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to honor the history and culture of Native Americans. It notes that many states and municipalities already observe this day, while Columbus Day remains a federal holiday. The bill encourages citizens to participate in ceremonies that promote awareness of Indigenous contributions and explicitly supports making Indigenous Peoples' Day an official federal holiday.

In committee Sep 24, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5565

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.

In committee Sep 24, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5558

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to facilitate the installation of evidence-based suicide deterrents, including suicide prevention nets and barriers, on certain infrastructure, and for other purposes.

In committee Sep 24, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5546

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening.

In committee Sep 24, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5545

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

In committee Sep 24, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5544

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to prohibit biometric surveillance by the Federal Government without explicit statutory authorization and to withhold certain Federal public safety grants from State and local governments that engage in biometric surveillance.

In committee Sep 24, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5539

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.

In committee Sep 24, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5525

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes.

In committee Sep 24, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5512

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to subject certain private funds to joint and several liability with respect to the liabilities of firms acquired and controlled by those funds, and for other purposes.

In committee Sep 24, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3258

Passed · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the FAA to create and maintain a public website listing medications approved for use by pilots, air traffic controllers, and aviation trainees seeking medical certification. The list must include all approved prescription and over-the-counter medications, indicate required duty limitations for certain drugs, flag medications the FAA prohibits ("Do Not Issue"), and provide clear guidance for medical providers. The FAA must develop this list with input from aviation experts, training institutions, and union representatives, and update it annually to reflect current medical standards. This directly affects aviation medical applicants by making medication safety information transparent and accessible at the time of certification.

TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances aviation safety by requiring FAA transparency on medications for pilots/air traffic controllers, directly supporting transportation safety standards within aviation.85% confidence

Passed Sep 24, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track