Senators Merkley and Sheehy reauthorize the Federal Lands Access Program to enhance transportation to public lands.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Merkley and Sheehy propose transportation bill: U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) announced a bipartisan initiative to reauthorize the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP), which funds transportation access to public lands. The bill aims to ensure continued support for infrastructure benefiting local communities and tourism.
Impact of the FLAP Reauthorization Act: The legislation is expected to preserve safe and reliable transportation routes to federal lands across the U.S., promoting local economies and recreational access. Both Senators emphasized the importance of public lands in their statements, calling the program essential for rural communities.
Broad support for the initiative: The proposal has garnered backing from various organizations, including the National Association of Counties and local county officials, who argue that maintaining these routes is crucial for economic and community well-being. The full text of the bill can be accessed online.
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Jeff Merkley Fundraising
Jeff Merkley recently disclosed $1.1M of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 60th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 92.0% came from individual donors.
Merkley disclosed $418.5K of spending. This was the 147th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Merkley disclosed $6.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 43rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Jeff Merkley Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Jeff Merkley is worth $11.0M, as of March 18th, 2026. This is the 100th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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Jeff Merkley Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jeff Merkley:
- S.4017: A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ban certain Government officials from trading event contracts, and for other purposes.
- S.3930: HOPE (Humans over Private Equity) for Homeownership Act
- S.3820: Soil CARE Act of 2026
- S.3812: WORK to Save Lives Act
- S.3745: ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act
- S.3735: Prohibit Partisan Park Passes Act
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2026 Oregon US Senate Election
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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