Oregon Senators Merkley and Wyden announce over $100 million in federal funding for community projects across Oregon.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Merkley and Wyden secure funding for Oregon projects: Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced the acquisition of over $100 million in federal investments for community projects across nearly every county in Oregon, included in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget approved by Congress.
Community involvement emphasized: The Senators highlighted the importance of local feedback in selecting these projects. "Community-initiated projects are rooted in the fact that no one knows the unique needs of communities across Oregon like the folks living and working in them," said Merkley, reinforcing their commitment to serving Oregonians.
Funding details shared: The funding will support 54 diverse projects aimed at improving infrastructure, public safety, and community services. Specific allocations include emergency service facilities, water systems, and environmental conservation efforts, tailored to address the unique needs of various regions across the state.
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Jeff Merkley Fundraising
Jeff Merkley recently disclosed $781.2K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 72nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 83.7% came from individual donors.
Merkley disclosed $364.0K of spending. This was the 142nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Merkley disclosed $5.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 47th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Jeff Merkley's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Jeff Merkley Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Jeff Merkley is worth $11.0M, as of January 24th, 2026. This is the 101st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Merkley has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Jeff Merkley's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Merkley.
Jeff Merkley Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jeff Merkley:
- S.3673: A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve and reauthorize the pollinator-friendly practices on roadside highways and rights-of-way program, and for other purposes.
- S.3655: A bill to require the President to remove the extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices if Hong Kong no longer enjoys a high degree of autonomy from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
- S.3621: A bill to prohibit the United States Government from funding Venezuela's oil and petroleum infrastructure, and for other purposes.
- S.3588: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide funding for trained school personnel to administer drugs and devices for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose, and for other purposes.
- S.3506: Post-Wildfire Environmental Emergency Assistance Act
- S.3435: FAAN Act
You can track bills proposed by Jeff Merkley on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Merkley.
2026 Oregon US Senate Election
There has been approximately $4,506,573 of spending in Oregon US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Oregon US Senate election.
