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Jeff Merkley

DSenator (D-OR)


Committee assignments

  • Appropriations
  • Budget
  • Environment and Public Works
  • Foreign Relations
  • Printing
  • Rules and Administration

Top industries by PAC contributions (2022 cycle)

  • Fire fighters unions & associations$5,000
  • Corporate lawyers & law firms$3,000
  • State & local govt employee unions$2,500
  • Other physician specialists$1,000
  • Health care services$1,000

These figures are from OpenSecrets' 2022-cycle bulk release — the most recent Sift has been able to obtain. They are not refreshed between cycle releases.

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