Jeff Merkley

Merkley co-introduced the Ban Flock Act to prohibit government use of AI-powered license plate surveillance cameras.

“WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today released the Ban Flock Act, legislation to put an end to the rise in AI-p…”

Merkley reintroduces legislation to impose a moratorium banning government use of facial recognition and biometric technology due to surveillance and bias concerns.

“Bill Text (PDF) Washington (September 25, 2026) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Representatives…”

Merkley urges the state advisory committee to weigh energy, water, land, tribal, and transparency impacts of rapid data center expansion, favoring greater oversight and accountability.

“Oregon senators: “Several issues have been raised by constituents regarding responsible data center development with our offices, ranging from local to state to federal jurisdiction.” Washington, D.C…”