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July 20, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Washington State Democrats Join 139 Members of House and Senate to Speak Out Against Charging Migrant Parents Up to $8/Min. to Speak With Their Kids Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
July 19, 2018 Larsen: On Immigration, House Republicans Offer No Real Solutions Rep. Rick Larsen
July 19, 2018 Cantwell Slams Administration's Proposed Reorganization For DOE, DOI Sen. Maria Cantwell
July 19, 2018 Adam Smith Becomes an Original Cosponsor on Legislation to Reform Immigration Enforcement Policy and Terminate ICE Rep. Adam Smith
July 19, 2018 Rep. Jayapal, Rep. Ellison, Rep. Dingell and Members of Congress Launch Medicare For All Congressional Caucus Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 19, 2018 Letter to Secretary Nielsen and Acting Director Vitiello - Question ICE's Practice of Arresting Undocumented Immigrants Taking Steps Toward Legal Status Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 19, 2018 Tweet - "I've introduced a bill alongside 21 Democrats to stop the Trump Administration from detaining and shackling pregnant women in @DHSGov custody, and put in place new standards of care and transparency." Sen. Patty Murray
July 19, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on all my colleagues to support @SenDuckworth's legislation to fix this because--and this shouldn't have to be said--every child should be able to learn in an environment free of toxins and poisons. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
July 19, 2018 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that even one child is attending a school with elevated levels of lead--and even more unacceptable that a majority of schools don't even know if their students are at risk." Sen. Patty Murray
July 19, 2018 Rubio, Van Hollen Announce New Cosponsors of the Bipartisan DETER Act Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 19, 2018 On Heels of Trump's Disastrous Helsinki Summit and His Hint of Handing over a Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Senator Murray Sounds the Alarm on This Dangerous Situation, Cosponsors Senate Resolution to Protect American Officials and Servicemembers Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Larsen Blasts Trump-Putin Summit Rep. Rick Larsen
July 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Montana Seniors Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 18, 2018 Young, Cantwell, King and Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Create Affordable Housing Task Force Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 18, 2018 Jayapal Statement on GOP's Partisan ICE Resolution Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 18, 2018 Goodlatte, Peterson, Smith, Cuellar, Newhouse, Conaway, Calvert Introduce the Bipartisan AG and Legal Workforce Act Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "After President Trump's reckless summit w Putin, the last thing anyone who cares about our country should want is to put the Supreme Court in the hands of a Trump lackey. Given what we know about Trump's nominee, if he is appointed--that is exactly what would happen." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'd say it's unbelievable, but given President Trump's track record over the past 48 hours, sadly, it's not. Mr. President, you need to defend Americans, not President Putin." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "I believed President Trump when he said he was determined to undermine patients' health care in order to satisfy right-wing special interests. Health care, especially for people with pre-existing conditions, is on the line with this nomination." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "After a change in policy from the Trump Administration, more pregnant women are being detained and shackled by immigration authorities. This policy is heartless and dangerous for women and infants. It needs to stop immediately." Sen. Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Rubio, Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Create Affordable Housing Task Force Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 18, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Grill Trump Administration for Ignoring Evidence and Experts, Opposing Resolution in Support of Breastfeeding Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 18, 2018 Supporting United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - House & Senate Democratic Health Leaders Demand Trump Administration Work to Stabilize Insurance Markets Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 7 Sen. Tina Smith Leads Effort to Extend Humanitarian Protections For Somali Nationals Living in Minnesota, Across the Country Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member, the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Reject Attempt to Undermine Science-Based Decision-Making in Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED has ignored the public's overwhelming rejection to her extreme ideology, and instead continues to promote her privatization agenda, trying to shift taxpayer funds away from public schools." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Aid American Workers Harmed by Trump Administration's Trade War Rep. Suzan DelBene
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 54 Members of Congress Join Reps. Frankel, Torres, Roybal-allard in Letter Opposing Anti-immigrant State Department Nominee Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "As President Trump & @BetsyDeVosED move to reverse the progress we've made to strengthen diversity in our classrooms, glad to see institutions across WA affirm the value of diversity in education & commit to keeping it alive on campuses across our state." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "The world watched yesterday as President Trump showered praise upon the Russian President who directed the interference of our elections. It was deeply horrifying & alarming that our President failed to use that moment to push Putin to end his attacks on our country & elections." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "It's so important that we continue to hold the Trump Administration accountable for the chaos and heartbreak it has caused for the thousands of children it has cruelly and needlessly separated from their parents." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "So thankful to Leah for sharing her story of survival & working to help ensure others are able to get the care they need to seek justice. We won't stop until #SASCA is law and every hospital can provide proper care to sexual assault survivors." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Another reason Congress must pass #SASCA--it's unacceptable that all across the US, countless survivors of sexual assault are turned away from hospitals that don't have the resources or trained staff to provide the care they need." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "We've gotten some updates, but there are still a lot of questions that have not been answered, a lot of families that have not been reunited, and therefore a lot of work that has to be done--fast" Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm about to discuss how President Trump's health care sabotage is raising families' premiums, even as he fails to address rising drug prices." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "This is comforting news for Yolany & her son, but there is much more we need to do for the thousands of migrant parents--including those detained in WA--who are still waiting for the Trump Administration to reunite them w their kids." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to introduce a bipartisan #SASCA bill to provide sexual assault survivors the support & care they need--when a survivor goes to a hospital seeking treatment after an assault, they deserve respect, compassion, & a commitment to helping them get justice" Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Every child across WA deserves a fair shot at success, starting with a home where they feel safe & secure--so proud to support these major investments, & will continue working to find federal solutions to help end the crisis of youth homelessness in WA." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on my Republican colleagues to stand w Democrats & people across the country by taking action to hold Russia accountable & protect our country from future attacks. And ask who--or what--is motivating our President." Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Murray, Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Stop Trump Administration from Detaining and Shackling Pregnant Women Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Murray Applauds Push for National Heat Stress Safety Standard Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions - Opening Statement of Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on Rising Health Care Costs Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Reducing Health Care Costs: Eliminating Excess Health Care Spending and Improving Quality and Value for Patients Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Cantwell Calls for Investments in Recycling to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Sen. Maria Cantwell
July 16, 2018 Letter to Dr. Scott Gottlieb, FDA Commissioner - Lower Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 16, 2018 Smith Statement on Trump Summit With President Putin: "It is Hard to See President Trump Siding With Vladimir Putin Over Our Own Intelligence Community and Our Criminal Investigators as Anything Other than Treason" Rep. Adam Smith
July 16, 2018 Jayapal Responds to Trump's Disgraceful Comments at Putin Summit Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 16, 2018 Tweet - "It was truly horrifying and deeply alarming to see the President of the United States stand with the President of Russia in undercutting the work of our intelligence agencies and blaming America for the attacks on our elections and our democracy." Sen. Patty Murray
July 16, 2018 Tweet - "We must do all we can to support survivors of sexual assault on the path to recovery--that's why I introduced the Survivors' Access to Supportive Care Act (#SASCA) to ensure our hospitals & nurses are equipped w the resources & training they need to help survivors seek justice." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
July 20, 2018 Letter to Ronald Vitiello, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Washington State Democrats Join 139 Members of House and Senate to Speak Out Against Charging Migrant Parents Up to $8/Min. to Speak With Their Kids Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
July 19, 2018 Larsen: On Immigration, House Republicans Offer No Real Solutions Rep.Rick Larsen
July 19, 2018 Cantwell Slams Administration's Proposed Reorganization For DOE, DOI Sen.Maria Cantwell
July 19, 2018 Adam Smith Becomes an Original Cosponsor on Legislation to Reform Immigration Enforcement Policy and Terminate ICE Rep.Adam Smith
July 19, 2018 Rep. Jayapal, Rep. Ellison, Rep. Dingell and Members of Congress Launch Medicare For All Congressional Caucus Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 19, 2018 Letter to Secretary Nielsen and Acting Director Vitiello - Question ICE's Practice of Arresting Undocumented Immigrants Taking Steps Toward Legal Status Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 19, 2018 Tweet - "I've introduced a bill alongside 21 Democrats to stop the Trump Administration from detaining and shackling pregnant women in @DHSGov custody, and put in place new standards of care and transparency." Sen.Patty Murray
July 19, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on all my colleagues to support @SenDuckworth's legislation to fix this because--and this shouldn't have to be said--every child should be able to learn in an environment free of toxins and poisons. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
July 19, 2018 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that even one child is attending a school with elevated levels of lead--and even more unacceptable that a majority of schools don't even know if their students are at risk." Sen.Patty Murray
July 19, 2018 Rubio, Van Hollen Announce New Cosponsors of the Bipartisan DETER Act Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 19, 2018 On Heels of Trump's Disastrous Helsinki Summit and His Hint of Handing over a Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Senator Murray Sounds the Alarm on This Dangerous Situation, Cosponsors Senate Resolution to Protect American Officials and Servicemembers Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Larsen Blasts Trump-Putin Summit Rep.Rick Larsen
July 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Montana Seniors Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 18, 2018 Young, Cantwell, King and Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Create Affordable Housing Task Force Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 18, 2018 Jayapal Statement on GOP's Partisan ICE Resolution Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 18, 2018 Goodlatte, Peterson, Smith, Cuellar, Newhouse, Conaway, Calvert Introduce the Bipartisan AG and Legal Workforce Act Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "After President Trump's reckless summit w Putin, the last thing anyone who cares about our country should want is to put the Supreme Court in the hands of a Trump lackey. Given what we know about Trump's nominee, if he is appointed--that is exactly what would happen." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'd say it's unbelievable, but given President Trump's track record over the past 48 hours, sadly, it's not. Mr. President, you need to defend Americans, not President Putin." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "I believed President Trump when he said he was determined to undermine patients' health care in order to satisfy right-wing special interests. Health care, especially for people with pre-existing conditions, is on the line with this nomination." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Tweet - "After a change in policy from the Trump Administration, more pregnant women are being detained and shackled by immigration authorities. This policy is heartless and dangerous for women and infants. It needs to stop immediately." Sen.Patty Murray
July 18, 2018 Rubio, Young, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Create Affordable Housing Task Force Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 18, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Grill Trump Administration for Ignoring Evidence and Experts, Opposing Resolution in Support of Breastfeeding Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 18, 2018 Supporting United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - House & Senate Democratic Health Leaders Demand Trump Administration Work to Stabilize Insurance Markets Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 7 Sen. Tina Smith Leads Effort to Extend Humanitarian Protections For Somali Nationals Living in Minnesota, Across the Country Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member, the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Reject Attempt to Undermine Science-Based Decision-Making in Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED has ignored the public's overwhelming rejection to her extreme ideology, and instead continues to promote her privatization agenda, trying to shift taxpayer funds away from public schools." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 DelBene Introduces Legislation to Aid American Workers Harmed by Trump Administration's Trade War Rep.Suzan DelBene
July 17, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 54 Members of Congress Join Reps. Frankel, Torres, Roybal-allard in Letter Opposing Anti-immigrant State Department Nominee Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "As President Trump & @BetsyDeVosED move to reverse the progress we've made to strengthen diversity in our classrooms, glad to see institutions across WA affirm the value of diversity in education & commit to keeping it alive on campuses across our state." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "The world watched yesterday as President Trump showered praise upon the Russian President who directed the interference of our elections. It was deeply horrifying & alarming that our President failed to use that moment to push Putin to end his attacks on our country & elections." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "It's so important that we continue to hold the Trump Administration accountable for the chaos and heartbreak it has caused for the thousands of children it has cruelly and needlessly separated from their parents." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "So thankful to Leah for sharing her story of survival & working to help ensure others are able to get the care they need to seek justice. We won't stop until #SASCA is law and every hospital can provide proper care to sexual assault survivors." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Another reason Congress must pass #SASCA--it's unacceptable that all across the US, countless survivors of sexual assault are turned away from hospitals that don't have the resources or trained staff to provide the care they need." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "We've gotten some updates, but there are still a lot of questions that have not been answered, a lot of families that have not been reunited, and therefore a lot of work that has to be done--fast" Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm about to discuss how President Trump's health care sabotage is raising families' premiums, even as he fails to address rising drug prices." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "This is comforting news for Yolany & her son, but there is much more we need to do for the thousands of migrant parents--including those detained in WA--who are still waiting for the Trump Administration to reunite them w their kids." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to introduce a bipartisan #SASCA bill to provide sexual assault survivors the support & care they need--when a survivor goes to a hospital seeking treatment after an assault, they deserve respect, compassion, & a commitment to helping them get justice" Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "Every child across WA deserves a fair shot at success, starting with a home where they feel safe & secure--so proud to support these major investments, & will continue working to find federal solutions to help end the crisis of youth homelessness in WA." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Tweet - "I'm calling on my Republican colleagues to stand w Democrats & people across the country by taking action to hold Russia accountable & protect our country from future attacks. And ask who--or what--is motivating our President." Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Murray, Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Stop Trump Administration from Detaining and Shackling Pregnant Women Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Murray Applauds Push for National Heat Stress Safety Standard Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions - Opening Statement of Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on Rising Health Care Costs Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Reducing Health Care Costs: Eliminating Excess Health Care Spending and Improving Quality and Value for Patients Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2018 Cantwell Calls for Investments in Recycling to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Sen.Maria Cantwell
July 16, 2018 Letter to Dr. Scott Gottlieb, FDA Commissioner - Lower Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 16, 2018 Smith Statement on Trump Summit With President Putin: "It is Hard to See President Trump Siding With Vladimir Putin Over Our Own Intelligence Community and Our Criminal Investigators as Anything Other than Treason" Rep.Adam Smith
July 16, 2018 Jayapal Responds to Trump's Disgraceful Comments at Putin Summit Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 16, 2018 Tweet - "It was truly horrifying and deeply alarming to see the President of the United States stand with the President of Russia in undercutting the work of our intelligence agencies and blaming America for the attacks on our elections and our democracy." Sen.Patty Murray
July 16, 2018 Tweet - "We must do all we can to support survivors of sexual assault on the path to recovery--that's why I introduced the Survivors' Access to Supportive Care Act (#SASCA) to ensure our hospitals & nurses are equipped w the resources & training they need to help survivors seek justice." Sen.Patty Murray
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