| Feb. 11, 2022
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Tweet - "Ask any young person and they'll tell you--addressing the climate crisis is a top priority. It's past time we deliver for our current AND future generations and pass bold action on climate now."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 11, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Meryl Harrell, Deputy Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment - Rep. Lauren Boebert Defends County-Level Emergency Services from Encroaching Federal Bureaucracy
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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The Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - 92 Representatives Urge EPA To Adopt Strengthened Methane Rules
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Reschenthaler and Colleagues Condemn the Nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan and Hon. Michael L. Connor, Administrator US Environmental Protection Agency and Assistant Secretary of the Army (Public Works), Democratic Letter Calling for Repeal of Trump Dirty Water Rule
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2022
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Tweet - "Tackling the climate crisis means: Prioritizing clean energy Cleaning up pollution Creating good-paying job opportunities"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 4, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Simpson Led Efforts to Rebuke Biden Administration's Misguided Efforts on Sage-Grouse Recovery
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2022
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Tweet - "Inaction on climate is going to cost us. Literally."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 28, 2022
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Letter to Dr. Janet Woodcock, FDA Acting Commissioner - Bicameral Health Committee Leaders Request Update from FDA on Delayed MDUFA Agreement
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SENATOR MARKEY AND REP. JONES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING TO ENSURE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR CLIMATE POLLUTION EMISSIONS
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Stansbury Asks USDA to Reinstate Roadless Rule for the Tongass National Forest
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Brown, Colleagues Lead Call to Release Funds to Help Meet Global Hunger Needs
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2022
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Tweet - "Big, bold action to lower carbon emissions is exactly what we need to help tackle the climate crisis--and we need it sooner rather than later."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 24, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - LETTER: Gallego, Cantwell Lead Letter to Department of Agriculture Supporting Reinstatement of the Roadless Rule for the Tongass National Forest
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2022
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Tweet - "Protecting our planet for future generations shouldn't be controversial. The climate crisis is happening all around us and we don't have time to waste."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 21, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary US Dept. of the Interior - Durbin, Senators Urge Department Of Interior To Protect Lands By Designing Wilderness Study Areas
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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Tweet - "The climate crisis is well underway in Washington state and across the country--you can see it, feel it, and we are all experiencing it. It's clear we can't delay taking action to protect our planet and I will keep fighting to make sure we do."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator EPA - Senators Cantwell and Murray, Reps. Smith and Jayapal Urge EPA to Increase Community Engagement on the East Waterway Cleanup
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Senator Cantwell Applauds Agreement to Protect the Upper Skagit River from Mining Threat
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Jan. 18, 2022
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Mullin Leads Letter Urging USDA to Increase Number of Meat Inspectors, Offers Long-Term Solution to Biden Administration's Meat Pricing Plan
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Jan. 17, 2022
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Tweet - "Last year, we all saw the extreme weather events that hit Washington state and the entire country. The climate crisis is only going to make them worse. The longer we delay bold climate action, the less time we have to tackle this crisis head-on."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Wexton Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Virginia Agritourism Businesses
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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New Dem Climate Change Task Force Leaders Call for Swift Action to Tackle the Existential Climate Crisis by Negotiating a Strong Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Tweet - "The time to #ActOnClimate is right now. RT if you agree."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative, and Hon. Tom Vilsack, US Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Mann Urges U.S. to Hold India Accountable on Trade
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Cantwell on Alarming NOAA, NASA Climate Reports: "The Science is Undeniable"
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Senator Murray Hears from Spokane Renters About How the American Rescue Plan is Lowering their Housing Costs, Announces Major Utility Assistance for Washington State
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 11, 2022
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Tweet - "Last year was one of the hottest years on record. You've probably heard that sentence before--because the last seven years have been the seven hottest ever recorded. The climate crisis is here now, & it's only going to get worse. Inaction isn't an option."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 10, 2022
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Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman of the Federal Regulatory Commission - With Heating Prices Expected To Increase This Winter, Gillibrand Joins Colleagues In Urging Federal Energy Regulatory Commission To Protect Consumers From Unfairly High Energy Costs
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2022
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Tweet - "I'm grateful to the first responders who have been working through storm after storm to keep Washington state's communities safe during this extreme weather. Please continue to be careful and check the forecast."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 9, 2022
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Tweet - "There's a lot of talk about personal choices we can all make in fighting climate change--like recycling or turning off the lights. But these individual steps alone won't fix it--we need to take bold federal action to address the climate crisis & I'm determined to make sure we do."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 4, 2022
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Tweet - "We fought for enforcement of provisions in the USMCA to make sure WA state's dairy producers were operating on a fair playing field because, simply put, Canada wasn't playing by the rules. This ruling is a win for our state's farmers."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Jan. 3, 2022
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Tweet - "My heart goes out to everyone in Colorado effected by this fire, and to people across the country who are feeling the effects of the climate crisis almost every day. We must take bold action to protect our planet--and passing #BuildBackBetter is our best opportunity to do so."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 29, 2021
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This year, my bill to electrify our nation's school buses was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Tweet - "This is going to go a long way towards keeping our kids healthy and protecting our environment."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 28, 2021
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VIDEO: Senator Murray Highlights How Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Invest in Clean Energy, Electric Vehicles, Climate Resilience, and More
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Severe storms in NW WA caused flooding, power outages, landslides, mudslides, and supply shortages. Our state needs a major disaster declaration so the families and communities most hurt by this intense weather can get the support they need."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 22, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Reed, Clark Urge HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Michael Reagan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker and Barragan Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator for the EPA - Barragán and Booker Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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CAPITO, MCMORRIS RODGERS LEAD COLLEAGUES IN FILING AMICUS BRIEF IN PENDING CLEAN AIR ACT SUPREME COURT CASE
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "WA state's airports are absolutely vital to our regional economies, & $71M I helped secure from the bipartisan infrastructure law for airports across the state will help keep passengers on planes & shipments in the skies, while cutting harmful emissions."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 18, 2021
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Tweet - "We've seen it with the extreme weather events of this past year: the climate crisis is code red and we must act. #BuildBackBetter is going to be our biggest, boldest action on climate yet."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "For too long, it's been communities of color who've had to bear the weight of climate inaction. When we pass #BuildBackBetter, we'll be taking the boldest action yet on climate, creating good-paying job opportunities, and addressing racial inequities in our country."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Senators Cantwell and Murray Announce $34 Million in EPA Grants for Puget Sound Recovery, Salmon Restoration
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary Dept. of Interior - Bipartisan Delegation Seeks Emergency ESA Gray Wolf Listing Protections
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2021
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Tweet - "I know addressing the climate crisis is a top priority for so many people in our state--including me. That's why I'm urging the Senate to pass #BuildBackBetter as soon as possible to help protect our planet for current and future generations."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "The climate crisis is real and Washington state is already feeling it. We need to pass #BuildBackBetter and take the bold steps needed to address it."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 5, 2021
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Tweet - "Washington state is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, and I've made clear that action on climate is long overdue. This is the urgency of #BuildBackBetter--and we absolutely must pass it as soon as possible."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary Dept. of Energy; Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary Dept. of Commerce - Do Not Ban Energy Exports
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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Senators Murray and Cantwell Secure over $152 Million in Water Infrastructure Funding for Washington State Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency - Help for MN Livestock Producers
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Nov. 28, 2021
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Tweet - "Well, would you look at the time...Pass #BuildBackBetter & act on climate"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "The clock is ticking on climate change, and the #BuildBackBetter Act includes necessary steps to protect our communities in WA state and make sure we tackle the climate crisis head on."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "The #BuildBackBetter Act won't just help us address the climate crisis, it'll also create the opportunity for thousands of good-paying union jobs to produce clean energy through wind, solar, and more. Let's pass this bill and work towards electrifying everything!"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "Today I visited the Skagit County Flood Wall to hear directly from local leaders about how I can help Western WA recover. I'm grateful to our first responders--& will do my part by fighting for federal dollars to help these communities & make sure we take bold action on climate."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Congressman Bentz Introduces Bill to Limit Northern Spotted Owl Habitat Designation
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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House-Passed Build Back Better Bill Includes Key Cantwell Priorities
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Senator Murray Visits Skagit County Flood Wall to Hear From Local Leaders and First Responders
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Jack Reed, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. James Inhofe, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Adam Smith Chairman Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Mike Rogers, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services - DUCKWORTH, PANETTA TO LEADERSHIP: ADDRESS MILITARY HUNGER IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2021
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MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| Nov. 9, 2021
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Cantwell Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Max Cleland
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Nov. 5, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Padilla, Feinstein Urge EPA for More Stringent Greenhouse Gas Emission Vehicle Standards
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Schiff, Feinstein, Huffman, Delbene, Colleagues Urge USDA to Improve Standard of Care for Captive Marine Mammals
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2021
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Feinstein, Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bills to Reform Federal Wildfire Disaster Response
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- As International Climate Summit Begins, Senator Markey and Rep. Velázquez Urge Biden Administration to Provide Protections for Climate-Displaced Persons
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Members of Congress Urge Climate Diplomacy with China
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Oct. 28, 2021
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Cantwell on Track to Secure Historic Investment in Salmon Recovery
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Inslee and Murray statement on establishing solutions for salmon recovery in the Columbia River Basin
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States-Ahead of International Climate Conference, Senators Markey, Van Hollen and Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Rep. Schrier's Bill to Clean-up Damaged Forest Lands Passed Unanimously Out of Committee
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Cantwell, Murray Joint Statement on Biden Administration Announcement of an Interim Agreement and Request for Stay of Litigation in Columbia River Basin Case
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Reps. Adams and Panetta Urge Congressional Leadership to Maintain $7.75 Billion in Agriculture Research Funding in Build Back Better Agenda
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Cantwell Questions Nominee for National Park Director about Mount Rainier, Olympic National Parks
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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