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Jan. 5, 2023 President Biden Signs Cantwell-Capito Equal Pay Bill Into Law, Historic Win for Women's Equality in Sports Sen. Maria Cantwell
Jan. 3, 2023 Senator Murray Statement on Being Elected President Pro Tempore Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2022 Letter to Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA - Ahead of World Cup Championship Match, Merkley, Pocan, Takano, Torres Lead Colleagues in Bicameral Letter Blasting Fifa for the Association's Anti-lgbtq+ Stance Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 15, 2022 New Duckworth, Murray, Wild Bill Would Protect Right to Build a Family Through Ivf, Other Assisted Reproductive Technology for All Americans Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 1, 2022 Senator Murray Calls for Passage of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act This Congress Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 1, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Wyden, Crapo and Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Members Raise Concerns about Process to Approve and Implement Indo-Pacific Trade Pact and Other Trade Agreements Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 1, 2022 Sen. Murray Statement on Rail Bargaining Resolution Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2022 Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 11, 2022 Tweet - "The sacrifices of our veterans--and their families--are shining examples of what makes our country, our communities, and our democracy special. As we honor them today, let's also double down on supporting our veterans and always having their backs. #VeteransDay" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2022 Tweet - "As the daughter of a WWII veteran, I've seen the many sacrifices our military families make. That's why I've fought to support military families, whether it's helping them find good housing or supporting the transition back to civilian life." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2022 Tweet - "My top priority is lowering everyday costs for Washington state families. I am working every single day to help our families make ends meet and afford the things they need--like health care, prescription drugs, housing, gas, and so much more." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 6, 2022 Tweet - "I'm fighting for a country where women and girls can dream big--and never live in fear they might be forced to stay pregnant against their will. That's the America I'll never stop pushing for." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Supporting families means making sure they can find and afford quality child care. I am absolutely going to keep fighting to fix our nation's child care crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 29, 2022 Tweet - "Republicans may have decided to walk away from the negotiating table years ago, but I'll never stop working to fix our broken immigration system and build a fair pathway to citizenship." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 28, 2022 Senator Murray Secures Over $11 Million to Support the Swinomish Tribe's Port Authority Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Here's a list of who should be making personal decisions about women's bodies and futures: Women And here's a list of who shouldn't: Republican politicians It's that simple." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2022 Tweet - "With the bipartisan PACT Act, I helped deliver the biggest expansion of VA health care for our veterans in over 30 years. This is going to help so many veterans, including 124,000 in WA state, who've been exposed to toxic substances finally get the care they deserve." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2022 Tweet - "With the Inflation Reduction Act, we're finally empowering Medicare to bring big pharma to the negotiating table to lower prescription drug costs for Washington state seniors." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022 Murray, Hirono, Shaheen, Warren Applaud DOD Action to Ensure Access to Reproductive Care Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022 Senator Murray Helps 6K+ Child Care Programs in Washington State Keep Doors Open to Serve Families Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022 DelBene, Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Support Veteran Employment in Manufacturing Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Oct. 18, 2022 Tweet - "When I talk to families across Washington state, I hear constantly about how hard it is to find and afford child care. The child care crisis isn't just hurting families--it's straining our economy too. I'll keep fighting to make child care affordable and get families relief." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2022 Tweet - "My top priority in Congress has been lowering costs for families back home in Washington state. Whether it's health care, energy prices, or housing, the actions Democrats have taken will help keep more money in people's pockets--and we're not done yet." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022 Following Push from Senator Murray, VA Expands Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022 Following Senator Murray's Push, VA Announces Delayed Implementation of Electronic Health Records in Western Washington Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022 Tweet - "Same-sex couples should get the same benefits from VA that other veterans get. For too long that wasn't the case, so I led my colleagues in urging @DeptVetAffairs to fix that. Glad to see them take steps to right that wrong and do just that today." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022 Tweet - "The botched rollout of VA's electronic health record system has hurt veterans & undermined VA providers & staff in WA state. I've made clear I don't want to see it move ahead until it's fully fixed. I'm glad VA is further delaying the rollout--& I'll keep pushing for solutions." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Fixing the "family glitch" is going to help so many families across Washington state save hundreds of dollars a month on their health care coverage. This is another big win for WA state families!" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 10, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Native peoples and their history, culture, and future are so important to Washington state. On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, let's celebrate and continue working to support Tribal communities--and also acknowledge the painful history they have faced." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 9, 2022 Senator Murray Hosts First Lady and VA Secretary in Seattle to Celebrate Veteran Families and Caregivers Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Supporting our military families isn't just a national obligation to me--it's a personal one. My dad was a veteran who served in WWII. When he got sick, VA made sure he got the care he needed. That's how it should be, and I'll keep working to make sure that's what VA delivers." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 6, 2022 Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 5, 2022 Jayapal Statement on Fifth Circuit Decision Leaving DACA Program Intact Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Melanie Frontes Rainer, Director of the Office for Civil Rights - Senator Baldwin and Colleagues Applaud Biden Admin Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections in Health Care, Push to Strengthen Proposal Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 1, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Implementation of Her VA Caregivers Expansion Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 30, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary U.S. Department of State, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Call for Visa Processing Improvements Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 30, 2022 Tweet - "Today is a historic day. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has officially taken her seat on the Supreme Court--and I couldn't be more excited." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 29, 2022 Murray, Duckworth, Blumenthal, Hirono, Escobar Rally with Servicemembers and Veterans to Defend Their Access to Reproductive Care as Republicans Continue Attacks Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 29, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Jayapal Leads Lawmakers in Calling on DHS to Protect Immigrant Workers' Rights in the Workplace Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 29, 2022 Rep. Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Offset Child Care Costs for Student Parents Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Sept. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Republicans want to take away veterans' life-saving abortion care--& ban abortion in all 50 states. That's wrong--our women in uniform deserve to get the care they need. Today, I joined veterans from WA state & across the country to say: not on our watch. #UniformAccess" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 27, 2022 Letter to Shannon Ramos, Regional Vice President of Liberty Military Housing - Strickland Demands Solutions to Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Housing Crisis Rep. Marilyn Strickland
Sept. 23, 2022 Tweet - "To the bisexual community across Washington state: I see you, I hear you, and I'm working every day in the U.S. Senate to make sure our nation lives up to its ideals of true equality for all. #BiVisibilityDay" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Foster Leads Effort to Increase Transparency in Immigrant Visa Wait Times Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 22, 2022 Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, Address MMIW Crisis Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 22, 2022 Washington Congressional Members Introduce Legislation to Help Puyallup Tribe Place Over 17 Acres of Land in Trust to Spur Economic Development Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Senate Democrats have confirmed over 80 judicial nominees to the federal bench--including 6 from WA state. After years of extremist Trump nominees rigging our courts for powerful special interests, we're make sure our judicial system is fair and just." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought every single day for justice and equality--and for women's rights. Today that fight is more important than ever--and it's up to us to fight just as hard as she did." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 5, 2023 President Biden Signs Cantwell-Capito Equal Pay Bill Into Law, Historic Win for Women's Equality in Sports Sen.Maria Cantwell
Jan. 3, 2023 Senator Murray Statement on Being Elected President Pro Tempore Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2022 Letter to Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA - Ahead of World Cup Championship Match, Merkley, Pocan, Takano, Torres Lead Colleagues in Bicameral Letter Blasting Fifa for the Association's Anti-lgbtq+ Stance Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 15, 2022 New Duckworth, Murray, Wild Bill Would Protect Right to Build a Family Through Ivf, Other Assisted Reproductive Technology for All Americans Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 1, 2022 Senator Murray Calls for Passage of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act This Congress Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 1, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Wyden, Crapo and Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Members Raise Concerns about Process to Approve and Implement Indo-Pacific Trade Pact and Other Trade Agreements Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 1, 2022 Sen. Murray Statement on Rail Bargaining Resolution Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2022 Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 11, 2022 Tweet - "The sacrifices of our veterans--and their families--are shining examples of what makes our country, our communities, and our democracy special. As we honor them today, let's also double down on supporting our veterans and always having their backs. #VeteransDay" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2022 Tweet - "As the daughter of a WWII veteran, I've seen the many sacrifices our military families make. That's why I've fought to support military families, whether it's helping them find good housing or supporting the transition back to civilian life." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 7, 2022 Tweet - "My top priority is lowering everyday costs for Washington state families. I am working every single day to help our families make ends meet and afford the things they need--like health care, prescription drugs, housing, gas, and so much more." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 6, 2022 Tweet - "I'm fighting for a country where women and girls can dream big--and never live in fear they might be forced to stay pregnant against their will. That's the America I'll never stop pushing for." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Supporting families means making sure they can find and afford quality child care. I am absolutely going to keep fighting to fix our nation's child care crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 29, 2022 Tweet - "Republicans may have decided to walk away from the negotiating table years ago, but I'll never stop working to fix our broken immigration system and build a fair pathway to citizenship." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 28, 2022 Senator Murray Secures Over $11 Million to Support the Swinomish Tribe's Port Authority Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Here's a list of who should be making personal decisions about women's bodies and futures: Women And here's a list of who shouldn't: Republican politicians It's that simple." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2022 Tweet - "With the bipartisan PACT Act, I helped deliver the biggest expansion of VA health care for our veterans in over 30 years. This is going to help so many veterans, including 124,000 in WA state, who've been exposed to toxic substances finally get the care they deserve." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2022 Tweet - "With the Inflation Reduction Act, we're finally empowering Medicare to bring big pharma to the negotiating table to lower prescription drug costs for Washington state seniors." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022 Murray, Hirono, Shaheen, Warren Applaud DOD Action to Ensure Access to Reproductive Care Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022 Senator Murray Helps 6K+ Child Care Programs in Washington State Keep Doors Open to Serve Families Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022 DelBene, Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Support Veteran Employment in Manufacturing Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Oct. 18, 2022 Tweet - "When I talk to families across Washington state, I hear constantly about how hard it is to find and afford child care. The child care crisis isn't just hurting families--it's straining our economy too. I'll keep fighting to make child care affordable and get families relief." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 17, 2022 Tweet - "My top priority in Congress has been lowering costs for families back home in Washington state. Whether it's health care, energy prices, or housing, the actions Democrats have taken will help keep more money in people's pockets--and we're not done yet." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022 Following Push from Senator Murray, VA Expands Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022 Following Senator Murray's Push, VA Announces Delayed Implementation of Electronic Health Records in Western Washington Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022 Tweet - "Same-sex couples should get the same benefits from VA that other veterans get. For too long that wasn't the case, so I led my colleagues in urging @DeptVetAffairs to fix that. Glad to see them take steps to right that wrong and do just that today." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022 Tweet - "The botched rollout of VA's electronic health record system has hurt veterans & undermined VA providers & staff in WA state. I've made clear I don't want to see it move ahead until it's fully fixed. I'm glad VA is further delaying the rollout--& I'll keep pushing for solutions." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Fixing the "family glitch" is going to help so many families across Washington state save hundreds of dollars a month on their health care coverage. This is another big win for WA state families!" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 10, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Native peoples and their history, culture, and future are so important to Washington state. On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, let's celebrate and continue working to support Tribal communities--and also acknowledge the painful history they have faced." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 9, 2022 Senator Murray Hosts First Lady and VA Secretary in Seattle to Celebrate Veteran Families and Caregivers Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Supporting our military families isn't just a national obligation to me--it's a personal one. My dad was a veteran who served in WWII. When he got sick, VA made sure he got the care he needed. That's how it should be, and I'll keep working to make sure that's what VA delivers." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 6, 2022 Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 5, 2022 Jayapal Statement on Fifth Circuit Decision Leaving DACA Program Intact Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Melanie Frontes Rainer, Director of the Office for Civil Rights - Senator Baldwin and Colleagues Applaud Biden Admin Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections in Health Care, Push to Strengthen Proposal Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 1, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Implementation of Her VA Caregivers Expansion Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 30, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary U.S. Department of State, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Call for Visa Processing Improvements Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 30, 2022 Tweet - "Today is a historic day. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has officially taken her seat on the Supreme Court--and I couldn't be more excited." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 29, 2022 Murray, Duckworth, Blumenthal, Hirono, Escobar Rally with Servicemembers and Veterans to Defend Their Access to Reproductive Care as Republicans Continue Attacks Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 29, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Jayapal Leads Lawmakers in Calling on DHS to Protect Immigrant Workers' Rights in the Workplace Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 29, 2022 Rep. Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Offset Child Care Costs for Student Parents Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Sept. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Republicans want to take away veterans' life-saving abortion care--& ban abortion in all 50 states. That's wrong--our women in uniform deserve to get the care they need. Today, I joined veterans from WA state & across the country to say: not on our watch. #UniformAccess" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 27, 2022 Letter to Shannon Ramos, Regional Vice President of Liberty Military Housing - Strickland Demands Solutions to Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Housing Crisis Rep.Marilyn Strickland
Sept. 23, 2022 Tweet - "To the bisexual community across Washington state: I see you, I hear you, and I'm working every day in the U.S. Senate to make sure our nation lives up to its ideals of true equality for all. #BiVisibilityDay" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Foster Leads Effort to Increase Transparency in Immigrant Visa Wait Times Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 22, 2022 Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, Address MMIW Crisis Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 22, 2022 Washington Congressional Members Introduce Legislation to Help Puyallup Tribe Place Over 17 Acres of Land in Trust to Spur Economic Development Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Senate Democrats have confirmed over 80 judicial nominees to the federal bench--including 6 from WA state. After years of extremist Trump nominees rigging our courts for powerful special interests, we're make sure our judicial system is fair and just." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought every single day for justice and equality--and for women's rights. Today that fight is more important than ever--and it's up to us to fight just as hard as she did." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
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