Public Statements

Limit results to:

Date Range

Keyword Search

Search string must be longer than 3 characters.

results per page:
Date Title Politician
June 11, 2018 Senator Murray: Sessions' Rollback of Asylum for Domestic Violence Survivors Shows Blatant, Frightening Disregard for Women's Lives Sen. Patty Murray
June 11, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Push Back against Trump's Policy of Tearing Apart Immigrant Families at the Border Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 10, 2018 Tweet - "WA's tribal communities have been hit hard by the #opioidcrisis, in particular. Glad to spend time w tribal leaders & others in Puyallup discussing how to better address the scourge of addiction in WA & its ripple effects." Sen. Patty Murray
June 9, 2018 Jayapal Goes Inside Federal Detention Center to Meet with Asylum-Seeking Women: "The Mothers Could Not Stop Crying" Rep. Pramila Jayapal
June 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General, the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Smith Sends Letter Voicing Concerns with Inhumane Family Separation and Detention Practices Rep. Adam Smith
June 7, 2018 Jayapal Responds to ICE Holding Asylum Seekers in Federal Prison Facilities Rep. Pramila Jayapal
June 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John Carter, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security and the Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Jayapal, Thompson, and Lofgren Lead 108 Lawmakers Urging Appropriators to Stop DHS from Separating Families Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
June 7, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Uphold American Values, End Cruel Policy of Separating Children from Parents at the Border Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 7, 2018 On the Heels of Senator Murray's Success Expanding VA's Caregiver Support Program to Veterans of All Eras, Senate Committee Approves Major Investment to Implement Changes and Better Serve Veterans Sen. Patty Murray
June 6, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, White House Counsel - House Judiciary Dems Send Letter to White House Counsel Mcgahn About Trump's Extraordinary View of the Pardon Power Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 6, 2018 Tweet - "From stripping away protections for DREAMers to the disgraceful treatment of migrant children on our soil, it is evident that our immigration system is broken. Democrats remain ready to work toward solutions, but we need action from Republican leaders to get it done." Sen. Patty Murray
June 6, 2018 Tweet - "In 2018, women are seeing attacks on their health and rights, they're standing up and speaking out and saying, "who is saying what I would say?" Sen. Patty Murray
June 6, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Kevin Yoder, Chairman, and the Honorable Lucille Roybal-Allard, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Protecting DREAMers From Deportation Rep. Adam Smith, ...
June 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
June 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. David Kautter, Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Calling for an End to Immigration Raids at Work Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 5, 2018 Tweet - "Countless women in WA & across the nation depend on health providers like Planned Parenthood for basic care. It's impossible to overstate the detrimental impact President Trump's ideological assault on women's reproductive health will have on families & public health." Sen. Patty Murray
June 5, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to see WA continue to stand with our LGBTQ family, friends, & neighbors in affirming that there's no tolerance for discrimination in our state:" Sen. Patty Murray
June 5, 2018 Tweet - "This is disgraceful. I share @SenJeffMerkley's outrage at the treatment of these children on US soil, and we must continue fighting back against President Trump's repeated attempts to take our country backward." Sen. Patty Murray
June 4, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rep. Adriano Espaillat Leads Congressional Call For Secretary DeVos to Correct Testimony and Uphold Obligation to Serve All Students Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 4, 2018 Tweet - "I'm proud to support legislation Senator @timkaine introduced to protect children if they are separated from their parents, and I'm going to continue looking at what else we can to do end the Trump Administration's deeply wrong policy." Sen. Patty Murray
June 2, 2018 Tweet - "At the end of the day, a woman's ability to make the health care choices that are right for her is fundamental to her economic security, her independence, and her ability to shape her own future." Sen. Patty Murray
June 1, 2018 Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Thoroughly & Fairly Investigate Border Patrol Killing of Immigrant Claudia Patricia Gómez González Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 1, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Kristjen M. Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Honorable Jeff Sessions, Attorney General for the Department of Justice - House Judiciary Dems Demand Answers from DHS & DOJ Following Surge of Immigrant Family Separations at the Border Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon Thomas Homan, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Urge Designation of Courts as Immigrant Safe Spaces Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 30, 2018 Tweet - ".@EverettHerald is correct--President Trump's attempt to roll back family planning funding will only lead to more unplanned pregnancies, disproportionately affect low-income women, and overburden our community health centers:" Sen. Patty Murray
May 30, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad that despite the Trump-Pence Administration's attempts to undermine investments in the health of women and youths, King County can continue providing young people the information they need to make healthy decisions and plan for their futures:" Sen. Patty Murray
May 30, 2018 Tweet - "Having access to high-quality child care can make all the difference for young parents trying to finish their degree. It's inspiring to see the good work happening at Oakland HS to ensure all students succeed." Sen. Patty Murray
May 29, 2018 Tweet - "Ending veteran homelessness in the US won't be easy, but we can never ever ease up on our duty to care for those who served. I'm so proud to see WA's Kittitas County leading the way on this effort." Sen. Patty Murray
May 29, 2018 Senator Murray Highlights Teen Pregnancy Prevention Efforts Following Court Decision Against Trump-Pence Administration's Attempt to Terminate Grant for King County Program Sen. Patty Murray
May 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Susan Collins, and the Hon. Jack Reed - Help Native American Veterans Find A Home In Indian Country Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Preserve Educational Equity for English Learners Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Maintain Protections for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget Director - ICYMI: 127 Democrats Urge OMB Director Mulvaney to Reject Discriminatory Health Care Proposal Rep. Adam Smith, ...
May 23, 2018 Tweet - "Heading to the Senate floor to vote in favor of expanding the popular @DeptVetAffairs Caregiver Support Program to ensure veterans of all eras & their caregivers have the support they need to live & thrive" Sen. Patty Murray
May 23, 2018 In Huge Win for Military Families, Senator Murray Applauds Passage of Sweeping Legislation to Improve Veterans' Care, Which Includes Her Provision to Expand VA's Caregiver Support Program -- Bill Now Heads to President's Desk Sen. Patty Murray
May 23, 2018 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Rep. Dan Newhouse
May 23, 2018 Economic Inequality Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Uphold Protections for LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Fleeing Persecution Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "This Supreme Court decision sends a chilling signal to workers who are being mistreated by employers that they must stand alone as they defend themselves against predatory corporations that too often put their own interests first." Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "This allows corporations to lock workers out of the courts when their rights are being violated, which for too many is their only recourse. I'm standing with workers & I'll keep fighting to restore & protect their ability to join together, advocate, & stand up for their rights." Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "The Caregiver program is a game-changer for the approx 5.5 million people people who have put their lives on hold to care for a loved one who returned from service with illness or injury, and I'm urging my colleagues to support this critically important program." Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "If you don't know about the current child care crisis, chances are you're not a parent crushed by climbing costs. Glad to talk to @BelReporter about how my #ChildCare4All bill will help make care more affordable, improve access to early learning, & improve worker pay & training" Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "It's impossible for our economy to work for all when wealthy corporations are allowed to pull the strings & workers have fewer options left to defend themselves when their rights are violated--very concerned about how this decision will impact WA families" Sen. Patty Murray
May 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats have been trying for months to work toward a bipartisan legislative fix for Dreamers--& every day Republican leaders wait is another broken promise to our communities. We need more than talk to protect Dreamers--we need leadership." Sen. Patty Murray
May 18, 2018 Senator Murray Vows to Fight Trump-Pence Administration's Latest Radical Attack on Women's Access to Health Care Sen. Patty Murray
May 18, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on President Trump's Intention to Nominate Robert Wilkie to be Next VA Secretary Sen. Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 DelBene Signs Discharge Petition on Immigration Bills, Urges Republicans to Follow Suit Rep. Suzan DelBene
May 17, 2018 Tweet - "Immigrants are part of what makes our country great, and just like you and me -- they are people who deserve compassion and respect." Sen. Patty Murray
May 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Love And Jayapal Lead 130 In Bipartisan Support Of Work Authorization Of H-4 Dependent Spouses Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 16, 2018 Tweet - "When our men & women in uniform serve our country, so do their spouses--& it's on us to ensure our military families are able to live & thrive. Making it easier for military spouses to secure & maintain employment is a good step in the right direction." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
June 11, 2018 Senator Murray: Sessions' Rollback of Asylum for Domestic Violence Survivors Shows Blatant, Frightening Disregard for Women's Lives Sen.Patty Murray
June 11, 2018 Senators Murray, Cantwell Push Back against Trump's Policy of Tearing Apart Immigrant Families at the Border Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 10, 2018 Tweet - "WA's tribal communities have been hit hard by the #opioidcrisis, in particular. Glad to spend time w tribal leaders & others in Puyallup discussing how to better address the scourge of addiction in WA & its ripple effects." Sen.Patty Murray
June 9, 2018 Jayapal Goes Inside Federal Detention Center to Meet with Asylum-Seeking Women: "The Mothers Could Not Stop Crying" Rep.Pramila Jayapal
June 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General, the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Smith Sends Letter Voicing Concerns with Inhumane Family Separation and Detention Practices Rep.Adam Smith
June 7, 2018 Jayapal Responds to ICE Holding Asylum Seekers in Federal Prison Facilities Rep.Pramila Jayapal
June 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John Carter, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security and the Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Jayapal, Thompson, and Lofgren Lead 108 Lawmakers Urging Appropriators to Stop DHS from Separating Families Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
June 7, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Uphold American Values, End Cruel Policy of Separating Children from Parents at the Border Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 7, 2018 On the Heels of Senator Murray's Success Expanding VA's Caregiver Support Program to Veterans of All Eras, Senate Committee Approves Major Investment to Implement Changes and Better Serve Veterans Sen.Patty Murray
June 6, 2018 Letter to Donald McGahn, White House Counsel - House Judiciary Dems Send Letter to White House Counsel Mcgahn About Trump's Extraordinary View of the Pardon Power Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 6, 2018 Tweet - "From stripping away protections for DREAMers to the disgraceful treatment of migrant children on our soil, it is evident that our immigration system is broken. Democrats remain ready to work toward solutions, but we need action from Republican leaders to get it done." Sen.Patty Murray
June 6, 2018 Tweet - "In 2018, women are seeing attacks on their health and rights, they're standing up and speaking out and saying, "who is saying what I would say?" Sen.Patty Murray
June 6, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Kevin Yoder, Chairman, and the Honorable Lucille Roybal-Allard, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Protecting DREAMers From Deportation Rep.Adam Smith, ...
June 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
June 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. David Kautter, Acting Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Calling for an End to Immigration Raids at Work Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 5, 2018 Tweet - "Countless women in WA & across the nation depend on health providers like Planned Parenthood for basic care. It's impossible to overstate the detrimental impact President Trump's ideological assault on women's reproductive health will have on families & public health." Sen.Patty Murray
June 5, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to see WA continue to stand with our LGBTQ family, friends, & neighbors in affirming that there's no tolerance for discrimination in our state:" Sen.Patty Murray
June 5, 2018 Tweet - "This is disgraceful. I share @SenJeffMerkley's outrage at the treatment of these children on US soil, and we must continue fighting back against President Trump's repeated attempts to take our country backward." Sen.Patty Murray
June 4, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rep. Adriano Espaillat Leads Congressional Call For Secretary DeVos to Correct Testimony and Uphold Obligation to Serve All Students Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 4, 2018 Tweet - "I'm proud to support legislation Senator @timkaine introduced to protect children if they are separated from their parents, and I'm going to continue looking at what else we can to do end the Trump Administration's deeply wrong policy." Sen.Patty Murray
June 2, 2018 Tweet - "At the end of the day, a woman's ability to make the health care choices that are right for her is fundamental to her economic security, her independence, and her ability to shape her own future." Sen.Patty Murray
June 1, 2018 Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Thoroughly & Fairly Investigate Border Patrol Killing of Immigrant Claudia Patricia Gómez González Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 1, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Kristjen M. Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Honorable Jeff Sessions, Attorney General for the Department of Justice - House Judiciary Dems Demand Answers from DHS & DOJ Following Surge of Immigrant Family Separations at the Border Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon Thomas Homan, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Urge Designation of Courts as Immigrant Safe Spaces Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 30, 2018 Tweet - ".@EverettHerald is correct--President Trump's attempt to roll back family planning funding will only lead to more unplanned pregnancies, disproportionately affect low-income women, and overburden our community health centers:" Sen.Patty Murray
May 30, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad that despite the Trump-Pence Administration's attempts to undermine investments in the health of women and youths, King County can continue providing young people the information they need to make healthy decisions and plan for their futures:" Sen.Patty Murray
May 30, 2018 Tweet - "Having access to high-quality child care can make all the difference for young parents trying to finish their degree. It's inspiring to see the good work happening at Oakland HS to ensure all students succeed." Sen.Patty Murray
May 29, 2018 Tweet - "Ending veteran homelessness in the US won't be easy, but we can never ever ease up on our duty to care for those who served. I'm so proud to see WA's Kittitas County leading the way on this effort." Sen.Patty Murray
May 29, 2018 Senator Murray Highlights Teen Pregnancy Prevention Efforts Following Court Decision Against Trump-Pence Administration's Attempt to Terminate Grant for King County Program Sen.Patty Murray
May 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Susan Collins, and the Hon. Jack Reed - Help Native American Veterans Find A Home In Indian Country Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Preserve Educational Equity for English Learners Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Maintain Protections for Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget Director - ICYMI: 127 Democrats Urge OMB Director Mulvaney to Reject Discriminatory Health Care Proposal Rep.Adam Smith, ...
May 23, 2018 Tweet - "Heading to the Senate floor to vote in favor of expanding the popular @DeptVetAffairs Caregiver Support Program to ensure veterans of all eras & their caregivers have the support they need to live & thrive" Sen.Patty Murray
May 23, 2018 In Huge Win for Military Families, Senator Murray Applauds Passage of Sweeping Legislation to Improve Veterans' Care, Which Includes Her Provision to Expand VA's Caregiver Support Program -- Bill Now Heads to President's Desk Sen.Patty Murray
May 23, 2018 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Rep.Dan Newhouse
May 23, 2018 Economic Inequality Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Uphold Protections for LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Fleeing Persecution Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "This Supreme Court decision sends a chilling signal to workers who are being mistreated by employers that they must stand alone as they defend themselves against predatory corporations that too often put their own interests first." Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "This allows corporations to lock workers out of the courts when their rights are being violated, which for too many is their only recourse. I'm standing with workers & I'll keep fighting to restore & protect their ability to join together, advocate, & stand up for their rights." Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "The Caregiver program is a game-changer for the approx 5.5 million people people who have put their lives on hold to care for a loved one who returned from service with illness or injury, and I'm urging my colleagues to support this critically important program." Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "If you don't know about the current child care crisis, chances are you're not a parent crushed by climbing costs. Glad to talk to @BelReporter about how my #ChildCare4All bill will help make care more affordable, improve access to early learning, & improve worker pay & training" Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "It's impossible for our economy to work for all when wealthy corporations are allowed to pull the strings & workers have fewer options left to defend themselves when their rights are violated--very concerned about how this decision will impact WA families" Sen.Patty Murray
May 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats have been trying for months to work toward a bipartisan legislative fix for Dreamers--& every day Republican leaders wait is another broken promise to our communities. We need more than talk to protect Dreamers--we need leadership." Sen.Patty Murray
May 18, 2018 Senator Murray Vows to Fight Trump-Pence Administration's Latest Radical Attack on Women's Access to Health Care Sen.Patty Murray
May 18, 2018 Senator Murray's Statement on President Trump's Intention to Nominate Robert Wilkie to be Next VA Secretary Sen.Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 DelBene Signs Discharge Petition on Immigration Bills, Urges Republicans to Follow Suit Rep.Suzan DelBene
May 17, 2018 Tweet - "Immigrants are part of what makes our country great, and just like you and me -- they are people who deserve compassion and respect." Sen.Patty Murray
May 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Love And Jayapal Lead 130 In Bipartisan Support Of Work Authorization Of H-4 Dependent Spouses Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 16, 2018 Tweet - "When our men & women in uniform serve our country, so do their spouses--& it's on us to ensure our military families are able to live & thrive. Making it easier for military spouses to secure & maintain employment is a good step in the right direction." Sen.Patty Murray
arrow_upward