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Oct. 30, 2022
Tweet - "We all saw what happened on January 6--I was there. It was an attempt to overturn a free and fair election using brute force--and a reminder that we can't take our democracy for granted. We have to fight to protect it."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 28, 2022
Tweet - "I am horrified by the assault on Paul Pelosi. My thoughts are with him, @SpeakerPelosi , and their family throughout his recovery. Violence has absolutely no place in our politics or our country."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022
Tweet - "Today we remember the lives of the 11 people killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue 4 years ago. We've got to continue working to end gun violence and root out hatred everywhere--especially given the awful rise in antisemitism we've seen in our country."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022
Smith Praises the Defense Department's 2022 Strategic Reviews
Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 24, 2022
Tweet - "My heart breaks for the people of St. Louis & this community in the wake of this awful shooting. We owe it to our kids to make sure they can go to school without fear that they won't come home--that's why I'm going to keep fighting to deliver common-sense gun safety legislation."
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
Letter to Mr. Richard C. Visek, Acting Legal Advisor for the US Department of State - Jacobs, Castro Lead Call for Biden Administration to Affirm Global Commitment to Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Rights Post-dobbs
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Oct. 21, 2022
Tweet - "The bipartisan gun safety bill we passed this Congress is the strongest action we've taken on gun violence in nearly 30 years--but there's more to be done, like passing universal background checks & banning assault weapons. I'll keep pushing to save lives in our communities."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022
Tweet - "Our communities are doing everything they can to fight the opioid crisis, but they need help from the federal government too. I helped secure resources for people on the ground in WA state to fight this, and I'm still pushing for more."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2022
Tweet - "A year ago today, Republicans blocked the #FreedomToVote Act, which would've protected the right to vote, cracked down on dark money, & more. Even as Republicans stand in the way, I'll never stop fighting to protect our democracy--no matter what it takes."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steve Dettelback, Director of the ATF - Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 12, 2022
Smith Welcomes Biden Administration's National Security Strategy
Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 7, 2022
Murray Slams GOP Bill to Undo Drug Price Negotiation, Let Costs Continue to Skyrocket, and Protect Pharmaceutical Company Profits
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2022
Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, Address MMIW Crisis
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 22, 2022
Rep. Schrier Helps House Pass Bipartisan Bill to Provide Funding for Smaller Police Departments
Rep. Kim Schrier
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. 14, 2022
Newhouse Urges Support for the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Warner joins Murray and 28 Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin to Strengthen Privacy Protections for Women Seeking Reproductive Health Care
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 13, 2022
Tweet - "28 years ago, we successfully passed a federal assault weapons ban to keep weapons of war off our streets. We should absolutely reinstate it--and we should do it now."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2022
Sen. Murray Statement on Ruling Against ACA Threatening Access to PrEP and Preventive Care, Including Birth Control
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 6, 2022
Smith Concludes Congressional Delegation to Japan, Indonesia
Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 1, 2022
Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Aug. 24, 2022
Tweet - "I've heard from people in WA state who've had to ration their insulin because they can't afford it. The Inflation Reduction Act will cap seniors' insulin costs at $35 a month. But we have to do more for EVERYONE. This isn't just about saving money--it's about saving lives."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 18, 2022
Tweet - "Even 102 years after the 19th amendment was ratified, women--and in particular women of color--often face barriers to exercising their constitutional right to vote. We have got to do more to protect and strengthen federal voting rights protections. RT if you're with me."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2022
Tweet - "Republicans just voted AGAINST our $35/month insulin cap for patients on private insurance, forcing countless patients to continue rationing their insulin--putting their lives at risk. Everyone should be able to afford the lifesaving medicine they need. This is shameful."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2022
Tweet - "The right to vote is foundational to our democracy. That was true 57 years ago when the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, and it's especially true today. I will never stop fighting to pass strong federal voting rights legislation."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Aug. 1, 2022
Smith Statement on Successful al-Qaida Leader Strike
Rep. Adam Smith
July 27, 2022
Jayapal Statement on Charge Filed Against Armed Perpetrator Outside Her Home
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 26, 2022
Senator Murray Pushes to Strengthen Federal Response to Fentanyl Crisis
Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Robert M. Califf, Commissioner of the FDA - Senator Baldwin Voices Support for FDA's Proposed "Life-Saving" Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 20, 2022
Jayapal Statement on House Judiciary Advancing Assault Weapons Ban
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 19, 2022
Larsen Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep. Rick Larsen
July 19, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Murray Presses HHS for Details on Monkeypox Response, Continues Pushing to Pass Her PREVENT Pandemics Act to Strengthen Public Health Preparedness
Sen. Patty Murray
July 17, 2022
Tweet - "It's unbelievable that right now, some patients with lupus, arthritis, and other conditions are being denied their prescriptions due to concerns the drugs would be used for an abortion. This is a health care crisis that extreme Republicans have created."
Sen. Patty Murray
July 14, 2022
Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Support Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Native Communities
Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 12, 2022
Jayapal and Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Lives from Gun Suicide
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 6, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Urging House Leadership to Vote on Pro-Police Legislation
Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
July 3, 2022
Tweet - "I negotiated a historic bipartisan agreement to lower drug costs by finally making safe drug importation from Canada a reality. I'm going to do everything I can to get it passed--and it's just one step I'm working on to lower health care costs for WA state families."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 29, 2022
Reps. Frankel, Buck Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Empower Employees, Consumers to Speak Out Against Sexual Harassment
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 28, 2022
Newhouse Amendment to Combat Fentanyl Crisis Blocked by Democrats
Rep. Dan Newhouse
June 27, 2022
Tweet - "Nearly 1 million women in America have reported being shot or shot at by their partners. The bipartisan Safer Communities Act will close the boyfriend loophole and keep guns out of the hands of abusive partners. This will save lives."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 25, 2022
Cantwell Statement on Passage of Historic Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill
Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 24, 2022
House Passes the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in a Historic Move to Address Gun Violence
Rep. Adam Smith
June 24, 2022
Newhouse Extends Title 42 Authority, Securing Southern Border
Rep. Dan Newhouse
June 24, 2022
House Passes Historic Gun Violence Prevention Package to Protect Communities and Children
Rep. Suzan DelBene
June 24, 2022
Newhouse Stands Up for Central Washington's 2nd Amendment Rights
Rep. Dan Newhouse
June 23, 2022
Tweet - "I voted YES today to pass our bipartisan gun safety package. It's the most significant bill we've passed on gun violence in decades. It doesn't do everything we need to end gun violence--and I'll keep pushing to do more--but it will help save lives."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 23, 2022
Senator Murray Helps Pass Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill, Calls to Do More to Keep Students, Families Safe
Sen. Patty Murray
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 30, 2022
Tweet - "We all saw what happened on January 6--I was there. It was an attempt to overturn a free and fair election using brute force--and a reminder that we can't take our democracy for granted. We have to fight to protect it."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 28, 2022
Tweet - "I am horrified by the assault on Paul Pelosi. My thoughts are with him, @SpeakerPelosi , and their family throughout his recovery. Violence has absolutely no place in our politics or our country."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022
Tweet - "Today we remember the lives of the 11 people killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue 4 years ago. We've got to continue working to end gun violence and root out hatred everywhere--especially given the awful rise in antisemitism we've seen in our country."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022
Smith Praises the Defense Department's 2022 Strategic Reviews
Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 24, 2022
Tweet - "My heart breaks for the people of St. Louis & this community in the wake of this awful shooting. We owe it to our kids to make sure they can go to school without fear that they won't come home--that's why I'm going to keep fighting to deliver common-sense gun safety legislation."
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
Letter to Mr. Richard C. Visek, Acting Legal Advisor for the US Department of State - Jacobs, Castro Lead Call for Biden Administration to Affirm Global Commitment to Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Rights Post-dobbs
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Oct. 21, 2022
Tweet - "The bipartisan gun safety bill we passed this Congress is the strongest action we've taken on gun violence in nearly 30 years--but there's more to be done, like passing universal background checks & banning assault weapons. I'll keep pushing to save lives in our communities."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022
Tweet - "Our communities are doing everything they can to fight the opioid crisis, but they need help from the federal government too. I helped secure resources for people on the ground in WA state to fight this, and I'm still pushing for more."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2022
Tweet - "A year ago today, Republicans blocked the #FreedomToVote Act, which would've protected the right to vote, cracked down on dark money, & more. Even as Republicans stand in the way, I'll never stop fighting to protect our democracy--no matter what it takes."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steve Dettelback, Director of the ATF - Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 12, 2022
Smith Welcomes Biden Administration's National Security Strategy
Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 7, 2022
Murray Slams GOP Bill to Undo Drug Price Negotiation, Let Costs Continue to Skyrocket, and Protect Pharmaceutical Company Profits
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2022
Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, Address MMIW Crisis
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 22, 2022
Rep. Schrier Helps House Pass Bipartisan Bill to Provide Funding for Smaller Police Departments
Rep.Kim Schrier
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. 14, 2022
Newhouse Urges Support for the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Warner joins Murray and 28 Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin to Strengthen Privacy Protections for Women Seeking Reproductive Health Care
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 13, 2022
Tweet - "28 years ago, we successfully passed a federal assault weapons ban to keep weapons of war off our streets. We should absolutely reinstate it--and we should do it now."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2022
Sen. Murray Statement on Ruling Against ACA Threatening Access to PrEP and Preventive Care, Including Birth Control
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 6, 2022
Smith Concludes Congressional Delegation to Japan, Indonesia
Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 1, 2022
Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Aug. 24, 2022
Tweet - "I've heard from people in WA state who've had to ration their insulin because they can't afford it. The Inflation Reduction Act will cap seniors' insulin costs at $35 a month. But we have to do more for EVERYONE. This isn't just about saving money--it's about saving lives."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 18, 2022
Tweet - "Even 102 years after the 19th amendment was ratified, women--and in particular women of color--often face barriers to exercising their constitutional right to vote. We have got to do more to protect and strengthen federal voting rights protections. RT if you're with me."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2022
Tweet - "Republicans just voted AGAINST our $35/month insulin cap for patients on private insurance, forcing countless patients to continue rationing their insulin--putting their lives at risk. Everyone should be able to afford the lifesaving medicine they need. This is shameful."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2022
Tweet - "The right to vote is foundational to our democracy. That was true 57 years ago when the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, and it's especially true today. I will never stop fighting to pass strong federal voting rights legislation."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Aug. 1, 2022
Smith Statement on Successful al-Qaida Leader Strike
Rep.Adam Smith
July 27, 2022
Jayapal Statement on Charge Filed Against Armed Perpetrator Outside Her Home
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 26, 2022
Senator Murray Pushes to Strengthen Federal Response to Fentanyl Crisis
Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Robert M. Califf, Commissioner of the FDA - Senator Baldwin Voices Support for FDA's Proposed "Life-Saving" Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 20, 2022
Jayapal Statement on House Judiciary Advancing Assault Weapons Ban
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 19, 2022
Larsen Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
Rep.Rick Larsen
July 19, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Murray Presses HHS for Details on Monkeypox Response, Continues Pushing to Pass Her PREVENT Pandemics Act to Strengthen Public Health Preparedness
Sen.Patty Murray
July 17, 2022
Tweet - "It's unbelievable that right now, some patients with lupus, arthritis, and other conditions are being denied their prescriptions due to concerns the drugs would be used for an abortion. This is a health care crisis that extreme Republicans have created."
Sen.Patty Murray
July 14, 2022
Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Support Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Native Communities
Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 12, 2022
Jayapal and Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Lives from Gun Suicide
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 6, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Urging House Leadership to Vote on Pro-Police Legislation
Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
July 3, 2022
Tweet - "I negotiated a historic bipartisan agreement to lower drug costs by finally making safe drug importation from Canada a reality. I'm going to do everything I can to get it passed--and it's just one step I'm working on to lower health care costs for WA state families."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 29, 2022
Reps. Frankel, Buck Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Empower Employees, Consumers to Speak Out Against Sexual Harassment
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 28, 2022
Newhouse Amendment to Combat Fentanyl Crisis Blocked by Democrats
Rep.Dan Newhouse
June 27, 2022
Tweet - "Nearly 1 million women in America have reported being shot or shot at by their partners. The bipartisan Safer Communities Act will close the boyfriend loophole and keep guns out of the hands of abusive partners. This will save lives."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 25, 2022
Cantwell Statement on Passage of Historic Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill
Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 24, 2022
House Passes the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in a Historic Move to Address Gun Violence
Rep.Adam Smith
June 24, 2022
Newhouse Extends Title 42 Authority, Securing Southern Border
Rep.Dan Newhouse
June 24, 2022
House Passes Historic Gun Violence Prevention Package to Protect Communities and Children
Rep.Suzan DelBene
June 24, 2022
Newhouse Stands Up for Central Washington's 2nd Amendment Rights
Rep.Dan Newhouse
June 23, 2022
Tweet - "I voted YES today to pass our bipartisan gun safety package. It's the most significant bill we've passed on gun violence in decades. It doesn't do everything we need to end gun violence--and I'll keep pushing to do more--but it will help save lives."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 23, 2022
Senator Murray Helps Pass Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill, Calls to Do More to Keep Students, Families Safe
Sen.Patty Murray
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