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March 24, 2022 Newhouse Introduces Life-Saving Legislation to Support School Resource Officers and Students Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 24, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Requesting Updates on HBCU Bomb Threats Investigation Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 24, 2022 Newhouse Introduces Life-Saving Legislation to Support School Resource Officers and Students Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm on the Senate floor to speak out against the recent wave of hateful attacks on transgender youth happening across the country. We all have a responsibility to stand up and make clear that this isn't right." Sen. Patty Murray
March 15, 2022 Tweet - ". @POTUS signed key components of our bill to support survivors of sexual assault into law. This is a hard-fought victory for survivors, & I'm so grateful for Leah Griffin from WA for sharing her story with me & working to get this done." Sen. Patty Murray
March 13, 2022 Tweet - "I'm so proud that policies to help get sexual assault survivors the care they need--inspired by @leahegriffin bravely sharing her story--passed in Congress and were signed into law. This is what can happen when WA voices are heard in the other Washington." Sen. Patty Murray
March 12, 2022 Tweet - "Reminder: protecting the right to vote used to have strong bipartisan support. But now, it's Republicans who are standing in the way of passing federal voting rights legislation." Sen. Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Murray, Jayapal, Murkowski Push to Help Survivors Get Critical Sexual Assault Examinations Passes as Part of VAWA Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 11, 2022 Jayapal, Murray, Murkowski Push to Help Survivors Get Critical Sexual Assault Examinations Passes as Part of VAWA Rep. Pramila Jayapal
March 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Bipartisan Judiciary Committee Members Refer Amazon to DOJ for Potential Criminal Conduct by Senior Executives Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 7, 2022 Newhouse, Pappas, Budd Introduce Legislation to Combat the Opioid Crisis Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 7, 2022 Ahead of March 11 Temporary Scheduling Expiration Date, Pappas, Newhouse, and Budd to Introduce Bipartisan Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act of 2022 Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "Patients shouldn't have to ration their insulin because it's so expensive. Insulin is a life-saying, necessary drug we have to make sure everyone can get--and I'm going to work with @SenatorWarnock to cap costs at $35/month." Sen. Patty Murray
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "We can save patients money and bring down prescription drug costs in a big way by finally empowering Medicare to negotiate lower prices. This is a commonsense step and shouldn't be controversial. RT if you agree." Sen. Patty Murray
March 4, 2022 Jayapal Legislation to End Forced Arbitration, Enshrine Protections for Survivors Signed into Law Rep. Pramila Jayapal
March 3, 2022 Newhouse Applauds Major Investment in Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 1, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United Rights - Warner & Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the kids and parents in Texas who are scared right now. What the state government is doing is cruel. And I want all the trans youth in TX and across the country to know that I will fight for you and your families every way I can in Congress." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "No one should have to ration insulin & put their health at risk because they can't afford it. Capping the cost of insulin to $35/month is good for patients--and it's the right thing to do. Glad to be working with @SenatorWarnock on this." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Capping the cost of insulin at $35/month is a no-brainer step to lower costs for a lifesaving medicine. I'm excited to work with you to get this done, @SenatorWarnock ." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - CONGRESSMAN VALADAO URGES BIDEN TO TAKE ACTION TO COMBAT FENTANYL EPIDEMIC Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Tweet - "Today while we remember those lost 4 years ago in Parkland, there's a long list of other communities healing from senseless acts of gun violence--including Richland, WA last week. This has to stop, & we can only do that with common-sense gun safety measures that'll save lives." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "My office has been flooded with calls from people across WA state voicing their support for strong federal voting rights legislation. Getting this done is the right thing to do. It's what the people of WA state want. And I'll keep working until we get it done." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 11, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Urges the President to Address Threat of Fentanyl-Related Substances Flooding into American Communities Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Dept. Homeland Security; Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice; Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense; Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - SENATORS MARKEY & MERKLEY AND REPS. JAYAPAL & PRESSLEY URGE FEDERAL AGENCIES TO END USE OF CLEARVIEW AI FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "People have a right to make their voices heard in our democracy. Strengthening federal voting rights protections is essential to making sure that happens." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the Richland community after today's shooting and I'm thinking of our first responders working to apprehend the shooter and keep everyone safe. No one should have to live in fear of gun violence--not in our grocery stores, our schools, or anywhere else." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman Subcommittee on Homeland Security; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee; Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chairwoman Subcommittee on Homeland Security; Hon. Chuck Fleischmann, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Sarbanes, Pascrell, Katko Demand Increased Funding to Protect Synagogues and Houses of Worship Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General US Department of Justice, Congresswoman Wilson Leads Letter on Threats to HBCUs Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 3, 2022 Tweet - "Just like people across the country aren't giving up on protecting the right to vote, I'm not either. I'm still pushing to pass strong federal voting rights legislation--because it's fundamental to our democracy." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Bicameral Education Committee Leaders Request DOJ Update on Recent HBCU Bomb Threats Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "The threats of violence too many HBCUs have faced over the last several weeks are horrific and gravely concerning. I am requesting immediate answers from @TheJusticeDept on efforts to investigate these threats and keep our communities safe." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2022 Senator Murray Leads Hearing On Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Crises Worsened by COVID-19 Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Allred, Bourdeaux, O'Halleran Urge President Biden to Include Robust Investment in Critical Election Infrastructure in 2023 Budget Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Jan. 30, 2022 Tweet - "Here's what's happening right now: Republican-led legislatures are making it harder to vote for certain people--primarily Black Americans, Native Americans, young people, & people w/ disabilities. That's wrong--& we can stop it by strengthening federal voting rights protections." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 28, 2022 Cantwell Cheers Public Assistance Approval for Western Washington Floods Sen. Maria Cantwell
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting the right to vote with strong federal legislation isn't something we can--or will--give up on. I'm going to keep fighting to get this done and protect the foundation of our democracy." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Ask any family and they'll tell you: health care costs too much. Senate Democrats are working to lower the costs of: health care coverage prescription drugs life-saving medication like insulin" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2022 Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 23, 2022 Tweet - "I will not give up the fight to strengthen federal voting protections. Our democracy is on the line and I will continue to do everything I can to get this done." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Congresswomen Watson Coleman and Bush Call on Federal Bureau of Prisons to Not Require Individuals in Home Confinement to Return to Prison Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State - Kaine & Colleagues Sound Alarm Following Reports of High Denial Rates for At-Risk Afghans Applying for Humanitarian Parole into U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - RELEASE: REP. KHANNA, SENATORS WARREN AND MURPHY CALL ON PRESIDENT BIDEN TO OVERHAUL U.S. COUNTERTERRORISM POLICY Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Voting Rights Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Republican-led legislatures are making it harder to vote for certain groups of people. This is a national, coordinated effort to keep Republicans in power at every level of government by keeping Americans from the ballot box. This is undemocratic, and a threat to democracy." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Everyone--no matter where you live or how much money you make--deserves access to abortion without barriers or political roadblocks. That's what #RoeVWade helps protect and it's what is at stake right now at the Supreme Court & in states across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Live on the Senate floor, I'm talking about our democracy, how it works, and why we urgently need to protect the right to vote." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "History is sitting on our shoulders right now. The American people are looking to us for a way to move forward & protect the right to vote--& this is it. And all that's standing in our way is Senate procedure--Senate procedure that a majority of us voted to change just last month." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 17, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his continued fight for justice. If we're serious about honoring Dr. King's legacy, let's do so by passing strong federal voting rights legislation to protect every American's right to be heard in our democracy. #MLKDay" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Insulin is a lifesaving, necessary drug for so many people. It's outrageous that it costs so much some patients ration it. #BuildBackBetter would cap the cost of insulin at $35/month for millions of people--& it's one of the many reasons why we need to pass it soon." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2022 Tweet - "We have to make sure the right to vote is never taken away, and that the voices of the American people are never taken away." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 14, 2022 Tweet - "To be absolutely clear: we cannot let the filibuster stop us from ever debating voting rights or any other issue just one member might disagree with. We need to change Senate rules. #WeWantVotingRights" Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 12, 2022 Cantwell Applauds Confirmation of Gabriel Sanchez for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Sen. Maria Cantwell
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting every citizen's right to have a voice in our democracy should be as noncontroversial as naming post offices. Yet Republicans blocked debate on legislation to protect voting rights. Our democracy is at stake--we can't let their obstruction stand in the way." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 7, 2022 Tweet - "The 1965 Voting Rights Act is one of the most important bills in our nation's history. With voting rights under attack across the country, it's time to restore and strengthen it--even if it means changing Senate rules to get there." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 6, 2022 Senator Murray Joins Washington State January 6th Virtual Vigil, Reiterates Push to Protect Voting Rights and Democracy Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 6, 2022 Tweet - "January 6th was a horrifying day for our country--a day we cannot forget or ignore." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 6, 2022 Senators Murray and Cantwell, Representatives DelBene, Kilmer and Larsen Applaud Biden Administration Major Disaster Declaration Following Winter Storms, Flooding in Northwest Washington Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Jan. 6, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on January 6th Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "No Senate rule is more important than protecting the right to vote in our country. If Senate Republicans continue blocking strong voting rights legislation, then Democrats can't let Senate rules and procedures stand in the way of taking action." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 2, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting the right to vote is one of the most important things Congress can and must do. This is about ensuring our democracy stays a democracy--and the Senate should use every tool available to get it done." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 30, 2021 Tweet - "No one should have to choose between the insulin they need to live and other necessities like food, housing, or child care. I'm working to cap the cost of insulin to $35/month and make sure patients who need it can get it without breaking the bank." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Far-right state legislators across the country are passing laws that make it harder for people--and in particular people of color--to vote. This is an attack on the very foundation of our democracy. We need to pass strong federal voting rights legislation." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 23, 2021 Tweet - "If we have to change the Senate rules to pass strong federal voting rights legislation, then let's do it. Nothing is more important than protecting the right to have a voice in our democracy." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter Ph.D. Dave Applegate, Associate Director for Natural Hazards - Senators Cantwell and Murray Press USGS on Future of Earthquake Early Warning System Sen. Maria Cantwell
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Senators Cantwell and Murray, Representatives DelBene and Kilmer Lead Delegation in Call for Major Disaster Declaration Following Winter Storms, Flooding in Northwest Washington Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Dave Applegate, Associative Director for Natural Hazards of the US Geological Survey - Feinstein, Padilla, Colleagues Press USGS on Future of Earthquake Early Warning System Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Senate rules should not get in the way of protecting the foundation of our democracy--the right to vote. Period." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Date Title Politician
March 24, 2022 Newhouse Introduces Life-Saving Legislation to Support School Resource Officers and Students Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 24, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Requesting Updates on HBCU Bomb Threats Investigation Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 24, 2022 Newhouse Introduces Life-Saving Legislation to Support School Resource Officers and Students Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm on the Senate floor to speak out against the recent wave of hateful attacks on transgender youth happening across the country. We all have a responsibility to stand up and make clear that this isn't right." Sen.Patty Murray
March 15, 2022 Tweet - ". @POTUS signed key components of our bill to support survivors of sexual assault into law. This is a hard-fought victory for survivors, & I'm so grateful for Leah Griffin from WA for sharing her story with me & working to get this done." Sen.Patty Murray
March 13, 2022 Tweet - "I'm so proud that policies to help get sexual assault survivors the care they need--inspired by @leahegriffin bravely sharing her story--passed in Congress and were signed into law. This is what can happen when WA voices are heard in the other Washington." Sen.Patty Murray
March 12, 2022 Tweet - "Reminder: protecting the right to vote used to have strong bipartisan support. But now, it's Republicans who are standing in the way of passing federal voting rights legislation." Sen.Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Murray, Jayapal, Murkowski Push to Help Survivors Get Critical Sexual Assault Examinations Passes as Part of VAWA Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 11, 2022 Jayapal, Murray, Murkowski Push to Help Survivors Get Critical Sexual Assault Examinations Passes as Part of VAWA Rep.Pramila Jayapal
March 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Bipartisan Judiciary Committee Members Refer Amazon to DOJ for Potential Criminal Conduct by Senior Executives Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 7, 2022 Newhouse, Pappas, Budd Introduce Legislation to Combat the Opioid Crisis Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 7, 2022 Ahead of March 11 Temporary Scheduling Expiration Date, Pappas, Newhouse, and Budd to Introduce Bipartisan Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act of 2022 Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "Patients shouldn't have to ration their insulin because it's so expensive. Insulin is a life-saying, necessary drug we have to make sure everyone can get--and I'm going to work with @SenatorWarnock to cap costs at $35/month." Sen.Patty Murray
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "We can save patients money and bring down prescription drug costs in a big way by finally empowering Medicare to negotiate lower prices. This is a commonsense step and shouldn't be controversial. RT if you agree." Sen.Patty Murray
March 4, 2022 Jayapal Legislation to End Forced Arbitration, Enshrine Protections for Survivors Signed into Law Rep.Pramila Jayapal
March 3, 2022 Newhouse Applauds Major Investment in Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 1, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United Rights - Warner & Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the kids and parents in Texas who are scared right now. What the state government is doing is cruel. And I want all the trans youth in TX and across the country to know that I will fight for you and your families every way I can in Congress." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "No one should have to ration insulin & put their health at risk because they can't afford it. Capping the cost of insulin to $35/month is good for patients--and it's the right thing to do. Glad to be working with @SenatorWarnock on this." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Capping the cost of insulin at $35/month is a no-brainer step to lower costs for a lifesaving medicine. I'm excited to work with you to get this done, @SenatorWarnock ." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - CONGRESSMAN VALADAO URGES BIDEN TO TAKE ACTION TO COMBAT FENTANYL EPIDEMIC Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Tweet - "Today while we remember those lost 4 years ago in Parkland, there's a long list of other communities healing from senseless acts of gun violence--including Richland, WA last week. This has to stop, & we can only do that with common-sense gun safety measures that'll save lives." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2022 Tweet - "My office has been flooded with calls from people across WA state voicing their support for strong federal voting rights legislation. Getting this done is the right thing to do. It's what the people of WA state want. And I'll keep working until we get it done." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 11, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Urges the President to Address Threat of Fentanyl-Related Substances Flooding into American Communities Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Dept. Homeland Security; Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice; Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense; Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - SENATORS MARKEY & MERKLEY AND REPS. JAYAPAL & PRESSLEY URGE FEDERAL AGENCIES TO END USE OF CLEARVIEW AI FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "People have a right to make their voices heard in our democracy. Strengthening federal voting rights protections is essential to making sure that happens." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to the Richland community after today's shooting and I'm thinking of our first responders working to apprehend the shooter and keep everyone safe. No one should have to live in fear of gun violence--not in our grocery stores, our schools, or anywhere else." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman Subcommittee on Homeland Security; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee; Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chairwoman Subcommittee on Homeland Security; Hon. Chuck Fleischmann, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Sarbanes, Pascrell, Katko Demand Increased Funding to Protect Synagogues and Houses of Worship Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General US Department of Justice, Congresswoman Wilson Leads Letter on Threats to HBCUs Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 3, 2022 Tweet - "Just like people across the country aren't giving up on protecting the right to vote, I'm not either. I'm still pushing to pass strong federal voting rights legislation--because it's fundamental to our democracy." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 2, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Bicameral Education Committee Leaders Request DOJ Update on Recent HBCU Bomb Threats Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "The threats of violence too many HBCUs have faced over the last several weeks are horrific and gravely concerning. I am requesting immediate answers from @TheJusticeDept on efforts to investigate these threats and keep our communities safe." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2022 Senator Murray Leads Hearing On Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Crises Worsened by COVID-19 Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 1, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Allred, Bourdeaux, O'Halleran Urge President Biden to Include Robust Investment in Critical Election Infrastructure in 2023 Budget Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Jan. 30, 2022 Tweet - "Here's what's happening right now: Republican-led legislatures are making it harder to vote for certain people--primarily Black Americans, Native Americans, young people, & people w/ disabilities. That's wrong--& we can stop it by strengthening federal voting rights protections." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 28, 2022 Cantwell Cheers Public Assistance Approval for Western Washington Floods Sen.Maria Cantwell
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting the right to vote with strong federal legislation isn't something we can--or will--give up on. I'm going to keep fighting to get this done and protect the foundation of our democracy." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Ask any family and they'll tell you: health care costs too much. Senate Democrats are working to lower the costs of: health care coverage prescription drugs life-saving medication like insulin" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 27, 2022 Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 23, 2022 Tweet - "I will not give up the fight to strengthen federal voting protections. Our democracy is on the line and I will continue to do everything I can to get this done." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Congresswomen Watson Coleman and Bush Call on Federal Bureau of Prisons to Not Require Individuals in Home Confinement to Return to Prison Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State - Kaine & Colleagues Sound Alarm Following Reports of High Denial Rates for At-Risk Afghans Applying for Humanitarian Parole into U.S. Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - RELEASE: REP. KHANNA, SENATORS WARREN AND MURPHY CALL ON PRESIDENT BIDEN TO OVERHAUL U.S. COUNTERTERRORISM POLICY Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Voting Rights Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Republican-led legislatures are making it harder to vote for certain groups of people. This is a national, coordinated effort to keep Republicans in power at every level of government by keeping Americans from the ballot box. This is undemocratic, and a threat to democracy." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Everyone--no matter where you live or how much money you make--deserves access to abortion without barriers or political roadblocks. That's what #RoeVWade helps protect and it's what is at stake right now at the Supreme Court & in states across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Live on the Senate floor, I'm talking about our democracy, how it works, and why we urgently need to protect the right to vote." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 19, 2022 Tweet - "History is sitting on our shoulders right now. The American people are looking to us for a way to move forward & protect the right to vote--& this is it. And all that's standing in our way is Senate procedure--Senate procedure that a majority of us voted to change just last month." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 17, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 17, 2022 Tweet - "Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his continued fight for justice. If we're serious about honoring Dr. King's legacy, let's do so by passing strong federal voting rights legislation to protect every American's right to be heard in our democracy. #MLKDay" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Insulin is a lifesaving, necessary drug for so many people. It's outrageous that it costs so much some patients ration it. #BuildBackBetter would cap the cost of insulin at $35/month for millions of people--& it's one of the many reasons why we need to pass it soon." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 16, 2022 Tweet - "We have to make sure the right to vote is never taken away, and that the voices of the American people are never taken away." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 14, 2022 Tweet - "To be absolutely clear: we cannot let the filibuster stop us from ever debating voting rights or any other issue just one member might disagree with. We need to change Senate rules. #WeWantVotingRights" Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 12, 2022 Cantwell Applauds Confirmation of Gabriel Sanchez for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Sen.Maria Cantwell
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting every citizen's right to have a voice in our democracy should be as noncontroversial as naming post offices. Yet Republicans blocked debate on legislation to protect voting rights. Our democracy is at stake--we can't let their obstruction stand in the way." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 7, 2022 Tweet - "The 1965 Voting Rights Act is one of the most important bills in our nation's history. With voting rights under attack across the country, it's time to restore and strengthen it--even if it means changing Senate rules to get there." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 6, 2022 Senator Murray Joins Washington State January 6th Virtual Vigil, Reiterates Push to Protect Voting Rights and Democracy Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 6, 2022 Tweet - "January 6th was a horrifying day for our country--a day we cannot forget or ignore." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 6, 2022 Senators Murray and Cantwell, Representatives DelBene, Kilmer and Larsen Applaud Biden Administration Major Disaster Declaration Following Winter Storms, Flooding in Northwest Washington Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Jan. 6, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on January 6th Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "No Senate rule is more important than protecting the right to vote in our country. If Senate Republicans continue blocking strong voting rights legislation, then Democrats can't let Senate rules and procedures stand in the way of taking action." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 2, 2022 Tweet - "Protecting the right to vote is one of the most important things Congress can and must do. This is about ensuring our democracy stays a democracy--and the Senate should use every tool available to get it done." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 30, 2021 Tweet - "No one should have to choose between the insulin they need to live and other necessities like food, housing, or child care. I'm working to cap the cost of insulin to $35/month and make sure patients who need it can get it without breaking the bank." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Far-right state legislators across the country are passing laws that make it harder for people--and in particular people of color--to vote. This is an attack on the very foundation of our democracy. We need to pass strong federal voting rights legislation." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 23, 2021 Tweet - "If we have to change the Senate rules to pass strong federal voting rights legislation, then let's do it. Nothing is more important than protecting the right to have a voice in our democracy." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter Ph.D. Dave Applegate, Associate Director for Natural Hazards - Senators Cantwell and Murray Press USGS on Future of Earthquake Early Warning System Sen.Maria Cantwell
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Senators Cantwell and Murray, Representatives DelBene and Kilmer Lead Delegation in Call for Major Disaster Declaration Following Winter Storms, Flooding in Northwest Washington Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Dave Applegate, Associative Director for Natural Hazards of the US Geological Survey - Feinstein, Padilla, Colleagues Press USGS on Future of Earthquake Early Warning System Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Senate rules should not get in the way of protecting the foundation of our democracy--the right to vote. Period." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen.Patty Murray, ...
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