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April 5, 2018 Responding to Needs Voiced by Washington State Families, Senator Murray Announces Big Step Forward on Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Revise Burdensome Disaster Funding Application Process Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "When we leave partisanship at the door and bring all voices and ideas to the table, we can find common ground and common sense solutions to national challenges like the opioid crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Jayapal Statement in Response to Trump Administration's Move to Send National Guard Troops to the Southern Border Rep. Pramila Jayapal
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "Honored to meet Bailie and Sarah yesterday in Longview, two people working to make a difference on gun safety. They know it's not enough to just stay home when you get mad at the status quo. You have to roll up your sleeves and fight for the change you believe in" Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've traveled across Washington state hearing from communities about their efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Today I'm proud to announce a set of bipartisan proposals to help support them." Sen. Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've heard from families across Washington state about the need for action to help our communities respond to the opioid crisis. Today we announced a draft of legislation to do just that." Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "The State Department should be supporting foreign service officers who have a child or a spouse with a disability--not making it harder for them to serve and advance their careers." Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Maintain LGBTQ Questions on Data Collection Surveys Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "So proud to see WA leading the way to stopping this damaging practice. So-called "conversion therapy' has no place in our country, and I will continue to push for ways to make sure all people, regardless of who they are or who they love, are treated equally and with respect." Sen. Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "Everyone deserves to work in an environment free from harassment and discrimination. I'm so proud to join the women in the Senate to call on Congress to update the process through which survivors seek justice on Capitol Hill." Sen. Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "When @leahegriffin shared her story with me, I knew there was a lot of work we had to do to help survivors of sexual assault." Sen. Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Letter to Director Wray, FBI - Investigate Kushner's Alleged Leaks of Classified Information to Saudi Crown Prince Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Defeat House GOP-Led Effort to Curtail Civil Rights of Americans with Disabilities Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
March 28, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to ensuring survivors of sexual assault have the resources they need, this shouldn't be a partisan issue, and it's something that we can all get behind and work together on." Sen. Patty Murray
March 28, 2018 Letter to John Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State - Bipartisan Group of 57 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Hold Sudan Accountable for Corruption, Human Rights Abuses Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Senate Leadership to Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Rules in Congress Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 25, 2018 Senator Cantwell, Port of Seattle Announce New Bomb-Sniffing Dogs to Improve Security Wait Times at Sea-Tac Airport Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "To all the students marching today: never doubt that your voices are powerful and are being heard. I'm so proud of all those in WA and nationwide who are refusing to let their elected leaders ignore the violence that has shattered communities for far too long. #MarchForOurLives" Sen. Patty Murray
March 23, 2018 Tweet - "Ahead of tomorrow's #MarchForOurLives, thank you to the Marysville Pilchuck HS survivors and families for making the trip from Washington state to the other Washington to make your voices heard. We're standing with you. #MPstrong" Sen. Patty Murray
March 23, 2018 Tweet - "The bipartisan spending deal makes strong investments in several issues important to WA families like increasing funds to combat the opioid crisis & fight wildfires--glad we were able to come together to reject President Trump's plan & craft a budget that helps working people." Sen. Patty Murray
March 23, 2018 Jayapal Scores Legislative Victory to Expand Seattle-Based LEAD Program Nationwide Rep. Pramila Jayapal
March 22, 2018 House Judiciary Democrats Hold Press Conference on Threats to Special Counsel Investigation After Trump Attacks on Special Counsel Mueller & Justice Department Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 22, 2018 Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Raise Minimum Age to Purchase Firearms Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 21, 2018 Senator Murray Praises Bipartisan Opioid Response Funding Sen. Patty Murray
March 21, 2018 Tweet - "I've heard from so many people across WA, and nationwide, about the need for more resources to combat the opioid crisis. We still have more work to do, but I'm proud we were able to work together to deliver more help for people & families." Sen. Patty Murray
March 21, 2018 Senator Murray to Keep Pushing HHS for Gun Violence Research Following Bipartisan Affirmation of Department's Role Sen. Patty Murray
March 21, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Big Wins on Wildfire Funding and Secure Rural Schools Program in Spending Bill Sen. Patty Murray
March 21, 2018 Tweet - "It is well past time we prioritized research into gun safety. While we should be doing more, I'm glad Republicans are finally willing to join Democrats in affirming the Department of Health and Human Services' authority to conduct this critical research." Sen. Patty Murray
March 21, 2018 Senator Murray to Keep Pushing HHS for Gun Violence Research Following Bipartisan Affirmation of Department's Role Sen. Patty Murray
March 20, 2018 Tweet - "People who have real experience with gun violence are critical to solving this problem and they're absolutely critical to getting anything done. Their voices should be heard." Sen. Patty Murray
March 20, 2018 Tweet - "This confirms my worst fear for President Trump's gun commission: no survivors of gun violence, families of victims, or experts on gun safety or mental health will have a voice or seat at the table." Sen. Patty Murray
March 20, 2018 Cantwell Presses Secretary Perry On Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Energy Infrastructure Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 20, 2018 Tweet - "Following my meeting with @BetsyDeVosED last week, I have no confidence that this commission will be anything other than a tool for continued distraction and delay. This is unacceptable." Sen. Patty Murray
March 19, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Tom Cole, Chairman, and the Honorable Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and related Agencies - Funding for Survivors of Torture Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, the Hon. Nita Lowey, the Hon. John Carter, and the Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard - FY19 Appropriations Requests to Protect Communities at Risk of Flooding Rep. Adam Smith, ...
March 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Safety Administration - As Tourism Season Approaches, Washington Lawmakers Request More Bomb-Sniffing Dogs for Sea-Tac Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 19, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has taken steps to sabotage health care, made it harder for people to get Medicaid--which helps provide treatment for opioid addiction--and has proposed dramatic cuts to drug control offices and programs designed to promote evidence-based treatments." Sen. Patty Murray
March 19, 2018 Tweet - "Our work on the opioid epidemic needs to be driven by what works, not by what President Trump thinks will grab headlines." Sen. Patty Murray
March 18, 2018 Tweet - "We know going up against the NRA and stubborn politicians won't be easy, but like you, I believe it a fight worth taking on." Sen. Patty Murray
March 17, 2018 Tweet - "We need to work together to make sure no student has to go through the horrific violence we've seen repeated over and over again in this country." Sen. Patty Murray
March 17, 2018 Tweet - "I believe it is so critically important that members of Congress, students, parents, and teachers are provided with information about the entity charged with addressing one of the most serious and pressing issues in our country." Sen. Patty Murray
March 16, 2018 Tweet - "I just sent a letter to @BetsyDeVosED to get more clarity on President Trump's new gun commission that she will be leading. Parents, students, and teachers deserve answers when it comes to goals, timeline, membership, and how much influence the NRA will have. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
March 16, 2018 Reps. Schiff, DelBene, DeFazio and 44 Colleagues Urge Increased Funding to Build Out Earthquake Early Warning System Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
March 16, 2018 Tweet - "I have serious concerns that President Trump's commission on school safety, which @BetsyDeVosED has been asked to lead, will be another attempt by the White House to distract from and delay meaningful gun safety action." Sen. Patty Murray
March 16, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senator Murray Demands Answers From Education Sec. Betsy DeVos on New Gun Commission Sen. Patty Murray
March 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Ken Calvert, Chairman and the Honorable Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Increased Funding to Build out Earthquake Early Warning System Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
March 15, 2018 Letter to Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Bipartisan Heroin Task Force Urges Congress to Expand CARA Funding Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
March 15, 2018 Cantwell Statement On Russian Intrusion Campaign Against U.S. Senator Warns America Must Aggressively Defend American Energy Infrastructure Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 15, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senator Patty Murray Demands Answers from Department of Defense on Appalling Failure to Address Sexual Assault Against Children on Military Installations Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
April 5, 2018 Responding to Needs Voiced by Washington State Families, Senator Murray Announces Big Step Forward on Bipartisan Opioid Legislation Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Revise Burdensome Disaster Funding Application Process Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 5, 2018 Tweet - "When we leave partisanship at the door and bring all voices and ideas to the table, we can find common ground and common sense solutions to national challenges like the opioid crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Jayapal Statement in Response to Trump Administration's Move to Send National Guard Troops to the Southern Border Rep.Pramila Jayapal
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "Honored to meet Bailie and Sarah yesterday in Longview, two people working to make a difference on gun safety. They know it's not enough to just stay home when you get mad at the status quo. You have to roll up your sleeves and fight for the change you believe in" Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've traveled across Washington state hearing from communities about their efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Today I'm proud to announce a set of bipartisan proposals to help support them." Sen.Patty Murray
April 4, 2018 Tweet - "I've heard from families across Washington state about the need for action to help our communities respond to the opioid crisis. Today we announced a draft of legislation to do just that." Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Tweet - "The State Department should be supporting foreign service officers who have a child or a spouse with a disability--not making it harder for them to serve and advance their careers." Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Maintain LGBTQ Questions on Data Collection Surveys Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "So proud to see WA leading the way to stopping this damaging practice. So-called "conversion therapy' has no place in our country, and I will continue to push for ways to make sure all people, regardless of who they are or who they love, are treated equally and with respect." Sen.Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "Everyone deserves to work in an environment free from harassment and discrimination. I'm so proud to join the women in the Senate to call on Congress to update the process through which survivors seek justice on Capitol Hill." Sen.Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Tweet - "When @leahegriffin shared her story with me, I knew there was a lot of work we had to do to help survivors of sexual assault." Sen.Patty Murray
March 29, 2018 Letter to Director Wray, FBI - Investigate Kushner's Alleged Leaks of Classified Information to Saudi Crown Prince Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Defeat House GOP-Led Effort to Curtail Civil Rights of Americans with Disabilities Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
March 28, 2018 Tweet - "When it comes to ensuring survivors of sexual assault have the resources they need, this shouldn't be a partisan issue, and it's something that we can all get behind and work together on." Sen.Patty Murray
March 28, 2018 Letter to John Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State - Bipartisan Group of 57 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Hold Sudan Accountable for Corruption, Human Rights Abuses Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 27, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Senate Leadership to Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Rules in Congress Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 25, 2018 Senator Cantwell, Port of Seattle Announce New Bomb-Sniffing Dogs to Improve Security Wait Times at Sea-Tac Airport Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "To all the students marching today: never doubt that your voices are powerful and are being heard. I'm so proud of all those in WA and nationwide who are refusing to let their elected leaders ignore the violence that has shattered communities for far too long. #MarchForOurLives" Sen.Patty Murray
March 23, 2018 Tweet - "Ahead of tomorrow's #MarchForOurLives, thank you to the Marysville Pilchuck HS survivors and families for making the trip from Washington state to the other Washington to make your voices heard. We're standing with you. #MPstrong" Sen.Patty Murray
March 23, 2018 Tweet - "The bipartisan spending deal makes strong investments in several issues important to WA families like increasing funds to combat the opioid crisis & fight wildfires--glad we were able to come together to reject President Trump's plan & craft a budget that helps working people." Sen.Patty Murray
March 23, 2018 Jayapal Scores Legislative Victory to Expand Seattle-Based LEAD Program Nationwide Rep.Pramila Jayapal
March 22, 2018 House Judiciary Democrats Hold Press Conference on Threats to Special Counsel Investigation After Trump Attacks on Special Counsel Mueller & Justice Department Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 22, 2018 Bipartisan Group Introduces Legislation to Raise Minimum Age to Purchase Firearms Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 21, 2018 Senator Murray Praises Bipartisan Opioid Response Funding Sen.Patty Murray
March 21, 2018 Tweet - "I've heard from so many people across WA, and nationwide, about the need for more resources to combat the opioid crisis. We still have more work to do, but I'm proud we were able to work together to deliver more help for people & families." Sen.Patty Murray
March 21, 2018 Senator Murray to Keep Pushing HHS for Gun Violence Research Following Bipartisan Affirmation of Department's Role Sen.Patty Murray
March 21, 2018 Senator Murray Applauds Big Wins on Wildfire Funding and Secure Rural Schools Program in Spending Bill Sen.Patty Murray
March 21, 2018 Tweet - "It is well past time we prioritized research into gun safety. While we should be doing more, I'm glad Republicans are finally willing to join Democrats in affirming the Department of Health and Human Services' authority to conduct this critical research." Sen.Patty Murray
March 21, 2018 Senator Murray to Keep Pushing HHS for Gun Violence Research Following Bipartisan Affirmation of Department's Role Sen.Patty Murray
March 20, 2018 Tweet - "People who have real experience with gun violence are critical to solving this problem and they're absolutely critical to getting anything done. Their voices should be heard." Sen.Patty Murray
March 20, 2018 Tweet - "This confirms my worst fear for President Trump's gun commission: no survivors of gun violence, families of victims, or experts on gun safety or mental health will have a voice or seat at the table." Sen.Patty Murray
March 20, 2018 Cantwell Presses Secretary Perry On Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Energy Infrastructure Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 20, 2018 Tweet - "Following my meeting with @BetsyDeVosED last week, I have no confidence that this commission will be anything other than a tool for continued distraction and delay. This is unacceptable." Sen.Patty Murray
March 19, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Tom Cole, Chairman, and the Honorable Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and related Agencies - Funding for Survivors of Torture Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, the Hon. Nita Lowey, the Hon. John Carter, and the Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard - FY19 Appropriations Requests to Protect Communities at Risk of Flooding Rep.Adam Smith, ...
March 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Safety Administration - As Tourism Season Approaches, Washington Lawmakers Request More Bomb-Sniffing Dogs for Sea-Tac Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 19, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump has taken steps to sabotage health care, made it harder for people to get Medicaid--which helps provide treatment for opioid addiction--and has proposed dramatic cuts to drug control offices and programs designed to promote evidence-based treatments." Sen.Patty Murray
March 19, 2018 Tweet - "Our work on the opioid epidemic needs to be driven by what works, not by what President Trump thinks will grab headlines." Sen.Patty Murray
March 18, 2018 Tweet - "We know going up against the NRA and stubborn politicians won't be easy, but like you, I believe it a fight worth taking on." Sen.Patty Murray
March 17, 2018 Tweet - "We need to work together to make sure no student has to go through the horrific violence we've seen repeated over and over again in this country." Sen.Patty Murray
March 17, 2018 Tweet - "I believe it is so critically important that members of Congress, students, parents, and teachers are provided with information about the entity charged with addressing one of the most serious and pressing issues in our country." Sen.Patty Murray
March 16, 2018 Tweet - "I just sent a letter to @BetsyDeVosED to get more clarity on President Trump's new gun commission that she will be leading. Parents, students, and teachers deserve answers when it comes to goals, timeline, membership, and how much influence the NRA will have. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
March 16, 2018 Reps. Schiff, DelBene, DeFazio and 44 Colleagues Urge Increased Funding to Build Out Earthquake Early Warning System Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
March 16, 2018 Tweet - "I have serious concerns that President Trump's commission on school safety, which @BetsyDeVosED has been asked to lead, will be another attempt by the White House to distract from and delay meaningful gun safety action." Sen.Patty Murray
March 16, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senator Murray Demands Answers From Education Sec. Betsy DeVos on New Gun Commission Sen.Patty Murray
March 16, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Ken Calvert, Chairman and the Honorable Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Increased Funding to Build out Earthquake Early Warning System Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
March 15, 2018 Letter to Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Bipartisan Heroin Task Force Urges Congress to Expand CARA Funding Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
March 15, 2018 Cantwell Statement On Russian Intrusion Campaign Against U.S. Senator Warns America Must Aggressively Defend American Energy Infrastructure Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 15, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senator Patty Murray Demands Answers from Department of Defense on Appalling Failure to Address Sexual Assault Against Children on Military Installations Sen.Patty Murray
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