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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. 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. 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. 1, 2022 Senator Murray Leads Hearing On Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Crises Worsened by COVID-19 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. 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
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. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader US Senate - Keep Affordable Insulin Measures in Build Back Better Act Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Nov. 23, 2021 Senator Murray, Over 100 Democrats Introduce the Access to Birth Control Act Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2021 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Kim Schrier Rep. Kim Schrier
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Birth control is essential health care, & it helps people plan their families, control their futures, & be financially independent. My colleagues & I are working to make sure no one gets turned away at the pharmacy when seeking birth control. #ThxBirthControl" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 7, 2021 Fitzpatrick, Strickland, Wild Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Foster Youth Affected by the Opioid Crisis Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
June 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and Government, the Hon. Chris Van Hollen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Provide Resources, Millions in Support to Nevada Small Businesses Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 14, 2021 Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislation to Ban Ketamine Two Years After the Death of Elijah McClain Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 3, 2021 Murray Praises Food and Drug Administration Plan to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Sen. Patty Murray
April 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Urging Fda to Ban Menthol Cigarettes Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Urge FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer and Lee Urge President Biden to Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 House Passes Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana and Expunge Federal Convictions Rep. Suzan DelBene
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to Mr. Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senators Demand Big Pharma Allow Low-income Patients to Access Lifesaving, Discounted 340B Drugs and Care Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 6, 2020 Letter to Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Congressmen Norcross, Chabot Lead Call for Release of Appropriated Funds for U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Congresswoman Kuster, Senators Murray and Warren Press Drug Enforcement Administration on Long-Overdue Steps to Expand Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 11, 2019 Letter to K.C. Crosthwaite, CEO of Juul - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Call on Juul to End Unfair Forced Arbitration Agreements That Restrict Americans' Access to Justice Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter to FDA Urging Legal Pathway for CBD Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Senator Murray Announces $25 Million in Grants to Respond to Opioid Crisis in Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 4, 2019 Cantwell Applauds $25.9M in Funding for Washington State to Combat Opioid Crisis, Support Treatment and Prevention Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Call on DOJ and DHS to Stop Implementation of Guidance Denying Citizenship Over Cannabis-related Activities Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norma Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Burgess and Roby Urge Continued FDA Oversight of Mail-Order Abortion Drugs Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
April 4, 2019 Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan - Senator Murray Demands Answers from Defense Department Following Transfer of $1 Billion in Military Personnel Funding to Pay for President Trump's Border Wall Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Hearing of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for the Senate Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Opioid Crisis Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The $2M grant money that is coming to the Tri-Cities is an important and much-needed step towards addressing the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused heartbreak for so many people in Washington state and across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis is having devastating impacts in communities across Washington state & the country--these emerging trends show once again that we can't stop working together to find solutions for families & communities on the frontlines of this epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "What I've heard from families in WA state and across the country is a call to action to address the root causes & ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused so much heartbreak. Yesterday, we took an important step in answering that call." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act was the result of hard work from lawmakers on BOTH sides of the aisle--we now must focus on continuing to help the many families and communities that have been heartbroken by the opioid epidemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grateful this bill has finally been signed into law so we can take meaningful steps to help families and communities on the frontlines of the opioid crisis--both in WA and across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "This week, @SenWarren and I released a report holding the Trump Administration accountable for making empty promises and focusing more on headlines than solutions when it comes to helping our communities face the opioid crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Our bipartisan bill takes steps to address the root causes & ripple effects of the opioid crisis by providing training to help out-of-work individuals, expanding access to addiction treatment services, & increasing support for pregnant women and infants impacted by opioid misuse." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "This latest report is just another example of President Trump's long line of empty words and broken promises to combat the opioid crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "After several months working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is finally law. This bill takes important steps to end the opioid epidemic, but we must keep working to do more." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 President Trump Signs Cantwell Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Into Law Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "I am glad my bipartisan bill to provide meaningful resources to address the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic is finally law. This is an important step for families and communities on the frontlines of this tragedy." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is a meaningful step toward addressing the heartbreak of the opioid epidemic. This crisis is far from over though. I will keep fighting for more action & greater investments so communities & families can recover from this tragedy." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - " I've been listening to families and experts across the country facing the opioid crisis, and I know they need far more than empty words and broken promises." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "While President Trump is focused on scoring headlines with empty words and broken promises, communities on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic are still in crisis. We need to do a lot more to help them recover." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad Congress is leading to combat the opioid crisis, especially since President Trump's response has been more talk than action. But we're not done yet. That's why I'm going to keep fighting for more resources & investments for our communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
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. 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. 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. 1, 2022 Senator Murray Leads Hearing On Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Crises Worsened by COVID-19 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. 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
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. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader US Senate - Keep Affordable Insulin Measures in Build Back Better Act Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Nov. 23, 2021 Senator Murray, Over 100 Democrats Introduce the Access to Birth Control Act Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2021 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Kim Schrier Rep.Kim Schrier
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Birth control is essential health care, & it helps people plan their families, control their futures, & be financially independent. My colleagues & I are working to make sure no one gets turned away at the pharmacy when seeking birth control. #ThxBirthControl" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 7, 2021 Fitzpatrick, Strickland, Wild Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Foster Youth Affected by the Opioid Crisis Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
June 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and Government, the Hon. Chris Van Hollen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Provide Resources, Millions in Support to Nevada Small Businesses Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 14, 2021 Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislation to Ban Ketamine Two Years After the Death of Elijah McClain Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 3, 2021 Murray Praises Food and Drug Administration Plan to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Sen.Patty Murray
April 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Urging Fda to Ban Menthol Cigarettes Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Urge FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Blumenauer and Lee Urge President Biden to Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 House Passes Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana and Expunge Federal Convictions Rep.Suzan DelBene
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to Mr. Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senators Demand Big Pharma Allow Low-income Patients to Access Lifesaving, Discounted 340B Drugs and Care Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 6, 2020 Letter to Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Congressmen Norcross, Chabot Lead Call for Release of Appropriated Funds for U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Jan. 21, 2020 Congresswoman Kuster, Senators Murray and Warren Press Drug Enforcement Administration on Long-Overdue Steps to Expand Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 11, 2019 Letter to K.C. Crosthwaite, CEO of Juul - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Call on Juul to End Unfair Forced Arbitration Agreements That Restrict Americans' Access to Justice Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ned Sharpless, Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Letter to FDA Urging Legal Pathway for CBD Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Sept. 6, 2019 Senator Murray Announces $25 Million in Grants to Respond to Opioid Crisis in Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 4, 2019 Cantwell Applauds $25.9M in Funding for Washington State to Combat Opioid Crisis, Support Treatment and Prevention Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Call on DOJ and DHS to Stop Implementation of Guidance Denying Citizenship Over Cannabis-related Activities Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norma Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Burgess and Roby Urge Continued FDA Oversight of Mail-Order Abortion Drugs Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
April 4, 2019 Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan - Senator Murray Demands Answers from Defense Department Following Transfer of $1 Billion in Military Personnel Funding to Pay for President Trump's Border Wall Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Hearing of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for the Senate Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Opioid Crisis Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The $2M grant money that is coming to the Tri-Cities is an important and much-needed step towards addressing the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused heartbreak for so many people in Washington state and across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis is having devastating impacts in communities across Washington state & the country--these emerging trends show once again that we can't stop working together to find solutions for families & communities on the frontlines of this epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "What I've heard from families in WA state and across the country is a call to action to address the root causes & ripple effects of the opioid epidemic that has caused so much heartbreak. Yesterday, we took an important step in answering that call." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act was the result of hard work from lawmakers on BOTH sides of the aisle--we now must focus on continuing to help the many families and communities that have been heartbroken by the opioid epidemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm grateful this bill has finally been signed into law so we can take meaningful steps to help families and communities on the frontlines of the opioid crisis--both in WA and across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "This week, @SenWarren and I released a report holding the Trump Administration accountable for making empty promises and focusing more on headlines than solutions when it comes to helping our communities face the opioid crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Our bipartisan bill takes steps to address the root causes & ripple effects of the opioid crisis by providing training to help out-of-work individuals, expanding access to addiction treatment services, & increasing support for pregnant women and infants impacted by opioid misuse." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "This latest report is just another example of President Trump's long line of empty words and broken promises to combat the opioid crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "After several months working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is finally law. This bill takes important steps to end the opioid epidemic, but we must keep working to do more." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 President Trump Signs Cantwell Provisions to Combat Opioid Epidemic Into Law Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "I am glad my bipartisan bill to provide meaningful resources to address the root causes and ripple effects of the opioid epidemic is finally law. This is an important step for families and communities on the frontlines of this tragedy." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act is a meaningful step toward addressing the heartbreak of the opioid epidemic. This crisis is far from over though. I will keep fighting for more action & greater investments so communities & families can recover from this tragedy." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - " I've been listening to families and experts across the country facing the opioid crisis, and I know they need far more than empty words and broken promises." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "While President Trump is focused on scoring headlines with empty words and broken promises, communities on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic are still in crisis. We need to do a lot more to help them recover." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "I'm glad Congress is leading to combat the opioid crisis, especially since President Trump's response has been more talk than action. But we're not done yet. That's why I'm going to keep fighting for more resources & investments for our communities." Sen.Patty Murray
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