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Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Last year was one of the hottest years on record. You've probably heard that sentence before--because the last seven years have been the seven hottest ever recorded. The climate crisis is here now, & it's only going to get worse. Inaction isn't an option." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 10, 2022 Tweet - "I'm grateful to the first responders who have been working through storm after storm to keep Washington state's communities safe during this extreme weather. Please continue to be careful and check the forecast." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 9, 2022 Tweet - "There's a lot of talk about personal choices we can all make in fighting climate change--like recycling or turning off the lights. But these individual steps alone won't fix it--we need to take bold federal action to address the climate crisis & I'm determined to make sure we do." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 3, 2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to everyone in Colorado effected by this fire, and to people across the country who are feeling the effects of the climate crisis almost every day. We must take bold action to protect our planet--and passing #BuildBackBetter is our best opportunity to do so." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 29, 2021 This year, my bill to electrify our nation's school buses was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Tweet - "This is going to go a long way towards keeping our kids healthy and protecting our environment." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 28, 2021 VIDEO: Senator Murray Highlights How Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Invest in Clean Energy, Electric Vehicles, Climate Resilience, and More Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Severe storms in NW WA caused flooding, power outages, landslides, mudslides, and supply shortages. Our state needs a major disaster declaration so the families and communities most hurt by this intense weather can get the support they need." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Michael Reagan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker and Barragan Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator for the EPA - Barragán and Booker Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 CAPITO, MCMORRIS RODGERS LEAD COLLEAGUES IN FILING AMICUS BRIEF IN PENDING CLEAN AIR ACT SUPREME COURT CASE Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Tweet - "WA state's airports are absolutely vital to our regional economies, & $71M I helped secure from the bipartisan infrastructure law for airports across the state will help keep passengers on planes & shipments in the skies, while cutting harmful emissions." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2021 Tweet - "We've seen it with the extreme weather events of this past year: the climate crisis is code red and we must act. #BuildBackBetter is going to be our biggest, boldest action on climate yet." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2021 Senators Cantwell and Murray Announce $34 Million in EPA Grants for Puget Sound Recovery, Salmon Restoration Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "For too long, it's been communities of color who've had to bear the weight of climate inaction. When we pass #BuildBackBetter, we'll be taking the boldest action yet on climate, creating good-paying job opportunities, and addressing racial inequities in our country." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2021 Tweet - "I know addressing the climate crisis is a top priority for so many people in our state--including me. That's why I'm urging the Senate to pass #BuildBackBetter as soon as possible to help protect our planet for current and future generations." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The climate crisis is real and Washington state is already feeling it. We need to pass #BuildBackBetter and take the bold steps needed to address it." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Washington state is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, and I've made clear that action on climate is long overdue. This is the urgency of #BuildBackBetter--and we absolutely must pass it as soon as possible." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2021 Senators Murray and Cantwell Secure over $152 Million in Water Infrastructure Funding for Washington State Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Well, would you look at the time...Pass #BuildBackBetter & act on climate" Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The clock is ticking on climate change, and the #BuildBackBetter Act includes necessary steps to protect our communities in WA state and make sure we tackle the climate crisis head on." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021 Senator Murray Visits Skagit County Flood Wall to Hear From Local Leaders and First Responders Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021 House-Passed Build Back Better Bill Includes Key Cantwell Priorities Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Today I visited the Skagit County Flood Wall to hear directly from local leaders about how I can help Western WA recover. I'm grateful to our first responders--& will do my part by fighting for federal dollars to help these communities & make sure we take bold action on climate." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2021 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 9, 2021 Cantwell Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Max Cleland Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Padilla, Feinstein Urge EPA for More Stringent Greenhouse Gas Emission Vehicle Standards Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Feinstein, Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bills to Reform Federal Wildfire Disaster Response Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- As International Climate Summit Begins, Senator Markey and Rep. Velázquez Urge Biden Administration to Provide Protections for Climate-Displaced Persons Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Members of Congress Urge Climate Diplomacy with China Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Cantwell on Track to Secure Historic Investment in Salmon Recovery Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 22, 2021 Inslee and Murray statement on establishing solutions for salmon recovery in the Columbia River Basin Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States-Ahead of International Climate Conference, Senators Markey, Van Hollen and Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Reps. Adams and Panetta Urge Congressional Leadership to Maintain $7.75 Billion in Agriculture Research Funding in Build Back Better Agenda Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Rep. Schrier's Bill to Clean-up Damaged Forest Lands Passed Unanimously Out of Committee Rep. Kim Schrier
Oct. 19, 2021 Cantwell Questions Nominee for National Park Director about Mount Rainier, Olympic National Parks Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Congressmen Alan Lowenthal, Mike Levin Lead Letter to House Leadership Urging Retention of Offshore Drilling Provisions in Build Back Better Act Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Rep. Obernolte Joins With Western Caucus to Introduce "Western Conservation Principles" Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Strickland, Kilmer, Chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality Highlight Need for Federal Investments in Tribal Communities, Conservation Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Rep. Schrier Joins Prescribed Fire Event in Roslyn Rep. Kim Schrier
Oct. 7, 2021 Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers, Bentz React to Lopsided Columbia Basin Collaborative Membership Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 5, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 4, 2021 Cantwell Statement on Oil Spill in California Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 30, 2021 Senator Murray Helps Pass Funding to Avoid Government Shutdown, Get Disaster Aid to Washington State Farmers, as Republicans Continue to Push U.S. Towards Default Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 29, 2021 Rep. Schrier Seeks Answers From Forest Service Chief During Wildland Fire Hearing Rep. Kim Schrier
Sept. 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Kaptur, 60+ House Members Call for $30 Billion Investment in Civilian Climate Corps Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 22, 2021 Western Democratic Senators Push for Landmark Investment in Climate Action Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 17, 2021 Newhouse Applauds Kennewick Irrigation District Title Transfer Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 13, 2021 Cantwell Statement on Biden Visit to Survey Wildfire Damage in the West Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 10, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Mr. Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano, and Beyer Lead 130+ House Colleagues in Applauding the EPA & Corps for Withdrawing the Trump Dirty Water Rule, Call New Rulemaking Urgent Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 10, 2021 Beyer, DelBene Introduce Direct Air Capture Legislation Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Last year was one of the hottest years on record. You've probably heard that sentence before--because the last seven years have been the seven hottest ever recorded. The climate crisis is here now, & it's only going to get worse. Inaction isn't an option." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 10, 2022 Tweet - "I'm grateful to the first responders who have been working through storm after storm to keep Washington state's communities safe during this extreme weather. Please continue to be careful and check the forecast." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 9, 2022 Tweet - "There's a lot of talk about personal choices we can all make in fighting climate change--like recycling or turning off the lights. But these individual steps alone won't fix it--we need to take bold federal action to address the climate crisis & I'm determined to make sure we do." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 3, 2022 Tweet - "My heart goes out to everyone in Colorado effected by this fire, and to people across the country who are feeling the effects of the climate crisis almost every day. We must take bold action to protect our planet--and passing #BuildBackBetter is our best opportunity to do so." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 29, 2021 This year, my bill to electrify our nation's school buses was signed into law as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Tweet - "This is going to go a long way towards keeping our kids healthy and protecting our environment." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 28, 2021 VIDEO: Senator Murray Highlights How Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Invest in Clean Energy, Electric Vehicles, Climate Resilience, and More Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Severe storms in NW WA caused flooding, power outages, landslides, mudslides, and supply shortages. Our state needs a major disaster declaration so the families and communities most hurt by this intense weather can get the support they need." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Michael Reagan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Booker and Barragan Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator for the EPA - Barragán and Booker Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Freight Pollution Sources Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 CAPITO, MCMORRIS RODGERS LEAD COLLEAGUES IN FILING AMICUS BRIEF IN PENDING CLEAN AIR ACT SUPREME COURT CASE Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Tweet - "WA state's airports are absolutely vital to our regional economies, & $71M I helped secure from the bipartisan infrastructure law for airports across the state will help keep passengers on planes & shipments in the skies, while cutting harmful emissions." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 18, 2021 Tweet - "We've seen it with the extreme weather events of this past year: the climate crisis is code red and we must act. #BuildBackBetter is going to be our biggest, boldest action on climate yet." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2021 Senators Cantwell and Murray Announce $34 Million in EPA Grants for Puget Sound Recovery, Salmon Restoration Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "For too long, it's been communities of color who've had to bear the weight of climate inaction. When we pass #BuildBackBetter, we'll be taking the boldest action yet on climate, creating good-paying job opportunities, and addressing racial inequities in our country." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2021 Tweet - "I know addressing the climate crisis is a top priority for so many people in our state--including me. That's why I'm urging the Senate to pass #BuildBackBetter as soon as possible to help protect our planet for current and future generations." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The climate crisis is real and Washington state is already feeling it. We need to pass #BuildBackBetter and take the bold steps needed to address it." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Washington state is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, and I've made clear that action on climate is long overdue. This is the urgency of #BuildBackBetter--and we absolutely must pass it as soon as possible." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2021 Senators Murray and Cantwell Secure over $152 Million in Water Infrastructure Funding for Washington State Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Well, would you look at the time...Pass #BuildBackBetter & act on climate" Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The clock is ticking on climate change, and the #BuildBackBetter Act includes necessary steps to protect our communities in WA state and make sure we tackle the climate crisis head on." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021 Senator Murray Visits Skagit County Flood Wall to Hear From Local Leaders and First Responders Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021 House-Passed Build Back Better Bill Includes Key Cantwell Priorities Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Today I visited the Skagit County Flood Wall to hear directly from local leaders about how I can help Western WA recover. I'm grateful to our first responders--& will do my part by fighting for federal dollars to help these communities & make sure we take bold action on climate." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2021 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 9, 2021 Cantwell Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Max Cleland Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Padilla, Feinstein Urge EPA for More Stringent Greenhouse Gas Emission Vehicle Standards Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Feinstein, Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bills to Reform Federal Wildfire Disaster Response Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services- As International Climate Summit Begins, Senator Markey and Rep. Velázquez Urge Biden Administration to Provide Protections for Climate-Displaced Persons Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Members of Congress Urge Climate Diplomacy with China Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Cantwell on Track to Secure Historic Investment in Salmon Recovery Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 22, 2021 Inslee and Murray statement on establishing solutions for salmon recovery in the Columbia River Basin Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States-Ahead of International Climate Conference, Senators Markey, Van Hollen and Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Reps. Adams and Panetta Urge Congressional Leadership to Maintain $7.75 Billion in Agriculture Research Funding in Build Back Better Agenda Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Rep. Schrier's Bill to Clean-up Damaged Forest Lands Passed Unanimously Out of Committee Rep.Kim Schrier
Oct. 19, 2021 Cantwell Questions Nominee for National Park Director about Mount Rainier, Olympic National Parks Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Congressmen Alan Lowenthal, Mike Levin Lead Letter to House Leadership Urging Retention of Offshore Drilling Provisions in Build Back Better Act Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Rep. Obernolte Joins With Western Caucus to Introduce "Western Conservation Principles" Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Strickland, Kilmer, Chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality Highlight Need for Federal Investments in Tribal Communities, Conservation Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Rep. Schrier Joins Prescribed Fire Event in Roslyn Rep.Kim Schrier
Oct. 7, 2021 Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers, Bentz React to Lopsided Columbia Basin Collaborative Membership Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 5, 2021 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 4, 2021 Cantwell Statement on Oil Spill in California Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 30, 2021 Senator Murray Helps Pass Funding to Avoid Government Shutdown, Get Disaster Aid to Washington State Farmers, as Republicans Continue to Push U.S. Towards Default Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 29, 2021 Rep. Schrier Seeks Answers From Forest Service Chief During Wildland Fire Hearing Rep.Kim Schrier
Sept. 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Kaptur, 60+ House Members Call for $30 Billion Investment in Civilian Climate Corps Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 22, 2021 Western Democratic Senators Push for Landmark Investment in Climate Action Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 17, 2021 Newhouse Applauds Kennewick Irrigation District Title Transfer Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 13, 2021 Cantwell Statement on Biden Visit to Survey Wildfire Damage in the West Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 10, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Mr. Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano, and Beyer Lead 130+ House Colleagues in Applauding the EPA & Corps for Withdrawing the Trump Dirty Water Rule, Call New Rulemaking Urgent Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 10, 2021 Beyer, DelBene Introduce Direct Air Capture Legislation Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
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