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Oct. 29, 2022 Tweet - "The climate crisis is one of the most serious issues of our time. The Inflation Reduction Act makes the biggest investment in tackling climate change ever, and I'll always keep fighting to protect our Earth." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to my Clean School Buses Act that I passed in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, school districts across Washington state are transitioning to electric school buses. Moving away from dirty diesel buses is huge for our planet and our kids' health." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 28, 2022 Tweet - "The federal government has an obligation to fully clean up the Hanford site--that's why I led my colleagues across WA state in urging the Biden Admin to increase federal funding for Hanford's clean-up. I won't stop fighting for the Tri-Cities community until we get this done." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022 Tweet - "As so many breast cancer patients know, the earlier it's detected, the better the chances of a full recovery. That's why preventive care is so important--and why we've got to make sure everyone can find and afford it. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Continuing Bipartisan Oversight Efforts Related to COVID-19 Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Democrats passed legislation to lower people's health care and prescription drug costs--but Republicans have already introduced a bill to repeal Medicare negotiation. I'll keep fighting back against Republicans' attacks on our health care." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Senator Murray Leads Washington State Delegation in Pushing for Increased Funding for Hanford Cleanup Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 27, 2022 DelBene, Cantwell, Schrier, Local Leaders Call for Federal Assistance in Bolt Creek Fire Crisis Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Oct. 26, 2022 Tweet - "No child should have to ride a school bus that pollutes our nation's school buses--thanks to @VP and @EPAMichaelRegan for coming to Seattle today to see our progress." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 26, 2022 Sen. Murray, VP Harris Celebrate Electric School Buses Coming to WA via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Every day, thousands of kids across WA state ride those classic yellow buses to school. But too often, these buses are old, loud, & polluting our environment--putting our kids' lungs at risk too. Thanks to legislation I championed, we're transitioning our fleet to electric buses." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Here's a list of who should be making personal decisions about women's bodies and futures: Women And here's a list of who shouldn't: Republican politicians It's that simple." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2022 Tweet - "With the bipartisan PACT Act, I helped deliver the biggest expansion of VA health care for our veterans in over 30 years. This is going to help so many veterans, including 124,000 in WA state, who've been exposed to toxic substances finally get the care they deserve." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2022 Tweet - "With the Inflation Reduction Act, we're finally empowering Medicare to bring big pharma to the negotiating table to lower prescription drug costs for Washington state seniors." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022 Murray, Hirono, Shaheen, Warren Applaud DOD Action to Ensure Access to Reproductive Care Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Our communities are doing everything they can to fight the opioid crisis, but they need help from the federal government too. I helped secure resources for people on the ground in WA state to fight this, and I'm still pushing for more." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2022 Hirono, Murray, Shaheen, Warren Applaud DOD Action to Ensure Access to Reproductive Care Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 20, 2022 Senator Murray Secures $5 Million for Cle Elum Reservoir to Support Drought Resilience and Fish Migration Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2022 Smith Statement on the DoD's Latest Reproductive Care Memo Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 19, 2022 Tweet - "With wildfire smoke spreading across the Pacific Northwest, it's so important for us to try to limit our exposure. Click here to stay up-to-date on wildfire and smoke conditions near you: https://enviwa.ecology.wa.gov/home/text/421#Forecast" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Fighting the climate crisis has long been one of my top priorities in Congress--just like it is for the people of Washington state. With the Inflation Reduction Act, we're delivering bold action that will help lower our nation's carbon emissions by 40%." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022 Following Senator Murray's Push, VA Announces Delayed Implementation of Electronic Health Records in Western Washington Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022 Tweet - "The botched rollout of VA's electronic health record system has hurt veterans & undermined VA providers & staff in WA state. I've made clear I don't want to see it move ahead until it's fully fixed. I'm glad VA is further delaying the rollout--& I'll keep pushing for solutions." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Fixing the "family glitch" is going to help so many families across Washington state save hundreds of dollars a month on their health care coverage. This is another big win for WA state families!" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 7, 2022 Murray Slams GOP Bill to Undo Drug Price Negotiation, Let Costs Continue to Skyrocket, and Protect Pharmaceutical Company Profits Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Melanie Frontes Rainer, Director of the Office for Civil Rights - Senator Baldwin and Colleagues Applaud Biden Admin Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections in Health Care, Push to Strengthen Proposal Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Oct. 2, 2022 Tweet - "Women should be able to get birth control. Women should be able to get abortion care. Women should be able to make their own decisions about their own bodies. None of this should be controversial." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 30, 2022 Newhouse: Biden Administration is Playing Politics with Central Washington's Future Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 28, 2022 Letter to Rod Hochman, President and CEO of Providence St. Joseph Health - Murray Presses for Answers From Providence Hospitals Following Reporting It Aggressively Pursued Payment From Struggling Patients Entitled to Free and Discounted Care Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 28, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - McMorris Rodgers Join Colleagues Urging President Biden to Lift Vaccine Mandates On United States-Canada Border Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 26, 2022 Amid Ongoing Baby Formula Crisis, DelBene Introduces Bill to Boost Domestic Production Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Everyone should be able to get the reproductive health care they need--whether that's contraception or abortion. While Republicans push to control women's bodies, I'll keep fighting every single day to make sure people can get the essential care they need. #WorldContraceptionDay" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2022 Rep. Smith Introduces Legislation to Build and Expand One-Stop Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Across the Country Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 22, 2022 Cantwell, Wicker Introduce the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 22, 2022 Senator Murray Introduces New Bill To Help Hanford Workers Access Care for Beryllium Exposure Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2022 Republican Senator Blocks Bill to Protect Doctors Providing Legal Abortion Care--Even As Republicans Push National Ban Punishing Doctors Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2022 Rep. Schrier Statement After House Passage of Wildfire Recovery Act Rep. Kim Schrier
Sept. 15, 2022 Following Push from Senator Murray, VA Announces Extension of Caregivers Program for Legacy Participants Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2022 House Passes Larsen, Beyer Bill to Prepare U.S. Aviation for Future Public Health Emergencies Rep. Rick Larsen
Sept. 13, 2022 Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Uplift Community-Based Health Organizations Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 12, 2022 Tweet - "I'm actively monitoring the ongoing wildfires across Washington state. Thank you to all the first responders who are working to control these fires and keep our communities safe. Please be careful, stay safe, and follow @waDNR_fire for updates." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2022 Reps. Schrier and Underwood Re-Introduce Bill to Lower Costs, Eliminate Deductibles for Routine Childhood Doctor Visits Rep. Kim Schrier
Sept. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Suicide can't be a taboo topic--we need to acknowledge and talk about it. If you or a loved one need help or someone to talk to, the free, confidential, and 24/7 @988Lifeline is now easier to reach than ever by calling 988. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 9, 2022 Tweet - "Republicans blocked our bill to protect the right to birth control. Meanwhile, I'm leading Democrats in pushing legislation to help make sure everyone can get and afford birth control. The difference could not be more stark." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2022 Sen. Murray Statement on Ruling Against ACA Threatening Access to PrEP and Preventive Care, Including Birth Control Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2022 Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Rep. Roy requests VA brief staffers on the PACT Act Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 6, 2022 Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management, Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Senator Markey, Chair Maloney, and Reps. Khanna, Bush, Tlaib Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin. To Strengthen Commitment to Environmental Justice Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state has felt the brunt of a rapidly changing climate. The Inflation Reduction Act puts us on track to cut emissions by 40%, by 2030." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Today women in Idaho join 1 in 3 women across the country who are being denied access to abortion in their own state by GOP politicians who think they know what's best for them. It's truly shameful. We can't--& I won't--stop fighting to restore every American's reproductive rights" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2022 Tweet - "I've heard from people in WA state who've had to ration their insulin because they can't afford it. The Inflation Reduction Act will cap seniors' insulin costs at $35 a month. But we have to do more for EVERYONE. This isn't just about saving money--it's about saving lives." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Oct. 29, 2022 Tweet - "The climate crisis is one of the most serious issues of our time. The Inflation Reduction Act makes the biggest investment in tackling climate change ever, and I'll always keep fighting to protect our Earth." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to my Clean School Buses Act that I passed in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, school districts across Washington state are transitioning to electric school buses. Moving away from dirty diesel buses is huge for our planet and our kids' health." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 28, 2022 Tweet - "The federal government has an obligation to fully clean up the Hanford site--that's why I led my colleagues across WA state in urging the Biden Admin to increase federal funding for Hanford's clean-up. I won't stop fighting for the Tri-Cities community until we get this done." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022 Tweet - "As so many breast cancer patients know, the earlier it's detected, the better the chances of a full recovery. That's why preventive care is so important--and why we've got to make sure everyone can find and afford it. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022 Senator Murray Statement on Continuing Bipartisan Oversight Efforts Related to COVID-19 Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Democrats passed legislation to lower people's health care and prescription drug costs--but Republicans have already introduced a bill to repeal Medicare negotiation. I'll keep fighting back against Republicans' attacks on our health care." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 27, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Senator Murray Leads Washington State Delegation in Pushing for Increased Funding for Hanford Cleanup Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 27, 2022 DelBene, Cantwell, Schrier, Local Leaders Call for Federal Assistance in Bolt Creek Fire Crisis Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Oct. 26, 2022 Tweet - "No child should have to ride a school bus that pollutes our nation's school buses--thanks to @VP and @EPAMichaelRegan for coming to Seattle today to see our progress." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 26, 2022 Sen. Murray, VP Harris Celebrate Electric School Buses Coming to WA via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Every day, thousands of kids across WA state ride those classic yellow buses to school. But too often, these buses are old, loud, & polluting our environment--putting our kids' lungs at risk too. Thanks to legislation I championed, we're transitioning our fleet to electric buses." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Here's a list of who should be making personal decisions about women's bodies and futures: Women And here's a list of who shouldn't: Republican politicians It's that simple." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 23, 2022 Tweet - "With the bipartisan PACT Act, I helped deliver the biggest expansion of VA health care for our veterans in over 30 years. This is going to help so many veterans, including 124,000 in WA state, who've been exposed to toxic substances finally get the care they deserve." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2022 Tweet - "With the Inflation Reduction Act, we're finally empowering Medicare to bring big pharma to the negotiating table to lower prescription drug costs for Washington state seniors." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022 Murray, Hirono, Shaheen, Warren Applaud DOD Action to Ensure Access to Reproductive Care Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Our communities are doing everything they can to fight the opioid crisis, but they need help from the federal government too. I helped secure resources for people on the ground in WA state to fight this, and I'm still pushing for more." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2022 Hirono, Murray, Shaheen, Warren Applaud DOD Action to Ensure Access to Reproductive Care Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 20, 2022 Senator Murray Secures $5 Million for Cle Elum Reservoir to Support Drought Resilience and Fish Migration Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 20, 2022 Smith Statement on the DoD's Latest Reproductive Care Memo Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 19, 2022 Tweet - "With wildfire smoke spreading across the Pacific Northwest, it's so important for us to try to limit our exposure. Click here to stay up-to-date on wildfire and smoke conditions near you: https://enviwa.ecology.wa.gov/home/text/421#Forecast" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Fighting the climate crisis has long been one of my top priorities in Congress--just like it is for the people of Washington state. With the Inflation Reduction Act, we're delivering bold action that will help lower our nation's carbon emissions by 40%." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022 Following Senator Murray's Push, VA Announces Delayed Implementation of Electronic Health Records in Western Washington Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022 Tweet - "The botched rollout of VA's electronic health record system has hurt veterans & undermined VA providers & staff in WA state. I've made clear I don't want to see it move ahead until it's fully fixed. I'm glad VA is further delaying the rollout--& I'll keep pushing for solutions." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Fixing the "family glitch" is going to help so many families across Washington state save hundreds of dollars a month on their health care coverage. This is another big win for WA state families!" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 7, 2022 Murray Slams GOP Bill to Undo Drug Price Negotiation, Let Costs Continue to Skyrocket, and Protect Pharmaceutical Company Profits Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Melanie Frontes Rainer, Director of the Office for Civil Rights - Senator Baldwin and Colleagues Applaud Biden Admin Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections in Health Care, Push to Strengthen Proposal Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Oct. 2, 2022 Tweet - "Women should be able to get birth control. Women should be able to get abortion care. Women should be able to make their own decisions about their own bodies. None of this should be controversial." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 30, 2022 Newhouse: Biden Administration is Playing Politics with Central Washington's Future Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 28, 2022 Letter to Rod Hochman, President and CEO of Providence St. Joseph Health - Murray Presses for Answers From Providence Hospitals Following Reporting It Aggressively Pursued Payment From Struggling Patients Entitled to Free and Discounted Care Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 28, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - McMorris Rodgers Join Colleagues Urging President Biden to Lift Vaccine Mandates On United States-Canada Border Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 26, 2022 Amid Ongoing Baby Formula Crisis, DelBene Introduces Bill to Boost Domestic Production Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Sept. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Everyone should be able to get the reproductive health care they need--whether that's contraception or abortion. While Republicans push to control women's bodies, I'll keep fighting every single day to make sure people can get the essential care they need. #WorldContraceptionDay" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2022 Rep. Smith Introduces Legislation to Build and Expand One-Stop Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Across the Country Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 22, 2022 Cantwell, Wicker Introduce the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Sept. 22, 2022 Senator Murray Introduces New Bill To Help Hanford Workers Access Care for Beryllium Exposure Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2022 Republican Senator Blocks Bill to Protect Doctors Providing Legal Abortion Care--Even As Republicans Push National Ban Punishing Doctors Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 16, 2022 Rep. Schrier Statement After House Passage of Wildfire Recovery Act Rep.Kim Schrier
Sept. 15, 2022 Following Push from Senator Murray, VA Announces Extension of Caregivers Program for Legacy Participants Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 14, 2022 House Passes Larsen, Beyer Bill to Prepare U.S. Aviation for Future Public Health Emergencies Rep.Rick Larsen
Sept. 13, 2022 Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Uplift Community-Based Health Organizations Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 12, 2022 Tweet - "I'm actively monitoring the ongoing wildfires across Washington state. Thank you to all the first responders who are working to control these fires and keep our communities safe. Please be careful, stay safe, and follow @waDNR_fire for updates." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2022 Reps. Schrier and Underwood Re-Introduce Bill to Lower Costs, Eliminate Deductibles for Routine Childhood Doctor Visits Rep.Kim Schrier
Sept. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Suicide can't be a taboo topic--we need to acknowledge and talk about it. If you or a loved one need help or someone to talk to, the free, confidential, and 24/7 @988Lifeline is now easier to reach than ever by calling 988. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 9, 2022 Tweet - "Republicans blocked our bill to protect the right to birth control. Meanwhile, I'm leading Democrats in pushing legislation to help make sure everyone can get and afford birth control. The difference could not be more stark." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2022 Sen. Murray Statement on Ruling Against ACA Threatening Access to PrEP and Preventive Care, Including Birth Control Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 8, 2022 Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Rep. Roy requests VA brief staffers on the PACT Act Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 6, 2022 Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management, Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Senator Markey, Chair Maloney, and Reps. Khanna, Bush, Tlaib Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin. To Strengthen Commitment to Environmental Justice Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 27, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state has felt the brunt of a rapidly changing climate. The Inflation Reduction Act puts us on track to cut emissions by 40%, by 2030." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Today women in Idaho join 1 in 3 women across the country who are being denied access to abortion in their own state by GOP politicians who think they know what's best for them. It's truly shameful. We can't--& I won't--stop fighting to restore every American's reproductive rights" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2022 Tweet - "I've heard from people in WA state who've had to ration their insulin because they can't afford it. The Inflation Reduction Act will cap seniors' insulin costs at $35 a month. But we have to do more for EVERYONE. This isn't just about saving money--it's about saving lives." Sen.Patty Murray
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