| June 15, 2022
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Newhouse and McMorris Rodgers Introduce FORESTS Act to Reduce Wildfires, Support Timber Communities
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| June 14, 2022
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Senator Murray Lands Historic Bipartisan Agreement to Allow Drug Importation from Canada
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 14, 2022
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Senator Murray Lands Historic Bipartisan Agreement to Allow Drug Importation from Canada
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 13, 2022
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Keep Health Care Costs Low for Families by Extending ACA Subsidies
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| June 13, 2022
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Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Action Needed Re: Medical Dye Shortage
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| June 13, 2022
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Rep. Schrier Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bills to Prevent and Prepare For Future Baby Formula Shortages
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| June 10, 2022
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Rep. Schrier's Health Care Bill Passes with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| June 9, 2022
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Larsen Secures Key Wins for Northwest Washington's Maritime Infrastructure in Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| June 9, 2022
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Reps. Smith and Roybal-Allard Introduce Legislation to Help Immigrants Enter the Health Care Workforce
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| June 7, 2022
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Bera, Murray, Hirono, Cortez Masto, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Unveil Bill to Expand Affordable Over-the-Counter Birth Control
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| June 7, 2022
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Murray, Pressley, Ocasio-Cortez, Bera, Hirono, Cortez Masto Unveil Bill to Expand Affordable Over-the-Counter Birth Control
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 2, 2022
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Damning VA Inspector General Report Confirms Concerns Rep. Schrier Raised About Mann-Grandstaff Health System Rollout Last Year
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| June 2, 2022
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REPORT: Senator Murray's No Surprises Act Prevented 2 Million Surprise Medical Bills in Just Two Months
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 2, 2022
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REPORT: Senator Murray's No Surprises Act Prevented 2 Million Surprise Medical Bills in Just Two Months
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 1, 2022
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Tweet - "I fought to lower the costs of health care coverage in the American Rescue Plan, and now I'm working to not just extend that support, but to lower the costs of prescription drugs too. Everyone should be able to afford the care they need."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 1, 2022
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Senator Murray Tours Family Solutions and Hosts Roundtable on Mental Health
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 31, 2022
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O'Halleran, Smith, Armstrong Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Advance Telehealth Flexibility
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| May 26, 2022
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Senator Murray Grills Califf On FDA's Response to Infant Formula Crisis, Demands Further Action
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 26, 2022
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Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Department of Defense Healthcare Coverage of Infertility Treatment
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| May 26, 2022
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Senator Murray and Congresswoman Schrier Host Call with Food Banks and Local Mother Impacted by the Infant Formula Shortage
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 25, 2022
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Senator Murray Applauds EPA Proposal to Protect Salmon Fisheries, Ban Mining Waste Disposal in the Bristol Bay Watershed
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 25, 2022
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Cantwell's 11-Year Fight to Protect Bristol Bay Reaches Major Milestone
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| May 24, 2022
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Cantwell, Grassley Want New Enforcement Authority for FTC to Fight Unfair Drug Pricing Practices and Provide More Transparency
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| May 24, 2022
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Cantwell Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fight Unfair Drug Pricing
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| May 23, 2022
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Senator Murray Hails Major Bipartisan Deal on Historic Toxic Exposure Legislation
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 23, 2022
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans' refusal to work with Democrats to do anything to tackle the climate crisis is becoming more detrimental to future generations by the day. We can't afford to wait any longer."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 23, 2022
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Letter to Charles E. Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Kaptur, Colleagues Urge Congressional Leadership to Act on Lowering Health Care Costs
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| May 20, 2022
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Tweet - "An alarming rate of young people are facing mental health challenges & it's critical we take action. I'm working on bipartisan legislation to support communities' efforts to help young people get the care they need. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 19, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Huffman, Merkley Team Up With European Parliament to Urge Global Clean Energy Transition
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| May 19, 2022
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Larsen Votes to Improve Access to Formula, Support Northwest Washington Families
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| May 17, 2022
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Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on "Preparing for Take-Off: Examining Efforts to Address Climate Change at U.S. Airports"
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| May 17, 2022
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Chairs DeFazio, Larsen Statements from Hearing on Mitigating Climate Change at U.S. Airports
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| May 17, 2022
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Senators Murray, Burr Release Legislation to Support FDA Programs to Lower Costs and Spur Innovation
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 16, 2022
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Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Requesting Answers, Action in Baby Formula Shortage
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| May 16, 2022
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Tweet - "Wishing you a quick and speedy recovery, @ChrisVanHollen . Looking forward to seeing you back here in the Senate soon."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 15, 2022
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Tweet - "The consequences of the climate crisis are clear. Let's take the bold action needed to prevent the absolute worse."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 14, 2022
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Tweet - "Thanks to funding I helped secure, soon the @800273TALK lifeline will have an easy 3-digit line anyone in WA state can call free & confidentially when they want someone to talk to. And I'm working on more common-sense steps to address our mental health crisis."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 14, 2022
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Tweet - "You should be able to walk into a pharmacy without worrying about whether you can afford the prescription drugs you need. Right now, that isn't always the case. I'm working to change it."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 13, 2022
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Tweet - "Fentanyl deaths in King County doubled last year. Drug-related overdoses have skyrocketed. We've heard story after story about lost loved ones. This is a crisis. I secured funding to help our communities with this, & I'm working on legislation to do even more."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 12, 2022
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Tweet - "1,000,000 loved ones lost to COVID-19. My heart is with everyone missing someone. The pain our families have suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic is unthinkably heartbreaking. We owe it to them to take action so we are never in a situation like this again."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 12, 2022
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Prior Auth Reform Legislation Reaches Critical Milestone Setting the Stage for Floor Action
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| May 12, 2022
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Murray Statement As U.S. Remembers One Million People Lost to COVID-19
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 11, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Working to Restore Access to Medicaid Reproductive Health Services
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| May 9, 2022
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Tweet - "If your health insurance tries to make you pay out of pocket for your birth control, that's illegal. We need better enforcement of existing laws that help people get birth control and I'm working on it."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 7, 2022
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Tweet - "Everyone should care about the climate crisis. This is something that's going to be devastating for all of us--now and in the future if we don't act. Republicans have got to follow the science and take the bold action on climate that is needed to protect our planet."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 6, 2022
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Tweet - "I brought @SecBecerra to Seattle today alongside @RepJayapal , @RepKimSchrier , & @RepAdamSmith to hear directly about the mental health challenges our families are facing. I'm working across the aisle to make progress on this & I'm pressing the Biden Admin to take strong action."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 6, 2022
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Tweet - "Thank you to all of Washington state's nurses who have worked so hard to help treat our communities and keep people safe and healthy. Your work is so important, and I'm going to keep working to support you in it. #NationalNursesDay"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 6, 2022
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Tweet - "To all the @PPGNHAIK nurses, doctors, medical professionals, educators, & staff who keep Planned Parenthood clinics in Washington state running: thank you. Often in the face of violence & threats, the work you do & the health care you provide is truly life-saving."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 6, 2022
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Cantwell Calls for Shining a Light on "Black Box" in Prescription Drug Pricing Market
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| May 6, 2022
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Tweet - "I stood with @PPGNHAIK health officials & pro-choice women leaders from across Washington state in Seattle today to make it loud & clear we're not giving up this fight. We're going to do everything we can to protect the right to abortion & we need everyone's support to do it."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 5, 2022
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Tweet - "WA state children shouldn't have to wait until their mental health hits a crisis point to get care. We've got to make sure they can get the support they need as soon as they need it. I'm working on bipartisan legislation to help make that happen. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 4, 2022
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Senator Murray Hosts a Virtual Roundtable with AARP Washington, Outlines Efforts to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 3, 2022
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Letters to Pharmacy Benefit Managers - Amid Top Companies Illegally Delaying or Denying Patients Insurance Coverage for Birth Control, Murray, Wyden, Casey, Hassan Demand Answers
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 2, 2022
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Tweet - "We have a mental health crisis and Congress has got to take action now to address it. I'm working on bipartisan legislation to help communities support those who are struggling and get people care. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 30, 2022
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Tweet - "There are an endless number of reasons why we've got to take urgent, bold action on climate. Here's yet another one: a changing climate means more risk for pandemics in the future."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 29, 2022
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Letter to Chellie Pingree, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and David Joyce, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Pushing for More Puget Sound Restoration Support
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| April 29, 2022
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Rep. Schrier to DOE Secretary Granholm: Washington State Ideally Suited to Be a Coveted Hydrogen Hub
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| April 29, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Chellie Pingree, Chair Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and Hon. David Joyce Ranking Member Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Neguse Leads Request for Robust Funding of Programs to Support the Civilian Climate Corps
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| April 29, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Chellie Pingree, Chair Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and Hon. Dave Joyce, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Neguse and Curtis Lead Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus in Advocating for Robust Federal Wildfire Investments
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| April 28, 2022
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Newhouse Calls on USDA to Advocate for Farmers, Stop Efforts to Breach Dams
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| April 28, 2022
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Following Push from Murray, FDA Moves to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 28, 2022
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Letter to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Industries, and John Carter, Ranking Member - Requesting Provisions for Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| April 28, 2022
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Rep. Schrier Participates in Health Subcommittee Hearing with HHS Secretary Becerra, Pushes for Improving Routine Vaccine Rates for Children
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| April 28, 2022
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Following Scathing HHS Report, Prior Auth Leaders Demand Bipartisan Reforms
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| April 28, 2022
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Letter to Thomas Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture - Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici Push to Extend Federal Purchasing of West Coast Seafood
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| April 27, 2022
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Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Labor, HHS, and Education Subcommittee, Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the House Labor, HHS, and Education Subcommittee, David Price, Chair of the House Transportation-HUD Subcommittee, Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member of the House Transportation-HUD Subcommittee - Representatives Cicilline, Moore, Katko Lead Call for Increased Funding for Federal Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| April 27, 2022
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Senator Murray Defeats Senate Republicans' Attempt to Undermine Birth Control, Cancer Screenings, and STI Testing & Treatment
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 27, 2022
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Murray, Menendez, COVID Survivor Groups Honor Almost 1 Million Lives Lost to COVID, Urge Congress to Pass PREVENT Pandemics Act
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 27, 2022
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Letter to Jeff Merkley, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Chellie Pingree, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Lisa Murkowski, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, David Joyce, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Bicameral Group Call for Additional Funding for Zero-Emission School Buses
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| April 27, 2022
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At Hearing, Senator Murray Probes Biden Nominee for Answers on Improving VA Health Services
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 26, 2022
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Senator Murray Presses FDA Leaders On COVID Vaccines for Kids, Fentanyl Deaths, Lowering Costs, and More at Hearing on User Fee Programs
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 24, 2022
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"The law is clear: insurance companies are required to pay for your birth control. But right now, that's not always the case and it's making it harder for women to get essential health care--& I'm working to fix that."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 22, 2022
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Tweet - "There are few more urgent threats to Washington state than climate change. This #EarthDay, know that I am pushing full steam ahead to pass climate legislation that meets the scope of this crisis and protects this beautiful state we call home."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 22, 2022
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Tweet - "When I say I'm going to bat to lower prescription drug costs for Washington state families, that includes fighting back against the corporate greed that has led to skyrocketing drug prices and blocked cheaper generic drugs. It's unacceptable."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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