| Aug. 7, 2022
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Tweet - "Republicans just voted AGAINST our $35/month insulin cap for patients on private insurance, forcing countless patients to continue rationing their insulin--putting their lives at risk. Everyone should be able to afford the lifesaving medicine they need. This is shameful."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 6, 2022
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Tweet - "The right to vote is foundational to our democracy. That was true 57 years ago when the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, and it's especially true today. I will never stop fighting to pass strong federal voting rights legislation."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 4, 2022
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Murray, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Help Women with Disabilities Access Reproductive Health Care
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Murray Introduces Legislation to Protect Doctors From Republicans' Anti-Abortion Attacks
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Samantha Power, Administrator for the US Agency for International Development - Schakowsky, Lee, Blumenthal, and Booker Lead Colleagues in Pressing Federal Agencies to Reinforce Helms Amendment Exceptions to Countries and Organizations That Receive U.S. Foreign Assistance
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2022
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Smith Statement on Successful al-Qaida Leader Strike
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Aug. 1, 2022
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Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Warnock, Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to Increase the Rate of Refugee Admissions
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 28, 2022
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Tweet - "Senate GOPs blocking my bill to the right to birth control shows just how out of touch they've become. It's been 60 years since SCOTUS affirmed the right to birth control--& the vast majority of Americans support it--but we can't take anything for granted. I'll keep fighting."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 27, 2022
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Tweet - "This is how extreme Senate Republicans have become: today they BLOCKED my bill to protect a woman's right to birth control. This is an extreme overreach that shows nothing is off the table in the GOP fight to control & oppress women. The American people will remember this."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 27, 2022
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Jayapal Statement on Charge Filed Against Armed Perpetrator Outside Her Home
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| July 26, 2022
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Murray, Markey, Hirono, Duckworth Announce Senate Floor Effort to Pass the Right to Contraception Act
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 26, 2022
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Feinstein, Schiff, Huffman, DelBene Introduce Legislation to End Future Capture and Breeding of Whales for Public Display
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| July 26, 2022
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Senator Murray Pushes to Strengthen Federal Response to Fentanyl Crisis
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 26, 2022
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Tweet - "Republicans across the country want to take away your birth control. Yes, BIRTH CONTROL. It's just part of their extreme agenda to control women's bodies & I'm fighting back."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 25, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Robert M. Califf, Commissioner of the FDA - Senator Baldwin Voices Support for FDA's Proposed "Life-Saving" Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 23, 2022
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Tweet - "This week I gave the Senate GOP the chance to prove that they will walk the walk when it comes to supporting women & families. And they failed. We know where the GOP stand--but that won't stop me from fighting for the women of this country every single day."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 23, 2022
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Tweet - "Ask any working family and they'll be frank: child care is just plain unaffordable. It's why I'll keep pushing to pass my child care plan and lower costs for Washington state's working families."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 22, 2022
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Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Expansion of Support for LGBTQI+ Rights in Latin America
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 21, 2022
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Larsen Votes to Protect Access to Birth Control
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| July 21, 2022
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Kelly, Group of 31 Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 21, 2022
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Republican Senator Blocks Murray, Smith Effort to Pass Commonsense Family Planning Bill
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 21, 2022
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Tweet - "The game is up. I called to pass our bill to strengthen family planning--something Senate Republicans have been claiming they support--& they BLOCKED it. Their promises are worth nothing--& when put to the test they will not support women & families."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 21, 2022
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Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 20, 2022
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Strickland, Fletcher, Bush Introduce Legislation to Create Reproductive Health Travel Grants
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| July 20, 2022
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Jayapal Statement on House Judiciary Advancing Assault Weapons Ban
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| July 20, 2022
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Letter to Jolie Harrison, Chief of the Permits and Conservation Division of the National Marine Fisheries Service, and Carolyn McKinnie, Senior Staff Veterinarian at APHIS Animal Care - Requesting Update on Welfare of Miami Orca, Lolita
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| July 20, 2022
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Warner & Kaine Join Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 19, 2022
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Rep. Schrier Participates in Oversight Hearing on Abortion Rights
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| July 19, 2022
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Cantwell, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect the Right to Contraception Nationwide
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| July 19, 2022
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Senators Murray, Smith, Warren Roll Out New Family Planning Bill, Announce Floor Effort THURSDAY
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 19, 2022
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Padilla Introduces Legislation to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care Funding
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 19, 2022
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Larsen Votes to Protect Marriage Equality
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| July 17, 2022
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Tweet - "It's unbelievable that right now, some patients with lupus, arthritis, and other conditions are being denied their prescriptions due to concerns the drugs would be used for an abortion. This is a health care crisis that extreme Republicans have created."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 15, 2022
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Strickland Protects Access to Reproductive Health Care
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| July 15, 2022
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Rep. Schrier's Statement After Voting for Two Bills to Protect a Woman's Right to an Abortion
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| July 15, 2022
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Larsen Votes to Protect Reproductive Health Care Rights for Women, Ensure Safe Access to Abortion Care
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| July 14, 2022
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Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Support Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Native Communities
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| July 14, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| July 13, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Calling for Robust Family Planning Funding as States Criminalize Abortion
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 13, 2022
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At Hearing, Senator Murray Spells Out Catastrophic Consequences for Women's Health in a Post-Roe America
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 12, 2022
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Cantwell, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Abortion Patients and Providers from Prosecution
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| July 12, 2022
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Jayapal and Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Lives from Gun Suicide
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| July 11, 2022
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Senator Murray Pushes to Ensure Everyone Can Access Over-the-Counter Birth Control as FDA Considers First-Ever Application
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 8, 2022
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Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Urging Redesignation of Venezuela for TPS
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 8, 2022
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Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Calling for Extension and Re-Designation of Venezuela for TPS
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 7, 2022
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At Spokane Planned Parenthood, Senator Murray Highlights Post-Roe Health Care Crises Caused By Republicans
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 7, 2022
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Tweet - "I cannot think of a more fitting honor for Seattle's @mPinoe than the presidential Medal of Freedom. She has been a champion for equal pay and equal rights, and an inspiration to the people of our state and women and girls everywhere. Congratulations, Megan!"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 7, 2022
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Thompson, Jayapal Introduce Bill to Codify Right to Contraception
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 7, 2022
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Jayapal, Thompson Introduce Bill to Codify Right to Contraception
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| July 6, 2022
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Urging House Leadership to Vote on Pro-Police Legislation
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| July 3, 2022
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Tweet - "I negotiated a historic bipartisan agreement to lower drug costs by finally making safe drug importation from Canada a reality. I'm going to do everything I can to get it passed--and it's just one step I'm working on to lower health care costs for WA state families."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 1, 2022
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Letter to the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board - Protect Coho Salmon in Puget Sound
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| June 30, 2022
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Newhouse Calls Out Biden Administration's Hypocritical Border Policy
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| June 29, 2022
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Tweet - "While I'm fighting alongside Democrats to make child care affordable and expand paid leave, Republicans are actively opposing our plans--all while pushing a federal abortion ban to force women to give birth. They claim they're the party that supports families--they're not."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 29, 2022
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Reps. Frankel, Buck Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Empower Employees, Consumers to Speak Out Against Sexual Harassment
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| June 28, 2022
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Newhouse Amendment to Combat Fentanyl Crisis Blocked by Democrats
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| June 28, 2022
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Jayapal, Cicilline, Newman, Takano, Torres Lead Members in Introducing the Trans Bill of Rights
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| June 27, 2022
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Following Push From Murray, Biden Administration Puts Insurers on Notice For Failing to Cover Birth Control As Required By Law
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 27, 2022
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Tweet - "Nearly 1 million women in America have reported being shot or shot at by their partners. The bipartisan Safer Communities Act will close the boyfriend loophole and keep guns out of the hands of abusive partners. This will save lives."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 26, 2022
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Tweet - "The #Obergefell anniversary is tainted by the Supreme Court's threat to come after our rights--including the right for people to marry who they want. Today we celebrate--but we have to stay resolved in the fight to stand up for & defend our basic human rights that are now at risk."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 26, 2022
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Tweet - "Happy #pride, Seattle! Wishing you all a safe, happy, and joyful pride together--and proud to fight alongside you for a more equal, more just country."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 25, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Murray, Democrats Push Biden for "Bold Action" to Protect Abortion Access in a Post-Roe America
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| June 25, 2022
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Cantwell Statement on Passage of Historic Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| June 24, 2022
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Cantwell Statement On Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Decision
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| June 24, 2022
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House Passes Historic Gun Violence Prevention Package to Protect Communities and Children
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| June 24, 2022
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Newhouse Extends Title 42 Authority, Securing Southern Border
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| June 24, 2022
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Newhouse Continues Fight to Provide Critical Relief for Agriculture Industry, Expands Labor Access
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| June 24, 2022
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Newhouse Stands Up for Central Washington's 2nd Amendment Rights
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| June 24, 2022
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House Passes the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in a Historic Move to Address Gun Violence
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| June 23, 2022
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Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Making Bold Investments in Affordable Child Care for Families
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| June 23, 2022
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Tweet - "I voted YES today to pass our bipartisan gun safety package. It's the most significant bill we've passed on gun violence in decades. It doesn't do everything we need to end gun violence--and I'll keep pushing to do more--but it will help save lives."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 23, 2022
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The people demand action on gun violence
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| June 23, 2022
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Senator Murray Helps Pass Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill, Calls to Do More to Keep Students, Families Safe
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 22, 2022
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Tweet - "For millions and millions of patients, insulin is absolutely essential. This is life and death for people. So let's get this done, save families some money, and most importantly save lives."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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