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Jan. 14, 2019
Border Security
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Jan. 9, 2019
Jayapal Statement On Trump's Primetime Immigration Remarks
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Jan. 9, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Smith
Rep. Adam Smith
Jan. 9, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García & Lloyd Doggett Lead 50+ Lawmakers Urging Trump to Keep IRS Tax Refunds on Time
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Jayapal Statement On Trump's Primetime Immigration Remarks
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Jan. 8, 2019
Sen. Murray Condemns President Trump's Attempt to Justify Shutdown, Urges Senate Republicans to Work with Democrats to Reopen Federal Government
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 7, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Smith
Rep. Adam Smith
Jan. 3, 2019
Newhouse Sworn in to Represent Fourth Congressional District in 116th Congress
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 21, 2018
DelBene Statement on Trump Shutdown
Rep. Suzan DelBene
Dec. 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, DHS - Cantwell, Pallone Demand Immediate Action On Pipeline Cybersecurity From DHS
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 14, 2018
Congressional Progressive Caucus & Tri-Caucus Urge Republican Leadership to Oppose Additional Border Wall Funding, Send Values-Based Message to the American People
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "Six years later, my heart still breaks for the families of the children & staff at #SandyHook Elementary. Across the country we have seen gun violence devastate too many communities. We must keep fighting for common sense policies to address the gun violence epidemic nationwide."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats oppose President Trump's wasteful wall. We don't think it makes any sense, we don't think it would make us any more secure --and we don't understand why he is asking American taxpayers to pay for it after promising, again and again, that Mexico would foot the bill."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018
Letter to Samantha Deshommes, Chief Regulatory Coordination Division - As Comment Period on Proposed "Public Charge" Rule Change Closes, Senator Murray Demands Trump Administration Withdraw Proposal That Would Harm Immigrant Families
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump administration's rationale for deploying active duty troops was to evoke fear & doesn't serve a national security purpose. Continuing to rely on active duty troops militarizes the border & normalizes their deployment domestically--a dangerous precedent for any democracy."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Troops at Southern U.S. Border: Senator Murray and Colleagues Slam Trump Administration's Decision to Extend Deployment Through January, Urge Secretary Mattis to Reverse Course Immediately
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - 34 Members of Congress Urge Administration to Support Robust Funding for Earthquake Early Warning System
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Taking advantage of our US troops' commitment to serving our country for political gain belittles their sacrifices and has already taken them away from their families and loved ones for the holidays. I urge President Trump to send them home."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2018
Tweet - "Our troops have essential duties to perform that are vital to our national security. Taking advantage of their service for political gains belittles their sacrifices. It's time to end this unnecessary deployment & return servicemembers to their home bases."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - One Month After Tree Of Life Shooting, Casey Continues Fight To Protect Worship Centers
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "I'm urging my Republican colleagues to push aside President Trump's unreasonable border wall demands and work with us to fund our government and invest in middle class priorities. A government shutdown is not the solution."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Once again, President Trump is trying to create another distraction by threatening a government shutdown over the border wall. But we have shown before that we can work together to fund our government when Republicans push aside his unreasonable demands--and we can do that again."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018
Reauthorization of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 27, 2018
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 Passes House with Jayapal As Democratic Co-Sponsor
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 26, 2018
Tweet - "If President Trump is genuinely concerned about violence & chaos at our southern U.S. border, instead of stoking anti-immigrant fervor he should send additional personnel to process asylum claims & provide humanitarian aid to families seeking safety in our country."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2018
Smith Statement on Trump Border Deployment Order
Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 23, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Trump Border Deployment Order
Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 22, 2018
Senator Murray Reiterates Call to Send Troops at Southern U.S. Border Home Immediately
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2018
Smith Statement on Reported Border Withdrawal
Rep. Adam Smith
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Thompson and McCaul Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Grant Funding to Protect Religious Institutions After Tree of Life Attack
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen. Maria Cantwell
Nov. 2, 2018
MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Schiff
Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 30, 2018
Jayapal Statement on Pittsburgh Shooting
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 25, 2018
Statement on Trump Plan to Send Additional Troops to the Border
Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 23, 2018
Letter to Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Hanabusa Questions if U.S. Intelligence Knew of Khashoggi Plot
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 22, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Washington Congressman Adam Smith
Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 20, 2018
Smith Blasts Trump Administration Proposal to Export Coal and Gas from West Coast Military Bases
Rep. Adam Smith
Oct. 17, 2018
Top Democrats Issue Statement on Trump and Pence Claims After DHS Provides Election Security Update
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Insider Threats to Aviation Security: Airline and Airport Perspectives
Rep. Rick Larsen
Oct. 11, 2018
Cantwell Evaluates Real Solutions To Secure The Energy Grid In Case Of Cyber Attack
Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 5, 2018
FAA Reauthorization & Disaster Program Reforms Signed into Law
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Oct. 2, 2018
Cantwell Bill to Modernize Firefighting Technology Passes Committee
Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 26, 2018
House Sends 5-Year FAA Reauthorization & Disaster Program Reforms to the Senate for Final Vote
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Newhouse Statement on Federal Disaster Relief Reform Passage
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 26, 2018
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Rep. Rick Larsen
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "From securing federal funding to increases in mental health challenges, there is still considerable work to be done in #PuertoRico--one year after #HurricaneMaria. We must continue to do all we can help our fellow Americans recover."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018
Tweet - "As wildfires & weather events grow more & more dangerous due to climate change, threatening families in WA & nationwide, the Trump Administration's repeated moves to roll back rules meant to protect our air & environment are beyond reckless."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018
Tweet - "From lack of access to health services to disease outbreaks, Hurricane #Florence is endangering the health of countless people. There is considerable work to be done to respond to this public health crisis & ensure the situation does not become direr."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - 130 Lawmakers Condemn Trump Remarks on Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 17, 2018
Tweet - "My thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane #Florence, including the brave first responders who have saved countless lives in recent days. As a country, we must do all we can to help families recover and rebuild."
Sen. Patty Murray
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 14, 2019
Border Security
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Jan. 9, 2019
Jayapal Statement On Trump's Primetime Immigration Remarks
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Jan. 9, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Smith
Rep.Adam Smith
Jan. 9, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García & Lloyd Doggett Lead 50+ Lawmakers Urging Trump to Keep IRS Tax Refunds on Time
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Jayapal Statement On Trump's Primetime Immigration Remarks
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Jan. 8, 2019
Sen. Murray Condemns President Trump's Attempt to Justify Shutdown, Urges Senate Republicans to Work with Democrats to Reopen Federal Government
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 7, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Smith
Rep.Adam Smith
Jan. 3, 2019
Newhouse Sworn in to Represent Fourth Congressional District in 116th Congress
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 21, 2018
DelBene Statement on Trump Shutdown
Rep.Suzan DelBene
Dec. 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, DHS - Cantwell, Pallone Demand Immediate Action On Pipeline Cybersecurity From DHS
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 14, 2018
Congressional Progressive Caucus & Tri-Caucus Urge Republican Leadership to Oppose Additional Border Wall Funding, Send Values-Based Message to the American People
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "Six years later, my heart still breaks for the families of the children & staff at #SandyHook Elementary. Across the country we have seen gun violence devastate too many communities. We must keep fighting for common sense policies to address the gun violence epidemic nationwide."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats oppose President Trump's wasteful wall. We don't think it makes any sense, we don't think it would make us any more secure --and we don't understand why he is asking American taxpayers to pay for it after promising, again and again, that Mexico would foot the bill."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018
Letter to Samantha Deshommes, Chief Regulatory Coordination Division - As Comment Period on Proposed "Public Charge" Rule Change Closes, Senator Murray Demands Trump Administration Withdraw Proposal That Would Harm Immigrant Families
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump administration's rationale for deploying active duty troops was to evoke fear & doesn't serve a national security purpose. Continuing to rely on active duty troops militarizes the border & normalizes their deployment domestically--a dangerous precedent for any democracy."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Troops at Southern U.S. Border: Senator Murray and Colleagues Slam Trump Administration's Decision to Extend Deployment Through January, Urge Secretary Mattis to Reverse Course Immediately
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - 34 Members of Congress Urge Administration to Support Robust Funding for Earthquake Early Warning System
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Taking advantage of our US troops' commitment to serving our country for political gain belittles their sacrifices and has already taken them away from their families and loved ones for the holidays. I urge President Trump to send them home."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2018
Tweet - "Our troops have essential duties to perform that are vital to our national security. Taking advantage of their service for political gains belittles their sacrifices. It's time to end this unnecessary deployment & return servicemembers to their home bases."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - One Month After Tree Of Life Shooting, Casey Continues Fight To Protect Worship Centers
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "I'm urging my Republican colleagues to push aside President Trump's unreasonable border wall demands and work with us to fund our government and invest in middle class priorities. A government shutdown is not the solution."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Once again, President Trump is trying to create another distraction by threatening a government shutdown over the border wall. But we have shown before that we can work together to fund our government when Republicans push aside his unreasonable demands--and we can do that again."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2018
Reauthorization of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 27, 2018
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018 Passes House with Jayapal As Democratic Co-Sponsor
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Nov. 26, 2018
Tweet - "If President Trump is genuinely concerned about violence & chaos at our southern U.S. border, instead of stoking anti-immigrant fervor he should send additional personnel to process asylum claims & provide humanitarian aid to families seeking safety in our country."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2018
Smith Statement on Trump Border Deployment Order
Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 23, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Trump Border Deployment Order
Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 22, 2018
Senator Murray Reiterates Call to Send Troops at Southern U.S. Border Home Immediately
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2018
Smith Statement on Reported Border Withdrawal
Rep.Adam Smith
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Thompson and McCaul Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Grant Funding to Protect Religious Institutions After Tree of Life Attack
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen.Maria Cantwell
Nov. 2, 2018
MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Schiff
Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 30, 2018
Jayapal Statement on Pittsburgh Shooting
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Oct. 25, 2018
Statement on Trump Plan to Send Additional Troops to the Border
Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 23, 2018
Letter to Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - Hanabusa Questions if U.S. Intelligence Knew of Khashoggi Plot
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 22, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Washington Congressman Adam Smith
Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 20, 2018
Smith Blasts Trump Administration Proposal to Export Coal and Gas from West Coast Military Bases
Rep.Adam Smith
Oct. 17, 2018
Top Democrats Issue Statement on Trump and Pence Claims After DHS Provides Election Security Update
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Insider Threats to Aviation Security: Airline and Airport Perspectives
Rep.Rick Larsen
Oct. 11, 2018
Cantwell Evaluates Real Solutions To Secure The Energy Grid In Case Of Cyber Attack
Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 5, 2018
FAA Reauthorization & Disaster Program Reforms Signed into Law
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Oct. 2, 2018
Cantwell Bill to Modernize Firefighting Technology Passes Committee
Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 26, 2018
House Sends 5-Year FAA Reauthorization & Disaster Program Reforms to the Senate for Final Vote
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Newhouse Statement on Federal Disaster Relief Reform Passage
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 26, 2018
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Rep.Rick Larsen
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "From securing federal funding to increases in mental health challenges, there is still considerable work to be done in #PuertoRico--one year after #HurricaneMaria. We must continue to do all we can help our fellow Americans recover."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018
Tweet - "As wildfires & weather events grow more & more dangerous due to climate change, threatening families in WA & nationwide, the Trump Administration's repeated moves to roll back rules meant to protect our air & environment are beyond reckless."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018
Tweet - "From lack of access to health services to disease outbreaks, Hurricane #Florence is endangering the health of countless people. There is considerable work to be done to respond to this public health crisis & ensure the situation does not become direr."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - 130 Lawmakers Condemn Trump Remarks on Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 17, 2018
Tweet - "My thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane #Florence, including the brave first responders who have saved countless lives in recent days. As a country, we must do all we can to help families recover and rebuild."
Sen.Patty Murray
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