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April 19, 2024
Senator Murray Statement on Biden Admin’s Final Title IX Rule to Protect Students
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2023
As Bullying on Campus Remains Widespread--Particularly for LGBTQ+ Students--Murray, Baldwin, Pocan Renew Push to Pass Anti-Harassment Legislation
Sen. Patty Murray
June 28, 2023
PRIDE MONTH ROUNDUP: Senator Murray Speaks Out Against Attacks on Trans Americans, Introduces Equality Act, Ban on "Conversion Therapy," Pride Month Resolution, and Other Legislation to Guarantee LGBTQ+ Americans Equal Rights
Sen. Patty Murray
June 26, 2023
Murray, Booker, Lieu Reintroduce Federal Conversion Therapy Ban
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA - Ahead of World Cup Championship Match, Merkley, Pocan, Takano, Torres Lead Colleagues in Bicameral Letter Blasting Fifa for the Association's Anti-lgbtq+ Stance
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 13, 2022
Following Push from Senator Murray, VA Expands Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022
Tweet - "Same-sex couples should get the same benefits from VA that other veterans get. For too long that wasn't the case, so I led my colleagues in urging @DeptVetAffairs to fix that. Glad to see them take steps to right that wrong and do just that today."
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World
Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 23, 2022
Tweet - "To the bisexual community across Washington state: I see you, I hear you, and I'm working every day in the U.S. Senate to make sure our nation lives up to its ideals of true equality for all. #BiVisibilityDay"
Sen. Patty Murray
July 22, 2022
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
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 28, 2022
Jayapal, Cicilline, Newman, Takano, Torres Lead Members in Introducing the Trans Bill of Rights
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 26, 2022
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 26, 2022
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."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 1, 2022
Tweet - "Happy #Pride month, Washington state! From Seattle to Vancouver, there's so much to celebrate about our state's LGBTQ+ community. Know that I see you, support you, and will keep working to pursue full equality and acceptance while fighting back against cruel Republican attacks."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 17, 2022
Tweet - "Washington state's LGBTQ+ community deserves nothing but love and respect--free from fear or discrimination. I'm working to pass policies to help make our country more equal and protect our kids against cruel Republican attacks. #IDAHOBIT2022"
Sen. Patty Murray
March 31, 2022
Letters to Tech & Financial CEOs - On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Senator Markey and Rep. Jayapal Urge Companies to End Harmful Policies That Restrict Public Profile Names
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 31, 2022
Rep. Newman and Fellow Co-Chairs of Transgender Equality Task Force Lead Resolution Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "To the trans community in Washington state and across the country: I see you. I am with you. I will fight with you in every way I can against the cruel attacks by extreme Republicans across the country. #TransDayOfVisibility"
Sen. Patty Murray
March 28, 2022
Tweet - "Extreme Republicans have passed a hateful, cruel law--but they won't succeed in erasing the identities of kids simply trying to live their lives. To LGBTQIA+ youth in Florida and nationwide--I hear you, I'm with you, and I'm going to fight for you however I can."
Sen. Patty Murray
March 25, 2022
Tweet - "We have a responsibility to speak up and make clear--trans youth deserve the same love and compassion as any other kid. The attacks kids are facing from extreme Republicans are cruel. They're wrong. And I'm going to push back to #ProtectTransKids."
Sen. Patty Murray
March 18, 2022
Tweet - "I am always so inspired after talking with @keating_stella and grateful to her for sharing her story and fighting for what she knows is right--a country that is fairer and more just. I will keep doing everything I can in Congress to protect trans youth."
Sen. Patty Murray
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Trans kids don't deserve the harmful laws and rhetoric being thrown at them by extreme Republicans--they deserve the same love & opportunities as any other kid. I spoke with trans kids & their families about my determination to do everything we can to protect them.
Sen. Patty Murray
Date
Title
Politician
April 19, 2024
Senator Murray Statement on Biden Admin’s Final Title IX Rule to Protect Students
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2023
As Bullying on Campus Remains Widespread--Particularly for LGBTQ+ Students--Murray, Baldwin, Pocan Renew Push to Pass Anti-Harassment Legislation
Sen.Patty Murray
June 28, 2023
PRIDE MONTH ROUNDUP: Senator Murray Speaks Out Against Attacks on Trans Americans, Introduces Equality Act, Ban on "Conversion Therapy," Pride Month Resolution, and Other Legislation to Guarantee LGBTQ+ Americans Equal Rights
Sen.Patty Murray
June 26, 2023
Murray, Booker, Lieu Reintroduce Federal Conversion Therapy Ban
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA - Ahead of World Cup Championship Match, Merkley, Pocan, Takano, Torres Lead Colleagues in Bicameral Letter Blasting Fifa for the Association's Anti-lgbtq+ Stance
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 13, 2022
Following Push from Senator Murray, VA Expands Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 13, 2022
Tweet - "Same-sex couples should get the same benefits from VA that other veterans get. For too long that wasn't the case, so I led my colleagues in urging @DeptVetAffairs to fix that. Glad to see them take steps to right that wrong and do just that today."
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World
Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
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.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 23, 2022
Tweet - "To the bisexual community across Washington state: I see you, I hear you, and I'm working every day in the U.S. Senate to make sure our nation lives up to its ideals of true equality for all. #BiVisibilityDay"
Sen.Patty Murray
July 22, 2022
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
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 28, 2022
Jayapal, Cicilline, Newman, Takano, Torres Lead Members in Introducing the Trans Bill of Rights
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 26, 2022
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 26, 2022
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."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 1, 2022
Tweet - "Happy #Pride month, Washington state! From Seattle to Vancouver, there's so much to celebrate about our state's LGBTQ+ community. Know that I see you, support you, and will keep working to pursue full equality and acceptance while fighting back against cruel Republican attacks."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 17, 2022
Tweet - "Washington state's LGBTQ+ community deserves nothing but love and respect--free from fear or discrimination. I'm working to pass policies to help make our country more equal and protect our kids against cruel Republican attacks. #IDAHOBIT2022"
Sen.Patty Murray
March 31, 2022
Letters to Tech & Financial CEOs - On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Senator Markey and Rep. Jayapal Urge Companies to End Harmful Policies That Restrict Public Profile Names
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 31, 2022
Rep. Newman and Fellow Co-Chairs of Transgender Equality Task Force Lead Resolution Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "To the trans community in Washington state and across the country: I see you. I am with you. I will fight with you in every way I can against the cruel attacks by extreme Republicans across the country. #TransDayOfVisibility"
Sen.Patty Murray
March 28, 2022
Tweet - "Extreme Republicans have passed a hateful, cruel law--but they won't succeed in erasing the identities of kids simply trying to live their lives. To LGBTQIA+ youth in Florida and nationwide--I hear you, I'm with you, and I'm going to fight for you however I can."
Sen.Patty Murray
March 25, 2022
Tweet - "We have a responsibility to speak up and make clear--trans youth deserve the same love and compassion as any other kid. The attacks kids are facing from extreme Republicans are cruel. They're wrong. And I'm going to push back to #ProtectTransKids."
Sen.Patty Murray
March 18, 2022
Tweet - "I am always so inspired after talking with @keating_stella and grateful to her for sharing her story and fighting for what she knows is right--a country that is fairer and more just. I will keep doing everything I can in Congress to protect trans youth."
Sen.Patty Murray
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Trans kids don't deserve the harmful laws and rhetoric being thrown at them by extreme Republicans--they deserve the same love & opportunities as any other kid. I spoke with trans kids & their families about my determination to do everything we can to protect them.
Sen.Patty Murray
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