| Oct. 14, 2022
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Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Release of LIHEAP Home Heating Aid
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Oct. 14, 2022
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Tweet - "No one should ever be on the hook for repaying an abusive partner's student loan debt. This law is finally going to let borrowers who have joint loans with former partners split them and move forward independently."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 13, 2022
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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."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 13, 2022
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Following Senator Murray's Push, VA Announces Delayed Implementation of Electronic Health Records in Western Washington
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 13, 2022
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Senator Murray Encourages WA Public Servants to Seek Student Debt Relief Under PSLF Waiver, Reiterates Call to Extend October Deadline
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 11, 2022
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Senator Murray Secures Major Federal Funding to Clear Supply Chain Blockages and Cut Emissions at the Port of Vancouver
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 11, 2022
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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!"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 10, 2022
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Senator Murray Statement on Indigenous Peoples' Day
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 10, 2022
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Tweet - "Native peoples and their history, culture, and future are so important to Washington state. On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, let's celebrate and continue working to support Tribal communities--and also acknowledge the painful history they have faced."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 7, 2022
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Murray Slams GOP Bill to Undo Drug Price Negotiation, Let Costs Continue to Skyrocket, and Protect Pharmaceutical Company Profits
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 6, 2022
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Senators Murray and Cantwell and Rep. Schrier Host DOT Secretary Buttigieg for Apple Capital Loop Celebration in Wenatchee
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Oct. 4, 2022
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Tweet - "Building new housing units in Washington state will help more people keep a roof over their head and bring down housing costs for everyone. As our state keeps growing, I'll keep pushing for a major federal investment to build more housing."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 3, 2022
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Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Feinstein, Padilla, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Oct. 3, 2022
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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
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2022
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Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Thompson & Comer Lead Letter to Gao Regarding Foreign Investments in U.s. Farmland
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2022
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Tweet - "I've fought at every step to get Washington state's schools more resources to help our kids succeed and thrive--because every single student deserves a quality education."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 29, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Huffman, Casten Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Remove World Bank President Malpass
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Sept. 28, 2022
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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
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Sept. 28, 2022
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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
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 28, 2022
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Successful Electric Airplane Test Could Mean More Flights to Regional Airports, Cantwell Says
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 27, 2022
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Manchin, Bipartisan Senators Lead National Clean Energy Week Resolution
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Sept. 27, 2022
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Letter to Shannon Ramos, Regional Vice President of Liberty Military Housing - Strickland Demands Solutions to Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Housing Crisis
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| Sept. 26, 2022
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Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Demands Answers on Chinese-Owned Farmland Near U.S. Military Installations
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2022
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Rep. Smith Introduces Legislation to Build and Expand One-Stop Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Across the Country
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Sept. 22, 2022
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Senator Murray Introduces New Bill To Help Hanford Workers Access Care for Beryllium Exposure
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 21, 2022
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Murray Introduces Legislation to Invest in Ferries in Washington State
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 21, 2022
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Tweet - "Today I'm introducing legislation to bolster Washington state's ferries & modernize our fleet with low-emission vessels. Like so many others in Western WA, I rely on ferries for my commute--& it's so important we put resources in now so future generations can too."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 19, 2022
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Smith Welcomes Final Report from Commission on Removing Confederate Symbols and Names from Military Assets
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Sept. 16, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2022
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Following Push from Senator Murray, VA Announces Extension of Caregivers Program for Legacy Participants
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 15, 2022
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Rep. Smith Introduces Legislation to Expand National Service Coordinator Workforce
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Sept. 15, 2022
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Newhouse to Senate: Pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act NOW
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| Sept. 15, 2022
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Statement From Senator Cantwell on Railroad Labor Agreement
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 14, 2022
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House Passes Larsen, Beyer Bill to Prepare U.S. Aviation for Future Public Health Emergencies
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| Sept. 13, 2022
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Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Uplift Community-Based Health Organizations
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Sept. 13, 2022
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Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2022
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Reps. Schrier and Underwood Re-Introduce Bill to Lower Costs, Eliminate Deductibles for Routine Childhood Doctor Visits
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| Sept. 11, 2022
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Senator Murray's Statement on the Anniversary of 9/11
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 11, 2022
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Tweet - "Today we remember one of the darkest days in American history. As we take time to honor the thousands of innocent lives cruelly taken from us, let us also draw inspiration from the heroism, compassion, & strength of those who put their lives on the line to respond. #NeverForget"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 10, 2022
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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"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 8, 2022
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Sen. Murray Statement on Ruling Against ACA Threatening Access to PrEP and Preventive Care, Including Birth Control
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 8, 2022
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Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Rep. Roy requests VA brief staffers on the PACT Act
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Sept. 7, 2022
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Cantwell to Amtrak Director Nominees: "We're Not Messing Around Here When It Comes to the Reestablishing (of) These Services"
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Sept. 4, 2022
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Tweet - "From Seattle to Spokane, housing costs are too high in Washington state. I'm working to fix that with strong federal support for affordable housing, more rent and mortgage relief, and so much more."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 1, 2022
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Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| Aug. 24, 2022
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Rep. Smith Statement on Student Debt Cancellation
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Aug. 23, 2022
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Senator Murray, Rep. Schrier Highlight How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Prescription Drug Costs for East King County Seniors
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 23, 2022
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Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Wyden, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2022
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Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Rochelle Walensky, Director of the CDC - Equality Caucus Urges Biden Administration To Request Monkeypox Funding
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2022
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Letter to Robert Fenton, National Monkeypox Response Coordinator of FEMA, Demetre Daskalakis, National Monkeypox Deputy Response Coordinator of the CDC - Strickland Calls for Robust Response to Monkeypox Virus Outbreak
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2022
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Senator Murray Discusses Supporting Servicemembers' Transition to Civilian Life in Washington State
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 17, 2022
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Senator Murray Pushes for More Action on Affordable Housing in Olympia, Stresses Need to Boost Housing Supply
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 17, 2022
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Tweet - "I led a roundtable in Vancouver to discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act is going to lower prescription drug costs for seniors & people with disabilities across WA state. Drug companies have been constantly jacking up prices just to make a quick buck. We're not letting it fly."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 16, 2022
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Bill to Clarify NTSB's Authority in Commercial Space Transportation Accident Investigations Introduced in the House
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Aug. 16, 2022
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Cammack Joins Reps. Hartzler, Mann, Colleagues In Pushing Back On The EPA's New Atrazine Requirements
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Aug. 16, 2022
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Senator Murray Highlights Landmark Climate Bill to Lower Energy Costs and Create Clean Energy Jobs
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 12, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Murray, Senate Dems Support Proposed Rules on Student Debt Relief Programs, Encourage Biden Admin to Further Strengthen Proposal
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter Urging Dept. of Education to Include VSO Employees in Loan Forgiveness Program
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2022
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Senator Murray Applauds President Biden Signing the Honoring Our PACT Act into Law
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 9, 2022
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Tweet - "It's shameful that Senate Republicans blocked legislation to protect DOCTORS from being investigated or thrown in jail for providing abortion care in states where it's legal. Their cruel agenda truly has no bounds."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 4, 2022
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Senators Markey, Blumenthal, Cantwell Statement on Proposed Rule to Improve Consumer Protections for Travelers Seeking Airline Refunds
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2022
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Newhouse Introduces Reauthorization for the Emergency Relief Program to Assist Farmers
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| Aug. 3, 2022
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Chair Cantwell, Senators Markey, Blumenthal, Statement on Proposed Rule to Improve Consumer Protections for Travelers Seeking Airline Refunds
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Senator Murray Statement on DOJ Challenging Idaho's Extreme Abortion Ban
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Senator Murray Votes to Pass the PACT Act, a Historic Extension of Health Benefits to Veterans and Clears Path for Tri-Cities Veterans Clinic
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Luján, Murray, Padilla, Rosen Introduce 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 Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor, Charlotte Burrows, Chair of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Strickland Calls for Investing in Employee Mental Health Resources
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Senator Murray Votes to Pass the PACT Act, a Historic Extension of Health Benefits to Veterans and Clears Path for Tri-Cities Veterans Clinic
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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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Tweet - "After Senate Republicans shamefully played politics with sick veterans last week, we were finally able to get the PACT Act across the finish line--and help get toxic-exposed veterans in WA state the care they need."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 2, 2022
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Reed & Whitehouse Cosponsor Bill to Protect RI Doctors From Prosecution
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| July 30, 2022
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Tweet - "Lower prescription drug costs. Lower health care coverage costs. Washington state families are going to feel real relief from Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 28, 2022
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Rep. Smith Introduces the Saving Homes from Acquisition by Private Equity Act to Combat Nationwide Housing Crisis
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| July 28, 2022
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Cortez Masto Leads Bicameral Legislation to Protect Consumers and Prevent Energy Market Manipulation
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| July 28, 2022
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Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Urge VA to Immediately Begin Offering Abortion Services to Veterans and Eligible Dependents
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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