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March 11, 2022 Omnibus Increases Support for Communities and Families Struggling with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Sen. Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "Helping survivors get the care they need to heal and seek justice is a huge, hard-fought victory. I'm so grateful to @leahegriffin 's incredible courage & leadership, & for the support of @RepJayapal & @lisamurkowski ." Sen. Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "Whether it's making sure parents could find child care or helping students get back to classrooms safely, the #AmericanRescuePlan helped support nearly every part of WA state's education system." Sen. Patty Murray
March 10, 2022 Murray and Burr Introduce Legislation to Establish New Authority for Cutting-Edge Biomedical Research Sen. Patty Murray
March 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. David P. Pekoske, Administrator of Transportation Security Administration- Moolenaar Calls for End to Transit Mask Mandate Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
March 10, 2022 American Rescue Plan Got Kids Back in the Classroom Safely; Is Helping Students Catch Up Sen. Patty Murray
March 10, 2022 Newhouse Votes to Secure Major Priorities for Central Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 10, 2022 Cantwell, Wicker Introduce Legislation to Rename National Air Grant Fellowship Program After Ethiopian Air 302 Crash Victim Samya Rose Stumo & to Honor 347 Lives Lost in 737 MAX-8 Crashes Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
March 9, 2022 Murray Secures Inclusion of Maternal Health Bills In Omnibus Sen. Patty Murray
March 9, 2022 Tweet - "I think we can all agree that we never want to go through a pandemic like COVID-19 again. That's why I'll be introducing a bipartisan bill to make sure we fully learn the lessons of this pandemic & are better prepared for the next one." Sen. Patty Murray
March 9, 2022 Rep. Schrier Brings Home Over $11 Million for Local Projects Across the 8th District Rep. Kim Schrier
March 8, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Rep. Stansbury Joins Lawmakers Urging Congress to Support Relief for Those with Long COVID Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 8, 2022 Senator Murray Discusses Support for Workforce Development with Snohomish Leaders Sen. Patty Murray
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "I am laser focused on getting something to @POTUS 's desk that will lower costs for WA state workers and families--legislation people will see and feel in their everyday lives, like lower health care costs." Sen. Patty Murray
March 7, 2022 Larsen Supports Bipartisan Bill to Expand Care and Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances Rep. Rick Larsen
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Electric vehicles are the future, and I'm glad to see @UW leading the charge and using funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to start electrifying everything & building a greener future." Sen. Patty Murray
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "Local public health officials are key to our COVID-19 response & work every day to keep people safe. Thanks to WA @NACCHOalerts for talking with me about everything from better funding public health initiatives to bolstering the workforce, both issues I'm pushing ahead on." Sen. Patty Murray
March 3, 2022 Reps. Huffman and Smith Introduce the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Smart Land-Use Practices Rep. Adam Smith, ...
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "If you thought the reproductive health care crisis in Texas would be a wake-up call for the GOP think again. Extreme Republicans aren't just watching as TX restricts abortion & turns neighbor against neighbor--they're replicating these bills across the country, including in Idaho." Sen. Patty Murray
March 3, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity among Students Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 2, 2022 Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriation Committee, Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
March 2, 2022 Newhouse Honors Veterans in Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "We have to continue protecting people with disabilities, people who are immunocompromised, & older adults from COVID-19. I'm glad the Biden Admin is taking needed steps to ensure we're looking out for everyone, & I look forward to seeing more." Sen. Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "It's completely unacceptable that contaminated infant formula products ever reached babies and that it took months for the company to act." Sen. Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Jayapal Introduces Legislation to Protect Seniors in Nursing Homes from Corporate Greed Rep. Pramila Jayapal
March 1, 2022 DelBene Tests Positive for COVID-19 Rep. Suzan DelBene
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Tackling the mental health crisis facing our nation--particularly what kids are dealing with--is a priority of mine as Chair of @HELPCmteDems. We've got a bipartisan effort underway to reauthorize, improve, and expand critical mental health & substance use disorder programs. #SOTU" Sen. Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for my friend @SenFeinstein over the loss of her husband, Dick Blum. Dianne, I'm thinking of you and your family." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 DelBene Statement on Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Death in U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene
Feb. 28, 2022 DelBene Statement on Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Death in U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Many veterans who served post-9/11 are suffering from illnesses caused by toxic exposures and yet have been unable to access the VA medical treatment they need. I helped the Senate pass an important bill to start fixing that." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Bipartisan Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Cicilline, Lee, Eshoo, Maloney Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to End Homophobic Blood Donation Deferral Period Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Patients should know they are still protected from surprise medical bills under the law. And I'll stay focused on making sure this law is implemented in a way that also brings down premiums as Congress intended and @POTUS proposed to do." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Everyone deserves to live with respect, dignity, and independence. For so many people with disabilities and older adults, that isn't the case. We must act to change that AND get caregivers the support they need. #CareCantWait" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "From making sure families can find & afford child care, to decreasing waitlists for home & community-based services, families know: #CareCantWait. I spoke with @MomsRising 's @rowefinkbeiner about the bold federal action we need to fix these crises." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation - Auchincloss Leads Letter to Buttigieg Calling for Focus on On-Demand Transit Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "There is a groundswell of support from families in WA state and across the country to finally address our nation's caregiving crisis--and I'm proud to be with them in this fight. #CareCantWait" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging POTUS to Seek Congressional Approval for Military Involvement in Russia-Ukraine Conflict Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 22, 2022 Cantwell on U.S. Women's National Soccer Team: "Significant Victory for Gender Equality in Sports" Sen. Maria Cantwell
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some public health officials still had to fax their data--that's absurd. When the next pandemic hits, we can't rely on outdated systems. We have to be quick to respond and my bill will help us do that." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "The people of WA state will always remember the legacy of Deborah Senn through her work to make the government work better and for all people. She was a kind, tenacious fighter and will be greatly missed. I'm thinking of her family and loved ones today." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "This pandemic has been incredibly difficult on everybody, including our kids. I'm working on bipartisan legislation to help address our nation's mental health crisis." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "From birth control to abortion, everyone should be able to get the reproductive health care they need. I will keep fighting until everyone--no matter where they live or how much money they have--can exercise that right." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Getting vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 are some of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you from severe illness." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Getting vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 are some of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you from severe illness." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "This pandemic has made clear that we've got a caregiving crisis. Democrats' plan to ensure caregivers earn a living wage and make it easier for people with disabilities and older Americans to get the care they need is how we fix this crisis. #NationalCaregiversDay" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Senator Murray Helps Pass Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Suicide risk screenings are a crucial part of our prevention work to support servicemembers transitioning back into civilian life--but there's a concerning lack of oversight. I made clear to @SecDef & @SecVetAffairs that needs to change for our veterans." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "After everything we've been through these past two years, we owe it to everyone who worked so hard to get us through the COVID-19 pandemic to take absolutely every step we can to make sure we're never in this situation again." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director CDC - Pressley, Chu, Velázquez, Democrats Demand Answers from CDC on Use of Title 42 Expulsions for Asylum Seekers Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, and Hon. Denis R. McDonouugh, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack Of Oversight To Prevent Veteran Suicide Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 13, 2022 Tweet - "Prescription drugs costs are too high. Letting Medicare negotiate drug prices is a common-sense step that would lower costs and help more people get the health care they need." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state--we're making great progress toward getting our kids vaccinated. Let's keep it up!" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Ferries are a crucial part of so many people's commutes in WA state--including my own. Glad to join state & Kitsap Peninsula leaders today to talk about how the American Rescue Plan & Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are helping us upgrade our state's ferries." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Cardin Joins Van Hollen and Trone in Call to Award Maryland Veteran with Medal of Honor Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Cantwell: Nationwide EV Charging Network Will Shift America Out of Park Sen. Maria Cantwell
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Dept. Homeland Security; Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice; Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense; Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - SENATORS MARKEY & MERKLEY AND REPS. JAYAPAL & PRESSLEY URGE FEDERAL AGENCIES TO END USE OF CLEARVIEW AI FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "For students experiencing homelessness or in foster care, getting an affordable higher education can be an uphill battle. It shouldn't be this way--our higher education system has to support them. I helped introduce a bill to do just that." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "What does this even mean? So a student with two moms can't mention their parents in class? Our country has real work ahead to help students recover academically from the last two years. Meanwhile, the GOP is pushing political bills that hurt LGBTQIA+ kids. Shameful." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; Hon. Tae Johnson, Acting Director for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cardin, Warren Lead Call for COVID-19 Booster Shots for Individuals in DHS/ICE Custody Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Senator Murray Announces Bipartisan Effort to Strengthen Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Programs Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Reschenthaler and Colleagues Condemn the Nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Reps. Hudson and Schrier Introduce Legislation to Alleviate Health Care Staffing Shortages in Pandemic Response Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "Even as COVID-19 cases drop in Washington state, it's as important as ever to get vaccinated and boosted if you haven't already." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state--you can now order more at-home COVID-19 tests thanks to @WADeptHealth 's Say Yes! COVID Test program. Click the link below to order tests online or call the Washington State COVID-19 Hotline (1-800-525-0127)." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "People in WA state want more & better public transit--I hear it from them all the time. This new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support transit agencies, create jobs, result in less pollution & congestion, & mean shorter commutes & more equitable communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "The pandemic has made the mental health & substance use challenges our nation faces worse than ever, but it's also made clear that we all have a stake in getting people the care they need. Our bipartisan work will help support communities on the frontlines of these crises." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2022 Tweet - "Tackling the climate crisis means: Prioritizing clean energy Cleaning up pollution Creating good-paying job opportunities" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Tweet - "I've heard from people in Washington state frustrated by the problems in our COVID-19 response. Our bipartisan bill will help tackle some of these challenges and make sure we're prepared for the next pandemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - REPS. MONDAIRE JONES AND RITCHIE TORRES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING CDC AND CMS TO MAKE INJECTABLE HIV PREVENTION DRUG FREE Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 3, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Bonamici, Assistant Speaker Clark Leads Letter Calling on the Biden Administration to Increase Availability of Tests and Masks for Child Care Providers Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Date Title Politician
March 11, 2022 Omnibus Increases Support for Communities and Families Struggling with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Sen.Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "Helping survivors get the care they need to heal and seek justice is a huge, hard-fought victory. I'm so grateful to @leahegriffin 's incredible courage & leadership, & for the support of @RepJayapal & @lisamurkowski ." Sen.Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "Whether it's making sure parents could find child care or helping students get back to classrooms safely, the #AmericanRescuePlan helped support nearly every part of WA state's education system." Sen.Patty Murray
March 10, 2022 Murray and Burr Introduce Legislation to Establish New Authority for Cutting-Edge Biomedical Research Sen.Patty Murray
March 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. David P. Pekoske, Administrator of Transportation Security Administration- Moolenaar Calls for End to Transit Mask Mandate Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
March 10, 2022 American Rescue Plan Got Kids Back in the Classroom Safely; Is Helping Students Catch Up Sen.Patty Murray
March 10, 2022 Newhouse Votes to Secure Major Priorities for Central Washington Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 10, 2022 Cantwell, Wicker Introduce Legislation to Rename National Air Grant Fellowship Program After Ethiopian Air 302 Crash Victim Samya Rose Stumo & to Honor 347 Lives Lost in 737 MAX-8 Crashes Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
March 9, 2022 Murray Secures Inclusion of Maternal Health Bills In Omnibus Sen.Patty Murray
March 9, 2022 Tweet - "I think we can all agree that we never want to go through a pandemic like COVID-19 again. That's why I'll be introducing a bipartisan bill to make sure we fully learn the lessons of this pandemic & are better prepared for the next one." Sen.Patty Murray
March 9, 2022 Rep. Schrier Brings Home Over $11 Million for Local Projects Across the 8th District Rep.Kim Schrier
March 8, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Rep. Stansbury Joins Lawmakers Urging Congress to Support Relief for Those with Long COVID Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 8, 2022 Senator Murray Discusses Support for Workforce Development with Snohomish Leaders Sen.Patty Murray
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "I am laser focused on getting something to @POTUS 's desk that will lower costs for WA state workers and families--legislation people will see and feel in their everyday lives, like lower health care costs." Sen.Patty Murray
March 7, 2022 Larsen Supports Bipartisan Bill to Expand Care and Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances Rep.Rick Larsen
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Electric vehicles are the future, and I'm glad to see @UW leading the charge and using funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to start electrifying everything & building a greener future." Sen.Patty Murray
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "Local public health officials are key to our COVID-19 response & work every day to keep people safe. Thanks to WA @NACCHOalerts for talking with me about everything from better funding public health initiatives to bolstering the workforce, both issues I'm pushing ahead on." Sen.Patty Murray
March 3, 2022 Reps. Huffman and Smith Introduce the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Smart Land-Use Practices Rep.Adam Smith, ...
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "If you thought the reproductive health care crisis in Texas would be a wake-up call for the GOP think again. Extreme Republicans aren't just watching as TX restricts abortion & turns neighbor against neighbor--they're replicating these bills across the country, including in Idaho." Sen.Patty Murray
March 3, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity among Students Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 2, 2022 Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriation Committee, Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education - Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
March 2, 2022 Newhouse Honors Veterans in Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "We have to continue protecting people with disabilities, people who are immunocompromised, & older adults from COVID-19. I'm glad the Biden Admin is taking needed steps to ensure we're looking out for everyone, & I look forward to seeing more." Sen.Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "It's completely unacceptable that contaminated infant formula products ever reached babies and that it took months for the company to act." Sen.Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Jayapal Introduces Legislation to Protect Seniors in Nursing Homes from Corporate Greed Rep.Pramila Jayapal
March 1, 2022 DelBene Tests Positive for COVID-19 Rep.Suzan DelBene
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Tackling the mental health crisis facing our nation--particularly what kids are dealing with--is a priority of mine as Chair of @HELPCmteDems. We've got a bipartisan effort underway to reauthorize, improve, and expand critical mental health & substance use disorder programs. #SOTU" Sen.Patty Murray
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken for my friend @SenFeinstein over the loss of her husband, Dick Blum. Dianne, I'm thinking of you and your family." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 28, 2022 DelBene Statement on Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Death in U.S. Rep.Suzan DelBene
Feb. 28, 2022 DelBene Statement on Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Death in U.S. Rep.Suzan DelBene
Feb. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Many veterans who served post-9/11 are suffering from illnesses caused by toxic exposures and yet have been unable to access the VA medical treatment they need. I helped the Senate pass an important bill to start fixing that." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray Leads Bipartisan Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Cicilline, Lee, Eshoo, Maloney Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to End Homophobic Blood Donation Deferral Period Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Patients should know they are still protected from surprise medical bills under the law. And I'll stay focused on making sure this law is implemented in a way that also brings down premiums as Congress intended and @POTUS proposed to do." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "Everyone deserves to live with respect, dignity, and independence. For so many people with disabilities and older adults, that isn't the case. We must act to change that AND get caregivers the support they need. #CareCantWait" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "From making sure families can find & afford child care, to decreasing waitlists for home & community-based services, families know: #CareCantWait. I spoke with @MomsRising 's @rowefinkbeiner about the bold federal action we need to fix these crises." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation - Auchincloss Leads Letter to Buttigieg Calling for Focus on On-Demand Transit Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "There is a groundswell of support from families in WA state and across the country to finally address our nation's caregiving crisis--and I'm proud to be with them in this fight. #CareCantWait" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging POTUS to Seek Congressional Approval for Military Involvement in Russia-Ukraine Conflict Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 22, 2022 Cantwell on U.S. Women's National Soccer Team: "Significant Victory for Gender Equality in Sports" Sen.Maria Cantwell
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some public health officials still had to fax their data--that's absurd. When the next pandemic hits, we can't rely on outdated systems. We have to be quick to respond and my bill will help us do that." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "The people of WA state will always remember the legacy of Deborah Senn through her work to make the government work better and for all people. She was a kind, tenacious fighter and will be greatly missed. I'm thinking of her family and loved ones today." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "This pandemic has been incredibly difficult on everybody, including our kids. I'm working on bipartisan legislation to help address our nation's mental health crisis." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "From birth control to abortion, everyone should be able to get the reproductive health care they need. I will keep fighting until everyone--no matter where they live or how much money they have--can exercise that right." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Getting vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 are some of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you from severe illness." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Getting vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 are some of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you from severe illness." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "This pandemic has made clear that we've got a caregiving crisis. Democrats' plan to ensure caregivers earn a living wage and make it easier for people with disabilities and older Americans to get the care they need is how we fix this crisis. #NationalCaregiversDay" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 16, 2022 Senator Murray Helps Pass Bill to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "Suicide risk screenings are a crucial part of our prevention work to support servicemembers transitioning back into civilian life--but there's a concerning lack of oversight. I made clear to @SecDef & @SecVetAffairs that needs to change for our veterans." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 16, 2022 Tweet - "After everything we've been through these past two years, we owe it to everyone who worked so hard to get us through the COVID-19 pandemic to take absolutely every step we can to make sure we're never in this situation again." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director CDC - Pressley, Chu, Velázquez, Democrats Demand Answers from CDC on Use of Title 42 Expulsions for Asylum Seekers Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, and Hon. Denis R. McDonouugh, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Murray, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack Of Oversight To Prevent Veteran Suicide Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 13, 2022 Tweet - "Prescription drugs costs are too high. Letting Medicare negotiate drug prices is a common-sense step that would lower costs and help more people get the health care they need." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 11, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state--we're making great progress toward getting our kids vaccinated. Let's keep it up!" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Ferries are a crucial part of so many people's commutes in WA state--including my own. Glad to join state & Kitsap Peninsula leaders today to talk about how the American Rescue Plan & Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are helping us upgrade our state's ferries." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Cardin Joins Van Hollen and Trone in Call to Award Maryland Veteran with Medal of Honor Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Feb. 10, 2022 Cantwell: Nationwide EV Charging Network Will Shift America Out of Park Sen.Maria Cantwell
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Dept. Homeland Security; Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice; Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense; Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - SENATORS MARKEY & MERKLEY AND REPS. JAYAPAL & PRESSLEY URGE FEDERAL AGENCIES TO END USE OF CLEARVIEW AI FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "For students experiencing homelessness or in foster care, getting an affordable higher education can be an uphill battle. It shouldn't be this way--our higher education system has to support them. I helped introduce a bill to do just that." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "What does this even mean? So a student with two moms can't mention their parents in class? Our country has real work ahead to help students recover academically from the last two years. Meanwhile, the GOP is pushing political bills that hurt LGBTQIA+ kids. Shameful." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; Hon. Tae Johnson, Acting Director for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Cardin, Warren Lead Call for COVID-19 Booster Shots for Individuals in DHS/ICE Custody Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Senator Murray Announces Bipartisan Effort to Strengthen Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Programs Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Reschenthaler and Colleagues Condemn the Nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Reps. Hudson and Schrier Introduce Legislation to Alleviate Health Care Staffing Shortages in Pandemic Response Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "Even as COVID-19 cases drop in Washington state, it's as important as ever to get vaccinated and boosted if you haven't already." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state--you can now order more at-home COVID-19 tests thanks to @WADeptHealth 's Say Yes! COVID Test program. Click the link below to order tests online or call the Washington State COVID-19 Hotline (1-800-525-0127)." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "People in WA state want more & better public transit--I hear it from them all the time. This new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support transit agencies, create jobs, result in less pollution & congestion, & mean shorter commutes & more equitable communities." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "The pandemic has made the mental health & substance use challenges our nation faces worse than ever, but it's also made clear that we all have a stake in getting people the care they need. Our bipartisan work will help support communities on the frontlines of these crises." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2022 Tweet - "Tackling the climate crisis means: Prioritizing clean energy Cleaning up pollution Creating good-paying job opportunities" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Tweet - "I've heard from people in Washington state frustrated by the problems in our COVID-19 response. Our bipartisan bill will help tackle some of these challenges and make sure we're prepared for the next pandemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - REPS. MONDAIRE JONES AND RITCHIE TORRES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING CDC AND CMS TO MAKE INJECTABLE HIV PREVENTION DRUG FREE Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Feb. 3, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Bonamici, Assistant Speaker Clark Leads Letter Calling on the Biden Administration to Increase Availability of Tests and Masks for Child Care Providers Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
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