Press Releases

State of the Union Address by President Donald J. Trump February 5th, 2019

In Meeting with Seattle Housing, Education, and Community Leaders, Senator Murray Previews Bill Inspired by Successful Washington State Programs to Improve Education Opportunities for Youth Facing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity

December 6, 2019

The AHEAD Act would provide funding for housing authorities and school districts to work together to tackle child and family homelessness In a conversation

Murray Agreement to Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Passes Senate

December 5, 2019

Senator Murray’s bipartisan agreement to permanently fund HBCUs and minority serving institutions, including Northwest Indian College, after funding lapsed at the end of September Deal also

Senator Murray Statement on New Trump Administration SNAP Rule

December 4, 2019

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) released the statement below following final approval on a Trump Administration rule that will remove nearly 700,000

Senator Murray Votes Against FDA Nominee for Refusing to Commit to Strong Tobacco Policy Amid Trump Administration’s Walk Back On E-Cigarette Regulation

December 3, 2019

Senator Murray voted against advancing the nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn for FDA Commissioner in health committee hearing After initially promising a strong flavored

Senators Murray, Cantwell Stand Up for Constitutionally Protected Right to Abortion; File Bicameral Amicus Brief in June Medical Services LLC v. Gee