United States Senator Patty Murray

Senator Murray Recruiting the U.S. Senate Class of 2042

April 25, 2013

#TakeYourChildtoWorkDay

Senator Murray Joins Gun Violence Victims’ Families After Manchin-Toomey Vote Fails

Senator Murray Receives the Colonel Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award

April 16, 2013

Senator Murray was presented the Colonel Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) during an awards ceremony yesterday on Capitol Hill. General John Tilelli, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors for MOAA, presented this year’s award to Senator Murray for her work to improve employment opportunities for transitioning servicemembers.

Senator Murray Reads to Students at Denise Louie Education Center

March 25, 2013

Sen. Murray reads @audreywoodbooks' "King Bidgood" to students at Denise Louie Education Center in Seattle. #headstart #sequestration

Senator Murray Meets with Energy Nominee Ernest Moniz

Senator Murray Applauded for Work to Protect Tribal Women in VAWA

March 7, 2013

Senator Murray applauded by Tulalip Tribes Vice-Chairwoman Deborah Parker for her work to protect tribal women in VAWA.

Chairman Murray Focuses on the Impact of Budget Decisions on Families and Communities

February 13, 2013

Chairman Patty Murray (D-WA) and the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing with members of the public and policy experts on the impact of federal budget decisions on families and communities. This hearing was part of Chairman Murray’s continued efforts to make sure the values and priorities of families across the country are heard loud and clear in a budget process that too often denies them a seat at the table. Witnesses included Tara Marks of Ada, OH, Patrick Murray of Arlington, VA and Robert Greenstein with Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, D.C.

Senator Murray Honored by Military Order of the Purple Heart

February 27, 2013

Senator Murray was awarded the Special Leadership Award by the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) during a private ceremony in her Capitol Hill offices. MOPH National Commander Bruce McKenty presented this year’s award to Senator Murray.

Introducing GI Benefit Watchdog Bill

March 27, 2012

Senator Murray unveils GI Consumer Awareness Act with Senators Begich, Akaka, and IAVA's Paul Rieckhoff.

Attacks on Women's Health Appalling, an Insult to Women Everywhere

February 17, 2012

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray spoke on the Senate floor about the continued attacks by Congressional Republicans on women's health care. She highlighted the House Oversight Committee hearing yesterday on contraception, which included only male witnesses to discuss this critical women's issue.

Honoring GE Support for Veterans & Reservists

Discussing Post Don't Ask Don't Tell Transition Issues

Senator Murray discussing post Don't Ask Don't Tell transition issues for LGBT veterans with Admiral Allen Steinman & Major Margaret Witt

Virtual Town Hall Hosted by Disabled American Veterans

February 9, 2012

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, had the opportunity to chat one-on-one with veterans across the country in a Virtual Town Hall Meeting, organized by Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit charity dedicated to building better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their families.

Statement on Komen Foundation's Decision Reversal

February 3, 2012

"This is a huge win for women in communities across the country who will now be able to get the breast cancer screenings they count on through Planned Parenthood. And this is a major victory for the men and women across America who made their voices heard over the last few days to express their shock and dismay at Komen’s initial decision. Politics should never come between women and their health care, and I am very glad that Komen did the right thing and reversed their misguided and deeply damaging decision."