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Senator Murray: Our Investments in the Department of Commerce Essential to Our Competitiveness and Country’s Future
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning of Secretary Raimondo*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Department of Commerce—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke about how essential the work the Department does is to our country’s competitiveness and success. In opening comments, she underscored that Congress mu… Continue Reading
05.15.24
Senator Murray Chairs Hearing on Army Corps and Reclamation Bureau’s Budget Needs, Discusses Key Bridge Cleanup and Need to Deliver More Non-Defense Resources to Fund Agencies’ Essential Work
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning and exchange with witnesses*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed the resources needed to meet key challenges in the upcoming year and again … Continue Reading
05.09.24
Senator Murray Questions FDA Commissioner Califf on Avian Flu, Cosmetics Reform, Human Foods Reorganization; Rebukes Republicans and Anti-Choice Activists for Attacking FDA’s Authority in Mifepristone Case Before SCOTUS
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning of FDA Commissioner Califf*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Appropriations Committee, asked FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf about FDA’s role in the response to the avian flu, steps FDA has take… Continue Reading
05.08.24
At Interior Budget Hearing, Murray Discusses Essential Funding for Salmon Recovery, National Park Staffing, and Upholding Commitment to Tribes
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning of Secretary Deb Haaland*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Department of the Interior—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed the importance of investing in the Department’s critical efforts despite tough funding constraints—and of upholding Tribal treaties. In openi… Continue Reading
05.08.24
Senator Murray Discusses Importance of Investing in All-of-Government National Defense Strategy with Defense Secretary Austin
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning of Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Defense subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Department of Defense—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke about the pressing global challenges and national security threats we face and the importance of not only ensuring the Department of Defense (DOD) has the resources it needs … Continue Reading
05.01.24
Murray Talks Importance of Strong Investments at EPA at FY25 Budget Hearing
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning of EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan *** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed the importance of strong investments to support EPA’s vital work—and strong investments in key domestic programs general… Continue Reading
04.23.24
Ahead of Final Passage, Murray Urges Senators to Pass National Security Supplemental
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s floor speech ahead of final passage in the Senate of the national security supplemental*** Washington, D.C. — Today U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of final passage of the House-passed national security supplemental—which is nearly identical to the supplemental that Murray and others negotiated and passed through the Senate in February. Murray also spoke ahead of Senate consideration… Continue Reading
04.23.24
Senator Murray Urges Senate to Pass National Security Supplemental: “Show the World that American Leadership is Still Alive and Well.”
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s floor speech ahead of Senate consideration of the House-passed national security supplemental*** Washington, D.C. — Today U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the first votes to advance passage of the House-passed national security supplemental—which is nearly identical to the supplemental that Murray and others negotiated and passed through the Senate in February. “Here in the S… Continue Reading
04.17.24
Senator Murray Statement on House National Security Supplemental Legislation
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the release of three bills comprising the House’s national security supplemental legislation, which mirror the Senate’s comprehensive bipartisan national security supplemental that Senator Murray negotiated and that passed the Senate overwhelmingly in a 70-29 vote in February. “I am glad to see the House finally moving forward to pass this critical le… Continue Reading
04.17.24
Murray Discusses Key Investments to Support Victims and Survivors of Violent Crime, Ensure a Fair and Functioning Justice System at DOJ Budget Hearing
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning of Attorney General Merrick Garland*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Department of Justice (DOJ)—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed DOJ’s work in protecting Americans’ safety, and emphasized the importance of providing the Department with necessary funding to … Continue Reading
04.16.24
At HHS Budget Hearing, Murray Emphasizes Need to Keep Up Investments in Child Care and People’s Health
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning of Secretary Becerra *** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Department of Health and Human Services—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed recent progress made to help families get child care and the significant investments still needed and unde… Continue Reading
04.16.24
At Hearing on Navy & Marine Corps Budget, Murray Presses Secretary on Child Abuse Allegations at Child Development Centers; Reiterates Need to Pass Supplemental
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening comments and questioning of Secretary Carlos Del Toro*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Defense subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Navy and Marine Corps—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed how important it is we invest not only in equipment but, critically, in the brave servicemembers in the Navy and Marine Corps—and their families—who help keep ou… Continue Reading
04.15.24
Senator Murray Objects to Attempt to Pass Israel-Only Aid Bill, Again Calls for Comprehensive Bipartisan National Security Supplemental
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s floor remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, again objected to an attempt to pass House Republicans’ bill to deliver military assistance to Israel alone and reiterated the need to comprehensively address the urgent national security challenges we face. Senator Murray’s remarks, as delivered, are below: “Reserving the right to object. “Iran’s attacks over the weekend undersc… Continue Reading
04.10.24
Senator Murray Reiterates Need to Fund Increased Operational Needs at DHS After Republicans Tanked Bipartisan Package
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening remarks and questioning of Secretary Mayorkas*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed the importance of ensuring the Department has the resources it needs to fulfill its mission and how Republicans’ rejection of the bipartisan bo… Continue Reading
04.10.24
Senator Murray Talks Conserving National Forests, Importance of Fire Fix at Hearing on Forest Service Budget
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s remarks and questioning of Chief Moore*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the U.S. Forest Service—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed the importance of ensuring the Forest Service has the resources it needs to maintain our public lands for generations to come. In opening comments, sh… Continue Reading
04.09.24
Senator Murray Remarks on Kicking Off FY25, Urgent Need to Deliver Aid to Ukraine
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today—as the Senate Appropriations Committee kicks off its first fiscal year 2025 subcommittee hearings—Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) spoke briefly about the last year in appropriations, the urgent need for the Speaker to finally put the national security supplemental up for a vote and deliver aid to Ukraine, and the hard work ahead to write and pass fiscal year 2025 appropriations bills. Senator Murray delivered the remarks at today’s … Continue Reading
04.09.24
At Hearing on USAID Budget, Senator Murray Discusses Importance of Our Investments in International Development—and of Urgently Getting More Aid into Gaza
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning of Administrator Power*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed our investments in USAID and the urgent need to help ensure more aid gets into Gaza to meet the dire needs on the ground… Continue Reading
04.04.24
ICYMI: “How Patty Murray Used Her Gavel to Win $1 Billion for Child Care”
ICYMI: Senator Murray’s Statement on Funding Boost for Child Care, Pre-K Washington, D.C. — In case you missed it: in this year’s funding bills, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $1 billion more for our nation’s primary child care program and for Head Start, in addition to a variety of steps across government programs to help tackle the growing child care crisis that is crunching families, forcing child care workers to leave their profession… Continue Reading
03.23.24
Senate Approves Final FY24 Funding Package in Overwhelming 74-24 Vote
Funding legislation strengthens America’s national security and invests in the American people—lowering families’ child care costs, protecting workers’ pocketbooks, investing in people’s health, supporting students, and much more Rejects steep cuts and extreme Republican policy riders that would have set our country back decades ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s floor remarks after passage of the legislation*** Washington, D.C. - Today, the Senate voted 72-24 to send the final set of bic… Continue Reading
03.22.24
Senator Murray Remarks Urging Swift Senate Passage of Bipartisan Funding Package
House passed legislation in overwhelming bipartisan 286-134 ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s floor remarks*** ICYMI: Murray, Top Appropriators Release Second Funding Package - MORE HERE ICYMI: Former Preschool Teacher Patty Murray Delivers $1 Billion More to Help Families Find and Afford Child Care & Pre-K - MORE HERE Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor urging swift Senate passage o… Continue Reading