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BILL SUMMARY: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Bill
Bill delivers new investments to support Tribal communities and wildland firefighters, protect our environment and public lands, and ensure Americans have clean air and water Washington, D.C. - The Fiscal Year 2025 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides $44.6 billion in total funding. “This year’s Interior bill delivers for our public lands and our Tribes and will benefit both Oregonians and people across the United States for years to come,” said Sena… Continue Reading
07.11.24
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Subcommittee Allocations, Legislative Branch, Ag-FDA, and Military Construction-VA Bills
Committee unanimously approves Legislative Branch bill in 27-0 vote Committee unanimously approves Agriculture-FDA bill in 27-0 vote Committee unanimously approves Military Construction-VA bill in 27-0 vote ***WATCH and READ: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee met for a full committee markup and approved subcommittee allocations for all twelve subcommittees and the fiscal year 2025 Legislative Branch; Agriculture, Rural Dev… Continue Reading
07.11.24
Chair Murray Opening Remarks at Full Committee Markup
ICYMI: Summary of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill ICYMI: Summary of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill ICYMI: Summary of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening remarks Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, gaveled in a Senate Appropriations Committee markup … Continue Reading
07.11.24
BILL SUMMARY: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Bill
Legislation fully funds WIC, supports rural communities, protects our food supply, keeps families safe, and invests in agricultural research Washington, D.C. - The Fiscal Year 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides $27.049 billion in total funding, an $821 million increase over fiscal year 2024. “The Senate Appropriations Committee is proving, yet again, that it is possible to find common ground across party … Continue Reading
07.11.24
BILL SUMMARY: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Bill
Legislation supports our veterans, servicemembers, and military families and strengthens our national security and readiness at installations across the globe Washington, D.C. - The Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and related agencies $129.57 billion in non-defense discretionary funding, as well as $210.41 billion in mandatory funding, to fulfill our nation’s obligations to… Continue Reading
07.11.24
BILL SUMMARY: Legislative Branch Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Bill
Bill delivers resources to carry out Congress’ responsibilities, assist constituents, and keep the Capitol safe for all who work in it and come to visit Washington, D.C. - The Fiscal Year 2025 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act provides $7 billion for the operations of the United States Senate and House, the United States Capitol Police, the Library of Congress, the Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Copyright Office, the Congressional Research Service, the Congressional Budget… Continue Reading
06.28.24
Senator Murray Statement on the President’s Supplemental Funding Request
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on President Biden’s supplemental funding request, which was submitted to Congress today. The request includes updated funding asks to meet urgent disaster relief needs across the country—building on the President’s domestic supplemental funding request from October. “Making sure communities across America can recover and rebuild after disaster strikes i… Continue Reading
06.18.24
FACT SHEET: Murray Details How FY25 Spending Caps Mean Painful Shortfalls for Essential Domestic Programs, Calls for More Nondefense Funding
Senator Murray: “Congress needs to decide—do we want a stronger America?” Senator Murray underscores insufficiency of FRA’s 1% increase for domestic programs in FY25 after nondefense funding was effectively frozen in FY24; calls for increase in nondefense funding ***READ: Senate Appropriations Committee fact sheet on FY25 spending caps and implications for vital nondefense programs*** ***WATCH and READ: Senator Murray’s floor speech detailing how important nondefense funding is to… Continue Reading
06.18.24
REMARKS: Murray Details How FY25 Spending Caps Mean Painful Shortfalls for Essential Domestic Programs, Calls for More Nondefense Funding
ICYMI: Fact Sheet Details How FY25 Spending Caps Mean Painful Shortfalls for Essential Domestic Programs WATCH: Senator Murray's floor speech Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about how the spending caps imposed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) hold America back—undercutting our economy, competitiveness, and future—and present particularly acute challenges for all manner of essent… Continue Reading
06.04.24
At Treasury Budget Hearing, Senator Murray Highlights Importance of Robust Nondefense Investments to Our Economy and Our Country’s Future
Murray asks Yellen about Direct File, 45-V rulemaking, child tax credit, more ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s back-and-forth with Secretary Yellen*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Department of the Treasury—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed the indispensable role Treasury plays in protecting our ec… Continue Reading
05.23.24
Senator Murray Emphasizes Need for Strong Nondefense Investments to Keep Propelling NIH’s Lifesaving Research
Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed the need for strong nondefense investments to continue advancing NIH’s life-changing and lifesaving research. In opening comments, Senator Murray said: “You know, the fact of the ma… Continue Reading
05.23.24
Senator Murray Chairs Hearing on Department of Energy’s Budget, Underscores: We Cannot Cut Investments Without Ceding Ground
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning of Secretary Granholm*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, led a hearing on the President’s fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Department of Energy (DOE)—at which she underscored the need for robust nondefense funding to continue propelling all of the Department’s vital wor… Continue Reading
05.22.24
Senator Murray Discusses Keeping Capitol Safe for All Who Work and Come to Visit at Capitol Police Budget Hearing
***WATCH: Senator Murray speaks at hearing*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations Legislative Branch subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget requests for the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) and Doorkeeper of the Senate and the United States Capitol Police (USCP)—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, noted the importance of the agencies in keeping lawmakers, staff, and visitors to our nation’s capitol safe. In opening comments, S… Continue Reading
05.21.24
Senator Murray at Army Budget Hearing: Our Servicemembers Need Safe, Affordable Child Care and Housing
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning of Secretary Wormuth*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Army—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, stressed the importance of both delivering the resources the Army needs to keep us safe and take care of servicemembers and their families—and of adequately funding agencies across government that keep Americans safe … Continue Reading
05.21.24
At State Department Budget Hearing, Murray Asks Blinken About Ensuring Security Assistance is Used in Compliance with International Law, What Aid to Ukraine Means on the Ground
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning of Secretary Blinken*** Washington, D.C. — Today—at a Senate Appropriations State and Foreign Operations subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the U.S. Department of State—U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, reiterated the importance of investing in our diplomatic tools to keep America safe and reduce conflict across the globe. She asked Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about s… Continue Reading
05.16.24
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