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At Hearing on Army Budget, Senator Murray Stresses Importance of Supporting Military Families—and of Keeping Pace with Global Competitors’ Investments
***WATCH: Senator Murray speaks at hearing on Army budget request*** Washington, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Appropriations Defense subcommittee hearing on the President's fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Army, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, underscored the importance of passing bipartisan funding bills in a timely way to ensure our investments don't fall behind our competitors'-and of delivering the support our servicemembers and militar… Continue Reading
04.26.23
Murray Emphasizes Role Commerce Department Plays Ensuring Competitive U.S. Economy
***WATCH: Senator Murray's remarks and questioning*** Washington, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on President Biden's FY24 budget request for the Department of Commerce, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke about the need to build on investments that keep the U.S economy competitive, support innovation, and strengthen trade partnerships. "When we compete with our a… Continue Reading
04.26.23
Senator Murray: Our Water Resources Are Too Critical to Shortchange or Take for Granted
***WATCH: Senator Murray's remarks at Appropriations subcommittee hearing*** ***WATCH: Senator Murray's questioning*** Washington, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Development subcommittee hearing on President Biden's FY24 budget request for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke about the need to protect and maintain the nation's ports, waterways, energy … Continue Reading
04.26.23
At Hearing on VA Budget, Murray Underscores Commitment to Fully Funding VA Through Regular Order, Asks VA Secretary About Veterans’ Medical Care, Implementing PACT Act, EHR
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** *** WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning with VA Secretary McDonough*** (Washington, D.C.) – Today, at a Senate Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), who Chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Military Construction… Continue Reading
04.25.23
At Hearing on Capitol Police Budget, Senator Murray Underscores Commitment to Support Those Keeping Our Capitol Safe
***WATCH: Senator Murray's remarks and questioning*** Washington, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Appropriations Legislative Branch subcommittee hearing on President Biden's Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) and Doorkeeper of the Senate and the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, thanked Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen H. Gibson and U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger for their agencies' tireless w… Continue Reading
04.20.23
At Hearing on HUD Budget, Senator Murray Emphasizes Urgency of Strong Federal Investments to Tackle Housing & Homelessness Crisis
***WATCH: Senator Murray's remarks and exchange with Secretary Fudge*** Washington, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on President Biden's FY24 budget request for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, emphasized the importance of passing timely bipartisan spending bills that invest in making our countr… Continue Reading
04.19.23
At Hearing with Commissioner Califf, Senator Murray Emphasizes Importance of Ensuring FDA Lives Up to Critical Mission, Has Resources to Keep Families Safe
***WATCH: Senator Murray speaks at hearing on FDA budget request*** Washington, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on President Biden's FY24 budget request for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, emphasized the importance of making sure FDA has the resources it needs to keep families across the count… Continue Reading
04.19.23
At First Hearing as Chair of Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, Senator Murray Pledges to Fight to Make Good on Promise to Our Servicemembers and Veterans
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. – Today, at her first hearing as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies subcommittee, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), underscored her commitment to using every tool at her disposal to make good on our nation’s promise to our servicemembers, veterans, and their families by supporting them and ensuring we meet their needs—and she reiterated her… Continue Reading
04.18.23
Senator Murray: Maintaining Our Competitive Edge Means Investing in Scientific Discovery
***WATCH: Senator Murray speaks at hearing on NASA and NSF budget requests*** Washington, D.C. - Today, at a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the President's FY24 budget request for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and for the National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted the importance of passing timely, bipartisan spending bills… Continue Reading
04.18.23
Senator Murray Emphasizes Need to Deliver for Military Families, Keep Pace with Adversaries at Hearing on Air Force and Space Force Budgets
***WATCH: Senator Murray speaks at hearing on Air Force and Space Force budget requests*** Washington, D.C. – Today, at a Senate Appropriations Defense subcommittee hearing on the President’s FY24 budget request for the Air Force and Space Force, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted the importance of passing robust funding bills in a timely way to keep pace with our adversaries—and ensure that we support our milita… Continue Reading
04.03.23
ICYMI: Top Senate Appropriators on Both Sides of Aisle Affirm Importance of Working Together to Pass Bipartisan Spending Bills
ICYMI: Senators Murray and Collins Release Tentative Appropriations Subcommittee Hearings Calendar - MORE HERE ICYMI: Senators Murray and Collins Respond to President's Budget: Full Steam Ahead on Appropriations Process - MORE HERE (Washington, D.C.) - In case you missed it: last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee continued with a busy slate of subcommittee hearings to examine the President's FY 2024 budget, assess our country's needs for the year ahead, and begin work on bipartis… Continue Reading
03.29.23
At DHS Hearing, Senator Murray Discusses Importance of Investments to Keep Communities Safe and Strengthen Economy
ICYMI: Senator Murray Statement on the President's Budget Request - MORE HERE ***WATCH: Senator Murray's full remarks and questioning*** (Washington, D.C.) - Today, at a Senate Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee hearing with Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the President's FY24 budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, emphasized the importance of-and her commitment to-working together t… Continue Reading
03.29.23
Senator Murray On Agriculture Investments: “We Can’t Have Strong Communities If People Can’t Put Food On the Table”
ICYMI: Senator Murray Statement on the President's Budget Request - MORE HERE ***WATCH: Senator Murray's full remarks and questioning*** (Washington, D.C.) - Today, at a Senate Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on the President's FY24 budget for the Department of Agriculture, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke ab… Continue Reading
03.29.23
At Hearing with Secretary of the Interior, Senator Murray Highlights How Conservation Keeps Our Economy Strong, Families Safe, and Nation Globally Competitive
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, at a Senate Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland on the President's FY24 budget for the Department of the Interior, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted the many ways funding to protect and restore our environment helps keep families safe, local economies strong, and the U.S. globally competitive. "Defense spending isn't the … Continue Reading
03.28.23
Senator Murray Highlights Key Investments at DOJ Hearing to Build Safer Communities
ICYMI: Senator Murray Statement on the President's Budget Request - MORE HERE ***WATCH: Senator Murray's full remarks and questioning*** (Washington, D.C.) - Today, at a hearing with Attorney General Merrick Garland on the President's FY24 budget request for the Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed the importance of strengthening key investments across DOJ to help build safer communities as we seek to end gun vio… Continue Reading
03.28.23
Senator Murray Underscores Importance of Support for Military Families and Timely, Bipartisan Spending Bills
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, at an Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the President's FY24 budget for the Navy and Marine Corps, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, emphasized the importance of-and her commitment to-working together to pass bipartisan funding bills in a timely way to keep our country safe and competitive, ensure our military remains the best in the world, and get military families the support they need. "The conversations we are… Continue Reading
03.24.23
ICYMI: Top Senate Appropriators Express Strong Support for Return to Regular Order and Timely Passage of Bipartisan Spending Bills
ICYMI: Senators Murray and Collins Release Tentative Appropriations Subcommittee Hearings Calendar - MORE HERE ICYMI: Senators Murray and Collins Respond to President's Budget: Full Steam Ahead on Appropriations Process - MORE HERE (Washington, D.C.) - In case you missed it: over the last week plus, the Senate Appropriations Committee has been busy with subcommittee hearings to examine the President's FY 2024 budget, assess our country's needs for the year ahead, and begin work on bipart… Continue Reading
03.23.23
At Hearing on Transportation Budget, Senator Murray Underscores: We Can’t Compete Without World-Class Ports, Safe Bridges and Railways, and Strong Transit Systems
Senator Murray: "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law we passed laid a strong foundation for an infrastructure decade-now, we have to build on it." ICYMI: Senator Murray Statement on the President's Budget Request - MORE HERE ***WATCH: Senator Murray Discusses Transportation Budget with Secretary Buttigieg*** (Washington, D.C.) - Today, at a hearing with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on the President's FY24 budget request for the Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Senat… Continue Reading
03.22.23
At Hearing on HHS Budget, Senator Murray Makes Clear: Investing in Families’ Health and Basics Pays Dividends
ICYMI: Senator Murray Statement on the President’s Budget Request – MORE HERE ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full remarks and questioning*** (Washington, D.C.) – Today, at a hearing with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on the President’s FY24 budget request, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, underscored the importance of continuing to invest in families’ health and prosperity … Continue Reading
03.22.23
At Hearing on Treasury Budget, Senator Murray Highlights Need to Strengthen Main Street Economy
Senator Murray emphasized Treasury’s role in supporting and safeguarding the economic wellbeing of Main Street while also highlighting the important role the agency plays in advancing key national security imperatives ICYMI: Senator Murray Statement on the President’s Budget Request – MORE HERE ***WATCH: Senator Murray Discusses Treasury Budget with Secretary Yellen*** (Washington, D.C.) – Today, at a hearing with Treasury Secretary Janet Yelle… Continue Reading