Chair's Press

Senator Murray co-hosts workshop on Public Service Loan Forgiveness with Tacoma Urban League   ***WATCH: Senator Murray encourages public servants to pursue relief through PSLF***   Washington, D.C. — On Wednesday, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), co-hosted...

Murray: “If you thought Republicans were done trying to repeal overwhelmingly popular health care policies that bring down costs—think again… Republicans’ health care proposals are the same as ever—higher costs for patients.”   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA),...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, led 15 of their colleagues in commenting on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed rule...

According to NYT, Providence pressed employees to bill patients who qualified for free and discounted care, and even sent debt collectors after such patients   Murray: “Patients seeking care at Providence’s hospitals should not face these types of aggressive tactics at their most vulnerable...

Murray: “I’m glad we were able to confirm this highly qualified nominee to this important position overseeing employer-sponsored health and retirement benefits—a financial cornerstone for so many families in Washington state and across the country.”   Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA),...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement on the Senate’s 72-25 vote to pass the continuing resolution.   “I’m glad I was able to work with my colleagues to pass this continuing resolution...

***WATCH: Senator Murray Joins Colleagues, Servicemembers, Veterans at Press Conference***   WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Republicans continue to push forward their proposal to ban abortion nationwide and attack the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) historic action to provide abortion care for veterans in certain...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Richard Burr (R-NC), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), released the following statement on the language they negotiated for passage this week reauthorizing the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) user...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s (DOL) publication of a final rule rescinding the Trump administration’s “Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship...

The Pending Supreme Court Case Could Also Undermine Congress’s Spending Clause Authority WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), joined House and Senate leaders in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Health and...

***WATCH: Senator Murray pushes to protect doctors after Republicans introduce extreme national ban***    (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), took to the Senate floor to seek unanimous consent to pass her Let Doctors...

(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chair of the Senate Rules Committee, Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, and...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), issued the following statement on the tentative agreement reached by rail unions and carriers following years of negotiations.   “This tentative agreement is an important milestone to...

Senator Murray: “This bill shows the true Republican position: they want to ban abortion—for everyone. In every single state.”   ***WATCH SENATOR MURRAY’S FLOOR SPEECH HERE***   (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP)...

Senator Murray: “The monkeypox response so far has not been encouraging—but there are some clear signs of progress, and there are clear steps we can, and should, take to improve.”   ***ICYMI: Senator Murray pushes for details on response, vaccine access plan***   ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening...

As Republicans pass abortion bans and states investigate and punish women for seeking reproductive care, Murray leads senators in calling for HHS to take immediate action to protect women’s privacy under HIPAA      (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on...

Senator Murray: “As we continue building on that progress and working to tackle rising costs, it is critical we ensure no one is losing opportunities or hard-earned wages to discrimination, harassment, wage theft, or otherwise being cheated by their employer. That is why the Committee should move quickly to advance these important nominees to...

***WATCH: Senator Murray remarks on Republicans’ introduction of national abortion ban***   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), issued the following statement on Senate Republicans’ introduction of a federal ban on...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), led 18 of her colleagues in commenting on the Department of Education’s proposed Title IX rule. In the letter, the Senators commend the Department’s efforts to ensure survivors can seek...

Lawsuit championed by far-right Republican organization founded by Stephen Miller threatens to rip away coverage of HIV prevention medication, birth control, STI screenings, and other preventive health care   Murray: “The American people do not think employers and partisan politics should decide what health care you can receive—not...