Chair's Press

Over 99% of school districts have safely returned to in-person instruction thanks to American Rescue Plan’s $122 billion investment in our nation’s K-12 public schools & $3 billion for students with disabilities   Every state must use funds to address students’ learning loss    (Washington, D.C.) –...

PREVENT Pandemics Act takes common sense steps to act on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic response and improve the nation’s preparedness for future public health emergencies   The HELP Committee will vote on the legislation at a mark up hearing next week   Murray: “If there’s one thing we can all agree on,...

Murray: “After a pandemic that has pushed our nation’s unconscionable maternal mortality crisis in the wrong direction—these bipartisan bills represent much needed progress to help save lives and keep mothers healthy after birth.”   Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions...

Provision championed by Murray, colleagues will finally empower the FDA to regulate synthetic nicotine products   Senator Murray: “Dangerous nicotine products shouldn’t be on the market totally unregulated just because of an outdated legal loophole—and now they won’t be.”    (Washington,...

Murray and Burr schedule March 15th HELP session to mark up PREVENT Pandemics Act, which they plan to introduce soon   Murray: “By advancing the PREVENT Pandemics Act we will show people across the country that members on both sides of the aisle understand how important it is we take action to protect families and our economy...

Senator Murray: “Tonight, we voted in the Senate to say that Roe v. Wade is the law of the land. Democrats stood up and said women should make their own health care decisions. We trust women. We trust patients. We trust their doctors. We trust them to make their own decisions.”   ***WATCH SENATOR MURRAY’S...

Abbott announced a recall last week after contaminated powder infant formulas led to multiple hospitalizations, one death Company received complaints related to the contaminated formula products as early as September 2021 Senators: “It is completely unacceptable that manufacturing conditions allowed a contaminated product to reach babies,...

Senator Murray: “I continue to be inspired by the Women’s National Team for demanding equal pay for equal work and proving to the country that change is possible when you stand up for what’s right.”   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and...

Defrauded Washington state borrowers will see $10.91 million in relief   Senator Murray: “After being cheated out of their education and their savings by a predatory for-profit college, these students need their loans discharged—and now, after years of waiting, I’m so glad to see that they’ll finally have this stress...

Senate confirms Dr. Robert Califf by a vote of 50-46   Senator Murray: “At this critical moment, we need a trusted hand to lead the FDA—and Dr. Califf’s previous service in this role, and his career as one of the nation’s leading research scientists, give him the experience to take on this...

Senator Murray: “We can’t build back stronger, when our economy leaves out people who are ready and willing to take on good jobs.”   ***WATCH SENATOR MURRAY’S OPENING REMARKS HERE***   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions...

Legislation would provide greater certainty and stability to hourly and low-wage workers   Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) Chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) in reintroducing the Schedules That...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) Chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-13), Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), and Congresswoman...

Senator Murray: “Each of these nominees are highly qualified and have the experience necessary to hit the ground running, and I hope they will be confirmed quickly so they can begin their service.”   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP)...

Senator Murray: “After all they have done for our communities, we owe it to our health care workers to listen to their experiences, and respond to the challenges they are dealing with.”   ***WATCH SENATOR MURRAY’S REMARKS HERE***   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate...

The bipartisan Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act would ask colleges and universities to improve outreach to and resources for homeless and foster students   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) Chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and...

Senator Murray: “What’s promising is that during this pandemic, we’ve seen a widespread use of inclusive practices that can make work more accessible … This is great news—so we need to act on the lessons of this pandemic if we want to ensure that recent progress is a foundation for lasting...

Senator Murray: “This pandemic has made the mental health and substance use challenges our nation faces worse than ever, but it has also made clear that we all have a stake in making sure people can get the care they need.”   Senator Burr:  “Communities across the nation continue to face unprecedented mental health and...

(Washington, DC)— Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), lead sponsor of the FAMILY Act, released the following statement ahead of the 29th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) being signed into...

Members: “Such acts of intimidation, which threaten both the safety and education of students enrolled at HBCUs, are of grave concern and we must work to protect these remarkable institutions and their students.”   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, leaders of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP)...