Chair's Press

Build Back Better would support over 100,000 maternal health workers, help over one million patients get maternal health care over the next decade   Framework would also address inequities in health care, diversify the health care workforce, and bring health providers to underserved communities   Senator Murray released a report on...

  Framework would provide coverage and reduce health care costs for millions of people across the country   Build Back Better takes steps to close the coverage gap, expand hearing benefits, and extend health care provisions from the American Rescue Plan   Senators Murray: “Building back better means making sure health care is a...

Build Back Better framework will help public health departments modernize data systems, develop lab capacity, build their workforce, communicate about vaccines, address health inequities, and more   Support for federal preparedness work will help develop tests, vaccines, treatments and shore up national stockpiles of critical medical...

(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 how the Democrats’ Build Back Better framework will expand home- and community-based services (HCBS) to ensure older adults and people with disabilities get the...

(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 landmark investments included in Democrats’ Build Back Better framework to ensure that students and workers across the country can get the education and...

Former pre-school teacher Senator Murray has fought to solve our child care crisis since she first got into office, and spearheaded the efforts to ensure that historic policies were included in the Build Back Better Senate framework announced today   (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, former preschool teacher and U.S. Senator Patty Murray...

Senator Murray: “I know these nominees all have the experience needed to help support workers, students, and families across the country, and I’ll be pushing hard to get their nominations across the finish line.”   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor,...

Senate votes to confirm Doug Parker by a vote of 50-41   Senator Murray: “At every step in his career, Mr. Parker has been a dogged advocate for worker safety—and I have no doubt that will continue when he is confirmed to lead OSHA.”   (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, the Senate voted to confirm Doug Parker to serve as...

Senator Murray: “This is the health care that ensures everyone can control their own bodies, lives and futures. It’s absolutely critical. And I urge everyone to speak out, make themselves heard, and fight to protect reproductive rights.”     ***WATCH THE TWITTER LIVE HERE***   (Washington, D.C.)...

Senate votes to confirm Catherine Lhamon by a vote of 51-50   Senator Murray: “Ms. Lhamon is a highly qualified nominee. She has a long track record that proves she is a champion for students through and through—and that’s exactly what students need.”   (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, the Senate voted to confirm...

Department of Labor reverses course from Trump Administration, affirms ERISA fiduciaries may consider environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions   Senators Murray and Smith: “This new rule will help build a future for families that is more just, diverse, sustainable, and financially...

Senator Murray: “Our nation has an enormous challenge ahead to build back from this pandemic stronger and fairer. It’s going to take additional bold relief—which Democrats are continuing to fight for—and it’s going to take experienced leaders like Ms. Gomez and Mr. Rodriguez at key agencies like EBSA and...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), released the following statement on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas granting the Biden Administration’s request for a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of SB8,...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), released the following statement on the Senate confirming Lisa Brown to serve as General Counsel of the Department of Education, Gwen Graham to serve as Assistant Secretary of Education for Legislation...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement on the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) final rule on Title X. The new rule for the family planning program, which was first proposed on April 14,...

Murray and Pallone were key leaders in congressional effort to end surprise medical billing   After full implementation in 2022, the No Surprises Act will end the practice of surprise billing for medical care, which leaves patients with exorbitant, unexpected charges Members: “We passed the No Surprises Act to protect patients from...

Senator Murray leads hearing with Secretaries Cardona and Becerra on supporting K-12 students, educators, and families during COVID-19   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, Chair Patty Murray (D-WA), led a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on supporting K-12 students, educators, and families during COVID-19...

(Washington, D.C.)–Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education Labor & Pensions, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Lead Sponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act, and Senator Richard Durbin, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the...

Legislation would require colleges and universities to establish policies to prohibit harassment based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religion   (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and...

48 Democrats in the Senate and 188 in the House file a bicameral amicus brief in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, 48 Democrats in the Senate and 188 in the House filed a bicameral amicus brief in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, urging the...