Chair's Press

  “Trump Administration continues to make clear it will go to any lengths to force its extreme policies on women across our country”   (Washington, D.C.) – Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the following statement in response to the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the following statement on Secretary of Energy Rick Perry’s suggestion that electricity might help prevent sexual assault.   “Hopefully Secretary Perry has now been informed...

  Last month, Murray joined a bipartisan group of Senators warning the Trump Administration that cuts to 340B program would “strain already scarce resources” – LINK   (Washington, D.C.) – Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the...

ICYMI—More Than 200 Health, Business Groups Support Alexander-Murray—LINK   NEW: “Blue Dog” House Democrats Endorse Alexander-Murray—LINK   MORE: Sens. Frist, Daschle Pen Open Letter To Congress On Advancing Alexander-Murray—LINK   Murray: “There Is No Excuse For Getting In The Way Of Lower...

After Senate Dem’s efforts, VA Sec. Shulkin bowed to public pressure and withdrew blanket ethics waiver—LINK   In new letter, Senate Dems continue to push for protections for veterans against for-profit colleges   Senators: “We strongly urge you not to take any action that would allow predatory for-profit colleges to...

  President Trump, Senate GOP accelerate push to confirm extreme, conservative judges for lifetime court appointments   Murray on Senate floor: “It is clear that as Republican leaders’ list of legislative failures grows longer—their effort to enact their agenda by Administrative action and by stacking the...

HHS under fire for attempting to block young women from exercising constitutional rights to abortion   Office of Refugee Resettlement has yet to respond to letter sent two weeks ago demanding answers on ORR treatment of unaccompanied minors by October 31st   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member...

Murray on Senate floor: “Good news” is bipartisan bill with Chairman Alexander would tie Trump’s hand on sabotage & protect families from higher premiums   **FULL VIDEO OF MURRAY’S SPEECH ON SENATE FLOOR HERE**   Murray: “I would once again urge the Majority Leader to allow our legislation to get a...

  Top Senate, House Democrat re-introduce legislation—SAFE Act—to ensure women experiencing domestic violence can get help without fearing for their jobs, economic security   SAFE Act invests in national awareness campaign to encourage culture of prevention & support   NEW—SAFE Act would seek to examine...

Senate HELP Committee holds hearing on implementation of bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act, electronic health information reforms   Murray: “A strong health IT infrastructure is critical to building a health care system that works for patients and families—and puts their needs first.”   (Washington, D.C.) – Senator...

(Washington, D.C.) –Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released the following statement on President Trump’s intention to nominate Scott Mugno as the Assistant Secretary of Labor of Occupational Safety and Health.   “Given President Trump’s...

Ahead Of An Anticipated Announcement By President Trump, Top Senators In Charge Of Health Nominations For Democrats Release List Of Priorities For Tom Price’s Replacement At The Department Of Health & Human Services   Murray & Wyden: “We Will Closely Scrutinize Any Potential Nominee To Ensure He Or She Is First And Foremost...

(Washington, D.C.) –Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released the following statement on the Department of Labor’s decision to appeal a flawed decision by a Texas judge that ruled against the Obama Administration overtime rule. The updated overtime rule...

(Washington, D.C.) –Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released the following statement on reports that Secretary DeVos is considering providing partial relief who were defrauded by predatory for-profit colleges, including Corinthian Colleges. Under the...

According to Draft Plan by HHS, Trump Admin Will Intensify Efforts Throughout 2018-2022 to Undermine Health Care for Women, LGBTQ Individuals, Racial & Ethnic Minorities, & Other Vulnerable Populations   In New Letter, Senate Dems Call On HHS to Bring Priorities to 21st Century; Uphold HHS Mission to “Enhance & Protect the...

(Washington, D.C.) – Senate HELP Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) today continued to urge Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to reverse course on any action to undermine rights for students of color and students with disabilities by rolling back protections issued by the Obama Administration to address disparities in special education and...

Weeks after Hurricane disasters, Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands continue to lack safe, running water, electricity, fuel, & other critical public health needs   President Trump has threatened to withdraw resources amid criticism over federal government’s response   In new letter, Sens. seek answers from Acting Sec. Hargan...

  “[We] need this Administration to be a partner in fighting this epidemic and unfortunately today’s announcement is simply not enough”   (Washington, D.C.) – Senate HELP Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement today on President Trump’s opioid announcement:   “The opioid...

In hearing, Senator Murray celebrated the First Amendment as the “cornerstone of our democracy,” while emphasizing need for colleges and universities to protect students and speak out against the rise of hate speech and violence on their campuses   College campuses around the country have noted increases in harassment of...

“Rep. Bridenstine’s Denial of Climate Science & Consistent Opposition to Equal Rights for Women, Immigrants, and LGBTQ Individuals Should Disqualify Him From Consideration”   (Washington, D.C.) – In a letter today to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Assistant Democratic Leader Patty...