Chair's Press

Senate votes to confirm Julie Su by a vote of 50-47   Senator Murray: “With millions out of a job and millions more struggling to get by, it’s clear that workers need a Deputy Secretary of Labor committed to building back a stronger, fairer economy … This is why I’m so glad to support Julie Su’s...

Senator Murray: “It’s clear all of our witnesses are well qualified for the positions they have been nominated for, and I look forward to hearing from them about how we tackle the challenges facing schools and students across the country.”   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, during a hearing, Senator Patty Murray...

In June, Garcia and Murray led 27 of their House and 18 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in re-introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act   Washington D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia...

Murray, Democrats to Secretary Cardona: “We encourage the Department to pursue policies that reduce disparities in the burden of student debt, simplify loan repayment, close donut holes in forgiveness programs, and improve the overall confidence of borrowers in the federal student loan system.”    Washington,...

  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   The No Surprises Act was passed after years of bipartisan work led by Senators Murray and Alexander   Murray: “This is a significant new protection for...

Murray, Scott to President Biden: “The relief provided by the current pause has been a financial lifeline to tens of millions of student loan borrowers nationwide.”    (Washington, D.C.)–Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Representative...

Legislation would expand access to home care and community supports for seniors and people with disabilities and invest in home care workers   Almost 820,000 Americans sit on wait lists to receive home and community-based services   40 Senators support legislation   (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and U.S. Senator Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Senate HELP Committee, announced three new areas of bipartisan oversight as part of their ongoing work to develop policy proposals aimed at improving the...

Murray, Ives-Rublee hosted a Twitter live on the 22nd anniversary of the Olmstead decision, which held that people with disabilities have the right to home- and community-based services they need to live independently   Murray, Ives-Rublee pushed for a historic investment in home care in order to make the rights affirmed by Olmstead a reality...

ICYMI: “About 65% of American adults are at least partially vaccinated as of Wednesday…” – MORE HERE FROM CNBC   As the U.S. vaccination rate slows, the Senate HELP Committee held a hearing on how to get people vaccinated and get on track to reach the Biden Administration’s goal of 70 percent of adults vaccinated...

TICAS: “…would make college more affordable and accessible for millions of students and help drive an equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic”   Third Way: “…sends a clear message to low-income students and students of color that the federal government will continue to support and invest in their...

  Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), and Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29 D) led 27 of their House and 18 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in introducing the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act. The legislation...

Senator Murray: “We have a lot of work to do to make sure every single student has the opportunity to achieve a higher education in a safe environment, free from debt.”   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, during a Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing, Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) highlighted how the American...

Supreme Court refused to strike down the Affordable Care Act entirely as Republicans urged, in a 7-2 ruling   Murray: “This ruling is cause for celebration—but it must also be a call to further action, not an excuse for complacency.”   Senator Murray and Congressman Pallone have announced plans to develop legislation...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), released the following statement on the Department of Education’s announcement that LGBTQIA+ students will be protected against discrimination under Title IX. The Department issued guidance...

Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act permanently indexes Pell Grants to inflation, increasing their purchasing power   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Representatives Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) and Robert C....

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee advanced six nominations for the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) with bipartisan votes. Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the HELP Committee, reiterated her strong support for the nominees,...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Department of Labor (DOL) announcing that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will issue a COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)...

Senator Murray: “Now is no time for more false choices and stress for workers—it’s a time to get real solutions over the finish line.”   ***WATCH SENATOR MURRAY’S REMARKS HERE***    (Washington, D.C.)—Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and...

 Today, the HELP Committee advanced the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Reauthorization Act of 2021, by voice vote   ICYMI: Murray, Burr Introduce Bipartisan Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act    (Washington, D.C.) – Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee advanced...