Minority News Releases
Senator Murray Remarks on Three-Bill Funding Package at Senate Democratic Leadership Press Conference
Senate advanced package in 80-13 preliminary procedural vote on Monday night Package of funding bills rejects draconian cuts and policies pushed by President Trump, House Republicans—and reasserts congressional control over key funding decisions ICYMI: Murray, Top Appropriators Release Three-Bill Minibus ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s Remarks*** Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks … Continue Reading
01.12.26
Murray Floor Remarks on CJS, Energy & Water, Interior Funding Bills as Senate Takes Up Package
Senate advances package in 80-13 preliminary procedural vote following House passage of the package in a 397-28 vote on Thursday Package of funding bills rejects draconian cuts and policies pushed by President Trump, House Republicans—and reasserts congressional control over key funding decisions ICYMI: Murray, Top Appropriators Release Three-Bill Minibus ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Ap… Continue Reading
01.11.26
Appropriations Committees Release Two-Bill Minibus
Legislation rejects drastic Trump cuts and 80+ extreme Republican riders—protecting key investments in America’s small businesses and reasserting Congress’ control over key spending decisions Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate and House Appropriations Committees released text of two bicameral, bipartisan fiscal year appropriations bills: the Financial Services and General Government and the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs bills. In a statement, Senator P… Continue Reading
01.05.26
Appropriators Release Three-Bill Minibus
Package of funding bills rejects draconian cuts and policies pushed by President Trump, House Republicans—and reasserts congressional control over key funding decisions Democrats protect program to lower families’ energy bills, key investments in scientific research, and much more Washington, D.C. — Today, top appropriators in the Senate and House released text of three bicameral, bipartisan fiscal year appropriations bills: the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energ… Continue Reading
01.03.26
Vice Chair Murray, Leader Schumer, National Security Committees Ranking Members Condemn Trump Administration Plan To Run Venezuela
Washington, D.C. - Today, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Chris Coons (D-DE), Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee Jack Reed (D-RI), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Mark Warne… Continue Reading
12.19.25
Senator Murray Statement on Release of Partisan Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the draft fiscal year 2026 Homeland Security appropriations bill that Senate Republicans released today. “Unfortunately, Senate Republicans have chosen to release a partisan bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security instead of working with Senate Democrats to finalize a negotiated bill. We need more accountability from President Trump’s out-of-con… Continue Reading
12.09.25
Senator Murray Grills Trump’s Trade Representative Over Administration’s Reckless Tariffs Driving Up Prices, Devastating Small Businesses
Murray raises example of Tacoma-made Almond Roca while pressing Trump administration on effect of trade war on American businesses Senator Murray has been outspoken about the harm Trump’s tariffs are causing in WA—one of the most trade-dependent states in the country; Murray has held numerous events in every corner of the state to hear from businesses, farmers, and border communities about effects of Trump’s trade war ***WATCH: Senator Murray exchange with U.S. Trade Representat… Continue Reading
12.04.25
Senator Murray Statement Following Briefing on Lethal Second Strike of Boat in the Caribbean
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement following a bipartisan briefing on the Trump administration’s follow-up strike of a boat it attacked in the Caribbean on September 2, which killed all remaining survivors. “I’m glad there is finally some bipartisan oversight of actions taken by this administration. That must continue. “What we heard today was truly disturbing, and more accountab… Continue Reading
12.04.25
Murray, Baldwin, Sanders, Schumer, Colleagues Slam Latest Efforts to Dismantle the Department of Education; Call on McMahon to Reverse Illegal Moves That Weaken Support for Students
Washington, D.C. — Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP); and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led their colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary Linda McMahon slamming the … Continue Reading
12.03.25
At Hearing, Senator Murray Highlights Russia’s Barbaric Kidnapping of Ukrainian Children, Slams Trump for Eliminating Funding for Efforts to Track Victims
Senator Murray: “Unfortunately, we simply cannot have this conversation without talking about the fact that, as Ranking Member Schatz mentioned, earlier this year the Trump Administration abruptly cut off funding to help track victims of Russian kidnapping and deliver justice.” ***WATCH: Senator Murray questions witnesses on holding Russia accountable for kidnapping of thousands of Ukrainian children*** Washington, D.C. — Today, at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Fo… Continue Reading
11.24.25
Senator Murray Statement on Release of Partisan Energy and Water Development Bill
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the draft fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development appropriations act that Senate Republicans released today. “While I am disappointed that Senate Republicans released a partisan bill instead of working with Senate Democrats—and I am especially disappointed by the cuts to critica… Continue Reading
11.24.25
Senator Murray Statement on Release of Partisan Financial Services and General Government Bill
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the draft fiscal year 2026 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill that Senate Republicans released today. “It’s disappointing that Senate Republicans chose to release a partisan bill instead of working with Senate Democrats to reach a final compromise. While the FSGG bill funds critical functions of government, I wish this bill… Continue Reading
11.18.25
Senator Murray Statement on Trump’s Latest Steps to Keep Illegally Dismantling the Department of Education—Abandoning Students Nationwide
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), issued the following statement on plans announced today to further dismantle the Department of Education—the only federal agency solely focused ensuring children can get a quality education—by transferring the administration of key Department functions administered by the Office of E… Continue Reading
11.13.25
Murray, Warren, Gillibrand, Smith Lead Senate Democrats in Calling on Trump’s HUD to Immediately Halt Plans to Upend Key Homelessness Program, Which Would Force 200,000 People Back Onto the Streets
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies; and Senator Tina Smith, Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and… Continue Reading
11.10.25
Senator Murray Speaks on Senate Floor Ahead of Government Funding Votes
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s remarks*** Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor about President Trump and Republicans’ refusal to prevent Americans’ health care costs from spiking—and about the bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) and three-bill appropriations package that was released on Sunday and is expected to be voted on by the full Senate shortly. A timeline detailing how Senator Murr… Continue Reading
11.09.25
Senator Murray Statement on Government Funding Vote: “The Fight for Health Care Does Not End Tonight—This is the MAGA Health Care Hike”
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on her vote against proceeding to consideration of the bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) and three-bill appropriations package that was released on Sunday. “I voted no on cloture on the motion to proceed because, as long as there is still any time left to reverse the MAGA health care hike, I believe we must do everything we can to force Republi… Continue Reading
11.09.25
Bill Summaries: FY26 Ag-FDA, Leg Branch, & MilCon-VA
Agriculture-FDA Bill Summary Legislative Branch Military Construction-VA Bill Summary… Continue Reading
11.04.25
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 35: Senator Murray Slams Trump for Refusing to Fully Fund SNAP, Calls Out Republicans for Doing Nothing to Stop MAGA Health Care Hike
REUTERS: Obamacare premiums double, adding post Halloween fright for US health insurance shoppers ABC: Trump hosted 'Great Gatsby' Halloween party hours before SNAP funding lapsed ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s remarks*** Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks on government funding at this afternoon’s Senate Democratic leadership press conference on the thirty-fifth day of President… Continue Reading
10.31.25
Murray, Schumer, Top Democrats on National Security Committees Urge Trump Administration to Immediately Brief Senate on Military Action in the Caribbean and Pacific
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee; Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Chris Coons (D-DE) Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense; and … Continue Reading
10.29.25
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 29: Murray Responds to Thune on the Senate Floor, Shares Stories of American Families Seeing Devastating Premium Hikes, Slams Republicans for Ignoring their Own Constituents
NEW FROM NEW YORK TIMES: Obamacare Prices Become Public, Highlighting Big Increases NEW FROM KFF: ACA Insurers Are Raising Premiums by an Estimated 26%, but Most Enrollees Could See Sharper Increases in What They Pay ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full floor speech*** Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor—responding directly to remarks from Majority Leader Thune—on the twenty-ninth … Continue Reading