Minority News Releases
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
10.28.25
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 28: Senator Murray Blasts Republicans for Ignoring Families Being Priced Out of Health Insurance, Refusing to Join Democrats at the Negotiating Table to Reopen Government
AP: 6 in 10 Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about their health costs going up in the next year 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 twenty-eighth day of President Trump and Republicans’ shutdown. Senator Murray’s remarks, as delivered, ar… Continue Reading
10.28.25
Murray, Kaptur Blast Russ Vought’s Move to Block Funding for Army Corps Projects in Democratic States and Cities
Top energy appropriators outline how funding “pause” risks leaving communities vulnerable to storms and floods and places political retribution above public safety Washington, D.C. — Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, sent a letter to the Army Co… Continue Reading
10.23.25
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 23: As Window Shopping Opens in WA, Senator Murray Joins WA State Health Benefit Exchange CEO, Washingtonian to Discuss Exploding Health Care Costs
NEW FROM AP: 6 in 10 Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about their health costs going up in the next year NEW FROM SEATTLE TIMES: WA residents shopping for health insurance hit with sticker shock NEW FROM TRI-CITY HERALD: Health insurance could double for thousands in Tri-Cities and Eastern WA WATCH press conference HERE, download HERE Washington, D.C. - Today, on the 23rd day of the Republican shutdown, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate A… Continue Reading
10.22.25
Sen. Murray Joins Sen. Merkley During Landmark 20+ Hour Speech, Calls Out Trump’s Authoritarian Power Grab
***WATCH floor remarks HERE*** Washington, D.C. - Today, on the 22nd day of the Republican shutdown, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) on the Senate floor during his twenty hour-long and counting speech sounding the alarm on how President Trump is acting like a king, following an authoritarian playbook, and seeking to control more aspects of Americans’ lives. The exchange between Senator Murray an… Continue Reading
10.21.25
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 21: Senator Murray Slams Republicans for Ignoring Skyrocketing Health Care Costs on First Day of Washington State Window Shopping
NEW FROM AP: 6 in 10 Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about their health costs going up in the next year KFF: Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year ***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, delivered remarks on the Senate floor on the twenty-first day of President Trump a… Continue Reading
10.21.25
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 21: Senator Murray Calls on President Trump, Republicans to Stop Wasting Time, Finally Come to the Table to Reopen Government and Prevent Health Care Cost Crisis
NEW FROM AP: 6 in 10 Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about their health costs going up in the next year Window shopping period begins today for Washington state ACA exchange 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 twenty-first day of Preside… Continue Reading
10.20.25
Murray, Schumer, Sanders, Baldwin, Colleagues Blast Latest HHS Firings—Underscoring How Cuts Will Gravely Weaken Work to Tackle Fentanyl Crisis, Address Maternal Mortality, & Much More
31 Democratic senators lay out how Trump and RFK Jr.’s latest, illegal mass firings will make America less healthy Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP); and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Hea… Continue Reading
10.20.25
Murray, Schumer, Sanders, Baldwin, Colleagues Lay Out How New Mass Firings at Department of Education Will Hurt Students Nationwide
31 Democratic senators blast Trump and McMahon’s latest steps to hurt students and families, dismantle the Department of Education Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP); and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommitte… Continue Reading
10.20.25
In New Letter, Murray, Kaptur Blast Latest Mass Firings at DOE
Top energy appropriators underscore how Trump’s shutdown RIFs will weaken efforts to lower Americans’ energy costs and weaken oversight to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse Washington, D.C. — Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, sent a letter to Departm… Continue Reading
10.16.25
Senators Murray and Schumer, Americans Who Rely on ACA Tax Credits Call on Republicans to Prevent Premiums from Skyrocketing for Millions
KFF: Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year KFF: ACA Marketplace Premium Payments Will More than Double on Average Next Year if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire WATCH: full press conference Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a senior member and former chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committe… Continue Reading
10.16.25
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 16: Senator Murray Calls on Republicans to Quit Hiding from Their Constituents and Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing
KFF: Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year 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, delivered remarks on the Senate floor on the sixteenth day of President Trump and Republicans’ shutdown. Senator Murray’s remarks, as delivered, are below: “Thank you, M. President. “While Republican le… Continue Reading
10.15.25
Sen. Murray, Montana Leaders, Montanans Who Rely on ACA Tax Credits, Lay Out Cost of Republican Health Care Sabotage in Red States, Why Republicans Must Come to the Table to Prevent Costs from Skyrocketing
KFF: Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year ICYMI: Wall Street Journal - White House Senses Political Risk on Healthcare Despite Shutdown Bravado Murray takes case directly to red states as new signs indicate Republicans are feeling the heat over their refusal to take action to prevent people’s costs from spiking More than 67,000 Montanans rely on ACA tax credits; average annual premium increase is $1,09… Continue Reading
10.15.25
On First Day of Open Enrollment in Idaho, Senator Murray Calls on Republicans to Come to the Table to Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing
KFF: Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year Typical 60-year-old couple in Idaho making $85,000 will face a $17,900 spike in annual premiums RSVP: Murray hosts call with Montanans who rely on ACA tax credits at 5 PM ET today as she takes case directly to red states over Republicans’ refusal to prevent people’s costs from skyrocketing WATCH: Senator Murray’s Remarks Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senat… Continue Reading
10.15.25
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 15: Senator Murray Calls on Republicans to Finally Listen to Their Constituents & Prevent Health Care Costs from Exploding
KFF: Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year Murray takes case directly to red states as Republicans feel the heat over their refusal to take action to prevent people’s costs from spiking RSVP: Murray hosts call with Montanans who rely on ACA tax credits at 5 PM ET today WATCH: Senator Murray’s full floor speech Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appro… Continue Reading
10.10.25
Senator Murray Statement on Trump and Vought Saying They’ve Started More Mass Firings
ICYMI: WSJ - Republicans Caution White House on Inflicting Shutdown Pain ICYMI: NYT - Year Will End With 300,000 Fewer Federal Workers, Trump Official Says (August 22, 2025) Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on White House Office of Management and Budget Director (OMB) Russ Vought announcing that: “The RIFs have begun.” “Once again, when President Trump and his self-describe… Continue Reading
10.10.25
Vice Chair Murray, Ranking Member Heinrich, 35 Senators Demand Trump Administration Restore $8 Billion in Funding for Energy Projects They Illegally Canceled
Senators to Trump Administration officials: “Satisfying the President’s desire for political revenge and intimidation is not a lawful basis for your actions. It also betrays the callous indifference of this administration to the impacts of its decisions on everyday Americans. These are impacts that will be felt by Americans, regardless of their political views.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and Martin Hei… Continue Reading
10.09.25
Days Before Open Enrollment Begins, Senator Murray Joins Idaho Leaders, Residents Who Rely on ACA Tax Credits to Call on Republicans to Come to the Table to Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing
KFF: Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year ICYMI: Wall Street Journal - White House Senses Political Risk on Healthcare Despite Shutdown Bravado; Murray takes case directly to Idahoans as new signs indicate Republicans are feeling the heat over their refusal to take action to prevent people’s costs from spiking Typical 60-year old couple in Idaho making $85,000 will face a $17,900 spike in annual premium… Continue Reading
10.09.25
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 9: Sen. Murray Calls on Republican Leaders to Finally Sit Down to Prevent Americans’ Health Care Costs from Exploding
KFF: 8 in 10 Americans Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Including 6 in 10 Republicans KFF: ACA Marketplace Premium Payments Would More than Double on Average Next Year if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire ICYMI: Politico - Republicans Are in Disarray One Week Into the Shutdown ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s full floor speech*** Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations… Continue Reading
10.08.25
REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 8: Senator Murray Joins Washingtonians Who Rely on ACA Tax Credits to Call on Republicans to Prevent Premiums from Doubling for Millions of Americans
KFF: 8 in 10 Americans Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Including Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters KFF: ACA Marketplace Premium Payments Will More than Double on Average Next Year if Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire WATCH full press conference HERE; DOWNLOAD HERE Washington, D.C. - Today,U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a senior member and former chair of the Senate Health, E… Continue Reading