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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
Bill Summaries: FY26 Ag-FDA, Leg Branch, & MilCon-VA
Agriculture-FDA Bill Summary Legislative Branch Military Construction-VA Bill Summary… Continue Reading
08.01.25
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bills to Fund VA, Military Construction, Agriculture, FDA, and More
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies funding bill — BILL SUMMARY HERE Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies funding bill — BILL SUMMARY HERE Legislative Branch funding bill —BILL SUMMARY HERE Washington, D.C. — Today, in a 87-9 vote, the U.S. Senate passed the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies funding bill and the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), … Continue Reading
08.01.25
Senator Murray Urges Passage of Military Construction-VA, Agriculture-FDA, and Legislative Branch Funding Bills
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies funding bill — BILL SUMMARY HERE Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies funding bill — BILL SUMMARY HERE Legislative Branch funding bill —BILL SUMMARY HERE ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s remarks on the Senate Floor*** Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks on the Senat… Continue Reading
07.17.25
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves MilCon-VA, CJS Bills
Committee approves Military Construction-VA bill in a 26-3 vote — BILL SUMMARY HERE Committee approves Commerce-Justice-Science bill in a 19-10 vote — BILL SUMMARY HERE ***WATCH and READ: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. - Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee met for a full committee markup to consider its draft fiscal year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations act and to resume consideration of its draft… Continue Reading
07.17.25
Senator Murray Opening Remarks at Full Committee Mark Up of Military Construction-VA, Commerce-Justice-Science Bills
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following opening remarks as the committee meets to consider the draft fiscal year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies and Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations acts. Senator Murray’s opening remarks, as delivered, are below: “Thank you very much, Chai… Continue Reading
07.11.24
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Subcommittee Allocations, Legislative Branch, Ag-FDA, and Military Construction-VA Bills
Committee unanimously approves Legislative Branch bill in 27-0 vote Committee unanimously approves Agriculture-FDA bill in 27-0 vote Committee unanimously approves Military Construction-VA bill in 27-0 vote ***WATCH and READ: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee met for a full committee markup and approved subcommittee allocations for all twelve subcommittees and the fiscal year 2025 Legislative Branch; Agriculture, Rural Dev… Continue Reading
07.11.24
BILL SUMMARY: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Bill
Legislation supports our veterans, servicemembers, and military families and strengthens our national security and readiness at installations across the globe Washington, D.C. - The Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and related agencies $129.57 billion in non-defense discretionary funding, as well as $210.41 billion in mandatory funding, to fulfill our nation’s obligations to… Continue Reading
03.08.24
Senate Approves Bipartisan Funding Package in Overwhelming 75-22 Vote
Six-bill package fully funds WIC, protects vital funding to propel our economy, keeps Americans safe, helps families thrive, and rejects extreme Republican riders and draconian cuts ICYMI: Murray Secures Full Funding for WIC, Protecting Lifesaving Benefits for Nearly 7 Million Moms & Kids Nationwide - MORE HERE ICYMI: Senator Murray’s floor remarks urging colleagues to support bipartisan appropriations package - MORE HERE Washington, D.C. - Today, the Senate voted 75-22 to se… Continue Reading
03.06.24
Senator Murray Remarks on Six-Bill Appropriations Package
House passed legislation in overwhelming bipartisan 339-85 ***WATCH: Senator Murray’s floor remarks*** ICYMI: Murray, Top Appropriators Release Minibus - MORE HERE ICYMI: Murray Secures Full Funding for WIC, Protecting Lifesaving Benefits for Nearly 7 Million Moms & Kids Nationwide - MORE HERE Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor in support of the six-bill appropriations package tha… Continue Reading
03.03.24
Murray, Top Appropriators Release Minibus
Six-bill package fully funds WIC, protects vital funding to propel our economy, keeps Americans safe, helps families thrive, and rejects extreme Republican riders Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the first bicameral, bipartisan package of six fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills alongside Vice Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) and House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger (R-TX-12) and Ranking Member R… Continue Reading
03.03.24
BILL SUMMARY: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
Legislation keeps our promise to veterans by fully funding veterans’ medical care and benefits, strengthens our national security, and delivers record investments in veterans’ mental health, ending veteran homelessness, and women veterans’ health Rejects extreme partisan riders that would deny veterans access to abortion care and more ***Bill text, explanatory statement, & more available HERE*** Washington, D.C. - The Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs,… Continue Reading
11.01.23
Senator Murray on Overwhelming Passage of Senate Minibus, Next Steps for Appropriations
ICYMI: Senate Passes Bipartisan Funding Package in 82-15 Vote - MORE HERE ***WATCH: Senator Murray's floor remarks*** Washington, D.C. — Today, following Senate passage of the MilCon-VA, Agriculture-FDA, and Transportation-HUD appropriations bills, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor about the Senate’s passage of the package and next steps for appropriations: “Thank you, M. President.… Continue Reading
06.22.23
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Military Construction-VA Bill, Agriculture-FDA Bill, and Subcommittee Allocations
Murray holds first markup as Chair as Committee returns to regular order to write and pass the strongest possible funding bills Committee approves Military Construction-VA and Agriculture-FDA bills in 28-0 votes ICYMI: Senators Murray and Collins Issue Statement After First Full Committee Markup in Two Years, Commit to Senate’s Voice Being Heard in Appropriations Process – MORE HERE Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, the Senate Appropriations Committee met for its first full … Continue Reading
06.22.23
Chair Murray Remarks on Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill at Markup
ICYMI: Summary of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill – READ HERE Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chair of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill as the Committee … Continue Reading
06.22.23
Chair Murray Opening Remarks at Full Committee Markup
ICYMI: Summary of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill – READ HERE ICYMI: Summary of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill – READ HERE Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, gaveled in the first Senate Appropriations Committee markup this Congress and delivere… Continue Reading
06.22.23
BILL SUMMARY: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
Legislation keeps our promise to veterans by fully funding veterans’ medical care and benefits, strengthens our national security, and supports servicemembers and military families Committee to consider legislation at 10:30 AM ET - TUNE IN HERE Washington, D.C. - The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Act fiscal year 2024 appropriations bill provides the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and related agencies $135.3 billion in non-defense discretionary funding, a… Continue Reading
04.26.23
At Hearing on VA Budget, Murray Underscores Commitment to Fully Funding VA Through Regular Order, Asks VA Secretary About Veterans’ Medical Care, Implementing PACT Act, EHR
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** *** WATCH: Senator Murray’s questioning with VA Secretary McDonough*** (Washington, D.C.) – Today, at a Senate Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), who Chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Military Construction… Continue Reading
04.19.23
At First Hearing as Chair of Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, Senator Murray Pledges to Fight to Make Good on Promise to Our Servicemembers and Veterans
***WATCH: Senator Murray’s opening remarks*** Washington, D.C. – Today, at her first hearing as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies subcommittee, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), underscored her commitment to using every tool at her disposal to make good on our nation’s promise to our servicemembers, veterans, and their families by supporting them and ensuring we meet their needs—and she reiterated her… Continue Reading
08.04.21
SUMMARY: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, And Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. - The Committee provided $124.4 billion in discretionary funding for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Activities, $11.2 billion more than fiscal year 2021 and $1.1 billion more than the President's budget request. Additionally, the bill includes $155.4 billion in mandatory funding for VA to provide disability compensation and education benefit payments to veterans. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chair of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and … Continue Reading