Press Releases

Senator Murray sharply criticized the Trump Administration for announcing the U.S. will withdraw from the World Health Organization   Move undermines global fights against COVID-19, polio, measles, malaria, HIV/AIDS, and more, and will leave the U.S. less prepared against future health threats   Senator Murray: “This is an...

Senator Murray and Representative Pallone criticize President Trump’s politicization of public health and use of anti-science rhetoric in response to the COVID-19 pandemic   President Trump continues to undermine scientists and public health authorities, said COVID-19 would “disappear” as cases across the country...

Murray and Scott: “The DOL owes it to the public to take the time to meaningfully engage with people about their concerns rather than rushing through a rule that would seriously damage the retirement security of people across the country.”   30-day comment period is less than half of what similar proposals were granted in the...

*Click HERE for video of the senator’s remarks.*   “The administration has said that 40-50 million tests will be available per month by September, enough for widespread testing as Americans go back to school and back to work. Whether there will be enough tests to allow teams to play sports or spectators to watch may...

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement on reports that the White House will release a proposal to advance their ideological privatization agenda, including direct funding to private schools and...

Senator Murray: “As public schools across the country face devastating budget shortfalls … it’s especially devastating to see that the conservative wing of the Supreme Court has issued a decision that will make it easier for states to take money away from public schools.”   (Washington, D.C.) – U.S....

Democrats urge CDC Director Redfield to address the threat of antimicrobial resistant infections compounding the public health threat posed by COVID-19   There are nearly three million antimicrobial resistant infections in the United States each year   Murray, Democrats: “It is critical you act to make sure the threat of...

In remarks on the Senate floor, Senator Murray called for a vote on her $430 billion bill to ensure child care providers, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities can continue to provide quality services to children and students across the country   Republican Senator Mike Lee blocked Senator Murray’s efforts   Senator Murray:...

Murray, Schumer bill will provide relief to students and families and ensure child care providers, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities can continue to provide quality services to children and students across the country   Bill will address growing inequities in our education system by funding services for students from low-income...

As COVID-19 deaths pass 126,000 and cases soar, Senator Murray presses health officials about Trump Administration’s response   Senator Murray: “I want to get to the point quickly and be blunt about it: the COVID-19 response in our country is still a disaster.”   Following mistakes, delays, and disparities with testing...

“Unfortunately, this simple lifesaving practice has become part of a political debate that says: If you're for Trump, you don't wear a mask. If you're against Trump, you do. But the administration’s four health experts testifying today have said: ‘If you want to be able to go back to school, back to work and out to eat: wear a...

Senator Murray blasts Trump Administration for inadequate proposal on conflicted investment advice   After suing the Department of Labor to strike down the Obama-era fiduciary standard, Scalia took over the Department as Secretary and worked on the new, weaker proposal   Senator Murray: “Instead of moving ahead with this proposal...

Secretary Scalia instructed some DOL employees to return to their workplaces without a safety plan—even though many DOL offices are located in areas with high rates of COVID-19   Senator Murray slams Scalia’s risky decision and urges him to issue enforceable safety standards to protect his employees and all workers   Senator...

Senator Murray responded to today’s Supreme Court ruling striking down law to restrict women’s access to abortion   Senator Murray: “Today’s ruling is a victory for every person’s right to make their own choices about their own body—and a reminder of just how important it is we keep fighting to defend the...

“Most of the time he's with people who have been tested, he's been tested...but there are times when he could wear a mask or the vice president could wear a mask. I think it would be a sign of strength if he would from time to time wear a mask and remind everyone it's a good way [to slow the spread of COVID-19].” — Senator...

Senator Murray: “This rule is yet another example of Secretary DeVos keeping relief from those who need it most in order to serve her partisan privatization agenda.”   (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the...

Proposed rule from Labor Department would discourage financial advisors from considering how investments accomplish environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) good   Labor Department proposal ignores findings that show ESG investments outperform traditional investments   Senator Murray: “We know that by focusing on the...

Senator Murray slammed the Trump Administration for pressing ahead with its effort to strike down health care for tens of millions of people during a pandemic   A Republican victory in court would strip health care from tens of millions of people, end protections for pre-existing conditions, increase heath care costs, and more   The...

Trump Administration is ending federal funding for 13 COVID-19 testing sites at the end of the month   Move comes as several states continue to see COVID-19 cases increase at record breaking rates   Senator Murray: “The pandemic is clearly getting worse in states nationwide—and instead of trying harder to stop it, President...

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2020 — Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said on the Senate floor that “now, during this pandemic when we have got our eye on the ball,” is the time for Congress to act on needed changes to prepare for the next pandemic.   Alexander discussed some key takeaways from...