Press Releases

In speech on Senate floor, Senator Murray sets record straight on how Build Back Better’s child care & pre-K policies will dramatically lower parents’ costs; give parents more options for quality providers   Murray: “What Democrats want to do is make sure there are more affordable options out there for parents. What...

Senator Murray: “It should be obvious to everyone: we cannot build back from this crisis stronger and fairer if we leave mothers behind. This is a priority for women and families, and it has to be a priority for us.”   ***TO WATCH THE PANEL CLICK HERE***   (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA),...

Senator Murray: “We simply can’t get our economy back on track, can’t get people back to work, can’t return from this crisis stronger and fairer, if we don’t, at long last, address our nation’s child care crisis.”   ***WATCH SENATOR MURRAY’S FULL REMARKS HERE***   (Washington, D.C.) –...

Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held an executive session to consider the nominations of Lisa Gomez to be the Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration at the Department of Labor, James Rodriguez to be the Assistant Secretary for Veterans Employment and Training at the...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a mark-up on nominees to the Department of Labor (DOL), the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC), the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the National Endowment for the...

Senator Murray: “I will not sit silently while Republicans try to end the rights affirmed by Roe v. Wade, while they try to turn the appalling law in Texas into a model for the country. No matter what happens, I will never stop fighting for reproductive rights, and that starts by passing the Women’s Health Protection Act—to ensure...

Today, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) led a roundtable discussion to hear firsthand how the Democrats’ ill-constructed child care proposal, which is included in their reckless tax-and-spending bill, will devastate existing child...

Senators Richard Burr (R-NC), Tim Scott (R-SC), Susan Collins (R-ME), and other Republican Senators will host a roundtable with child care providers from around the country to hear their concerns about the impact Democrats' reckless spending bill would have on child care workers and families. To watch the event live on December 1st at 10:15 a.m....

The BE HEARD Act is comprehensive legislation to prevent workplace harassment, strengthen and expand key protections for workers, and support workers in seeking accountability and justice   (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator...

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement in response to President Biden announcing his intent to nominate Dr. Robert Califf to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Califf previously served as FDA...

Nationwide coalition of over 300 early learning and child care providers, advocates, and organizations: “A turning point for a just and equitable child care and early learning system”   The Atlantic: “Arguably the greatest victory for American families in several generations. ... It is no exaggeration to say that this will be...

Today, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a new report with recommendations for strengthening the safety and security of biomedical research laboratories as we continue to build on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and historical biosafety...

Today, Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, released the following joint statement on the vaccine mandate issued by the Biden Administration for Medicare and Medicaid providers: “America’s...

Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing titled, “Next Steps: The Road Ahead for the COVID-19 Response,” with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Food and Drug...

COVID infections, hospitalizations and deaths have all gone down since President Biden announced his plan to fight the Delta surge   Vaccination rates have risen, with nearly 80 percent of those 12 and older having received their first dose   Earlier today the Biden Administration announced an Emergency Temporary Standard to protect...

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement on the issuance of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) impacting over 80 million workers in private...

Senate confirms Raj Nayak by a vote of 54-45   Senator Murray: “If we are going to build back stronger and fairer from this pandemic, then our federal agencies must be fully staffed with highly qualified people who will help us tackle the many challenges hurting workers, retirees, and their families. And Mr. Nayak already has an...

House bill includes recently announced deal to give Medicare new power to negotiate lower drug prices in Build Back Better   Deal would also cap insulin costs at $35 a dose, and out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors and people with disabilities at $2,000 a year   Murray: “This deal represents a long overdue first step on...

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the following statement on Speaker Pelosi including paid leave in the House Build Back Better Act. Senator Murray has long fought for paid family and medical leave, and has been helping lead...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Ranking Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, sent letters to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights...