Patty Murray.
United States Senator from Washington since 2013
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Bipartisan efforts are underway to fund infrastructure projects for tribal communities.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Patty Murray discussed the needs and concerns of the Colville Tribes.Some support1 report
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Patty Murray criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s handling of health issues and Donald Trump's interference in public health.Some support1 report
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Patty Murray met with Bob Ferguson's office leaders and predicted the passage of AI legislation by 2027.Well supported3 reports
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Patty Murray led criticism against Lee Zeldin's agency plans on October 15, 2026.Some support1 report
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Congressional bodies are currently debating and allocating funds for various international issues, including the Central Africa Ebola response and potential Iran war funding.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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Congress appropriated funding for UN agencies, with senators involved in oversight.Some support1 report
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Researchers at Northeastern University led a study on public health issues, discussed by Patty Murray and WA Dept of Health officials.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Patty Murray questioned the compatibility of the FTA overhaul proposal, raising concerns from the American Public Transportation Association.Some support1 report
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Maria Cantwell, Patty Murray, and Michael Baumgartner urged Donald Trump to approve a federal disaster declaration.Some support2 reports
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Patty Murray, Chris Murphy, and Brendan Carr commented on Donald Trump's funding priorities and spending plans.Some support1 report
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Patty Murray sent a letter to Susie Wiles demanding the White House stop airing a Trump administration ad on Fox News, as Senate committees oversaw federal spending challenges.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Senate leaders are debating a bipartisan continuing resolution bill that includes Trump's spending requests.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Lawmakers are demanding immediate information about funding plans related to Healthcare Research Funds.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump nominated Pete Serrano for U.S. Attorney, and Senator Patty Murray vowed to block the nomination.Some support1 report
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Clallam County asks a delegation to oppose the SAVE Act.Some support2 reports
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Sen. Murray secured a $1.96 million congressional appropriation, and Delta Dental contributed $800,000 to a program involving Peninsula College.Some support1 report
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A 2009 probe into campaign donations involving Patty Murray and John Murtha, reported by the Associated Press.Some support1 report
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Schumer and Murray sponsor legislation to curb tariff authority.Some support2 reports
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Senate leaders, including Collins, Thune, and Murray, are debating clean spending and working on a stopgap funding bill.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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Advocates discuss increased scientific research funding and operational challenges faced by fire agencies following fire aftermath.Some support1 report
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Patty Murray disputes the findings and projections of the Congressional Budget Office regarding national debt drivers.Well supported8 reports
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Patty Murray demands an investigation into operational issues aboard the USS Lincoln and USS Ford.Some support1 report
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Patty Murray defends Social Security against claims that it operates like a Ponzi scheme.Some support1 report
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During questioning, Patty Murray and Chris Murphy scrutinized the DHS aircraft acquisition program, involving Markwayne Mullin as the DHS Secretary and ICE operations.Some support1 report
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Trump administration seeks funding for East Wing project, while OMB provides funds for Secret Service operations, drawing criticism from Patty Murray.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Patty Murray secured provisions against OMB's grants rule, while the Senate passed a bill sidestepping Trump's demands regarding the rule.Some support4 reports
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The President is nominating candidates for the powerful U.S. Attorney post, with the Senate considering the appointments.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The DOE has terminated projects based on state voting, while Patty Murray challenged Chris Wright's denials regarding the political influence on energy policy.Some support2 reports
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Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Patty Murray, and Erin Houchin introduced a new bill aimed at improving higher education access.Some support4 reports
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Donations are raising questions about potential regulatory conflicts, leading a Senator to question the Secretary about these issues.Some support1 report
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Mark Pocan, Sheldon Whitehouse, Patty Murray, and Jack Reed introduced bicameral legislation aimed at improving higher education affordability.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Impasse over topline levels is stalling Senate progress, with the Chairman aiming to report all 12 bills before July 4.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Advocacy efforts are underway against the expedited deportation of an undocumented small business owner, involving Patty Murray and DHS/ICE.Some support1 report
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Trump criticizes Canada's wildfire management while Murray defends Canada against criticism regarding DOGE's cuts to firefighting forces, which are now being deployed in Colorado.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump and Patty Murray discussed seeking supplemental funding for the war.Some support5 reports
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CNN and PolitiFact covered earmarks by senators like Richard Shelby and Patty Murray, alongside Obama signing a budget Omnibus in 2009.Some support1 report
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Congressional inquiry tracks funding for White House modernization and examines Trump administration spending.Some support3 reports
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Political pressure from Chuck Schumer threatens government funding as the markup process stalls due to Mitch McConnell's absence and ongoing talks between Patty Murray and Collins.Some support1 report
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Legislators, including Mazie Hirono and Patty Murray, co-introduced bicameral resolutions defending Title IX law, endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign and NEA.Some support1 report
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Patty Murray expressed concern over ongoing software glitches and budget disputes related to the VA EHR Modernization Program.Some support2 reports
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Around Patty Murray this week
News at the entities that move Patty Murray most-
Congress StructuralThe US is seeking funding to address Ecuador's security requirements.Moves Patty Murray
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senate StructuralThe Senate urged the Federal Government to deploy troops and called on security agencies to strengthen measures.Moves Patty Murray
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Susan Collins OperationalJackson blames Collins for rising fuel costs, linking them to the oil shipping corridor disruption caused by the war with Iran.Moves Patty Murray
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Chris Wright OperationalThe Department of Energy responded to requests from Senators Collins and King, while Chris Wright directed the exchange of barrels.Moves Patty Murray
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Congressional Budget Office OperationalCBO estimated changes to Medicaid coverage specifically affecting the District of Columbia.Moves Patty Murray
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Clallam County OperationalKen Jones, a resource manager in Clallam County, discusses how the local economy is tied to international relationships.Moves Patty Murray
Connections
The 40 strongest of 98, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
Patty Murray actively scrutinizes and opposes Donald Trump's administration regarding policy, spending, and executive actions.
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Congress Structural
Patty Murray holds a formal, defined role as a Senator and Vice Chair within the institutional structure of Congress.
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senate Structural
Patty Murray serves as a Senator, performing duties within the Senate institution.
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Susie Wiles Transactional
Patty Murray initiated contact with Susie Wiles by sending a letter.
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Federal Transit Administration Structural
Patty Murray uses her legislative role to secure funding for and influence the policy direction of the Federal Transit Administration.
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Susan Collins Operational
The senators engage in active political coordination, collaboration on funding, and high-stakes legislative impasses.
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Chelan County Operational
Chelan County seeks and utilizes Senator Murray's office and influence to assist with specific issues, including forest management.
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Chris Wright Operational
The relationship involves political interaction where Murray actively challenged Wright's political stances.
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Sydney Kamlager-Dove Operational
Both entities are co-sponsors of a bill concerning higher education access.
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Congressional Budget Office Operational
Patty Murray actively challenges and scrutinizes the economic projections and findings produced by the Congressional Budget Office.
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Spokane Valley Transactional
Patty Murray's federal delegation secured $20.8 million in grant funding for infrastructure upgrades in the Spokane Valley area.
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Head Start Operational
Patty Murray, as a Senator, publicly influences and advocates against policy and rule changes affecting the Head Start program.
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Heidi Overton Transactional
Patty Murray questioned Heidi Overton regarding her professional stances during a confirmation hearing.
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Clallam County Operational
Clallam County has formally requested that Patty Murray's delegation oppose specific legislative mandates.
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Lee Zeldin Operational
Patty Murray has publicly criticized Lee Zeldin's agency plans.
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Linda McMahon Operational
The two individuals are engaged in active political opposition regarding executive actions concerning the Department of Education.
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Martin Heinrich Transactional
The two entities jointly led a letter demanding the restoration of funding.
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Chris Murphy Operational
Both individuals are professionally linked through their shared function of demanding accountability regarding the misuse of taxpayer funds.
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James Lankford Operational
The two senators actively collaborate on bipartisan efforts focused on funding tribal infrastructure projects and related legislation.
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Tammy Duckworth Operational
The two entities are actively partnering to co-announce and support the IVF Act.
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Susan Collins Operational
The two senators are engaged in a competitive dynamic regarding funding bills that affects the legislative process.
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PENTAGON Operational
Patty Murray actively scrutinizes and criticizes the Pentagon's war spending and operations.
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Marni von Wilpert Operational
Marni von Wilpert and Patty Murray are actively collaborating on co-drafting labor law reform legislation.
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Mazie Hirono Operational
The two senators are actively collaborating on legislation, specifically co-introducing a bicameral resolution to defend Title IX law.
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Erin Houchin Operational
Erin Houchin and Patty Murray are co-sponsors of a higher education access bill.
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Maria Cantwell Operational
The senators actively coordinated their legislative efforts, advocating for and supporting specific bill actions.
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Office of Management and Budget Operational
Patty Murray actively influenced policy by securing a legislative provision against a rule set by the Office of Management and Budget.
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Ken Calvert Operational
Political colleagues who compete through differing views on policy matters, specifically the war spending package.
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Jefferson Healthcare Operational
Patty Murray toured the facility to discuss operational and policy changes relevant to Jefferson Healthcare.
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Social Security Operational
Senator Patty Murray is actively engaged in defending the Social Security program against specific claims of financial instability or fraud.
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Pete Hegseth Operational
The two are engaged in active policy conflict, with Murray opposing war spending and challenging the Defence Secretary on costs.
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Senator Murray is actively questioning the operational and acquisition decisions of the agency ICE/DHS.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Operational
Patty Murray leverages her political office to advocate for the operational budget and existence of the NOAA agency.
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House Operational
The House and Senator Murray are actively engaged in joint legislative efforts regarding government funding and bills.
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White House Operational
Patty Murray criticized the administration regarding the politicization of research funding processes.
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Russell Vought Transactional
Patty Murray accuses Russell Vought of theft.
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Jack Reed Operational
Patty Murray and Jack Reed collaborated on introducing bicameral legislation for higher education affordability.
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Democrats Structural
Patty Murray is a member of the Democratic party and aligns her political actions with the party's stance.
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Mark Pocan Operational
The two individuals co-introduced bicameral legislation in the US Senate and House aimed at improving higher education affordability.
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Collins Operational
Collins and Murray actively collaborated to lead a bipartisan funding deal and support the bipartisan Congressional budget resolution.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
9 events- Patty Murray discussed the needs and concerns of the Colville Tribes.
- Patty Murray criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s handling of health issues and Donald Trump's interference in public health.
- Patty Murray met with Bob Ferguson's office leaders and predicted the passage of AI legislation by 2027.
- Patty Murray led criticism against Lee Zeldin's agency plans on October 15, 2026.
- Congress appropriated funding for UN agencies, with senators involved in oversight.
- Researchers at Northeastern University led a study on public health issues, discussed by Patty Murray and WA Dept of Health officials.
- Patty Murray questioned the compatibility of the FTA overhaul proposal, raising concerns from the American Public Transportation Association.
- Maria Cantwell, Patty Murray, and Michael Baumgartner urged Donald Trump to approve a federal disaster declaration.
- Patty Murray, Chris Murphy, and Brendan Carr commented on Donald Trump's funding priorities and spending plans.
September 2026
7 events- Patty Murray sent a letter to Susie Wiles demanding the White House stop airing a Trump administration ad on Fox News, as Senate committees oversaw federal spending challenges.
- Lawmakers are demanding immediate information about funding plans related to Healthcare Research Funds.
- Donald Trump nominated Pete Serrano for U.S. Attorney, and Senator Patty Murray vowed to block the nomination.
- Clallam County asks a delegation to oppose the SAVE Act.
- Sen. Murray secured a $1.96 million congressional appropriation, and Delta Dental contributed $800,000 to a program involving Peninsula College.
- A 2009 probe into campaign donations involving Patty Murray and John Murtha, reported by the Associated Press.
- Schumer and Murray sponsor legislation to curb tariff authority.
August 2026
9 events- Bipartisan efforts are underway to fund infrastructure projects for tribal communities.
- Senate leaders are debating a bipartisan continuing resolution bill that includes Trump's spending requests.
- Advocates discuss increased scientific research funding and operational challenges faced by fire agencies following fire aftermath.
- Patty Murray disputes the findings and projections of the Congressional Budget Office regarding national debt drivers.
- Patty Murray demands an investigation into operational issues aboard the USS Lincoln and USS Ford.
- Patty Murray defends Social Security against claims that it operates like a Ponzi scheme.
- During questioning, Patty Murray and Chris Murphy scrutinized the DHS aircraft acquisition program, involving Markwayne Mullin as the DHS Secretary and ICE operations.
- Patty Murray secured provisions against OMB's grants rule, while the Senate passed a bill sidestepping Trump's demands regarding the rule.
- Donations are raising questions about potential regulatory conflicts, leading a Senator to question the Secretary about these issues.
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July 2026
7 events- Senate leaders, including Collins, Thune, and Murray, are debating clean spending and working on a stopgap funding bill.
- The President is nominating candidates for the powerful U.S. Attorney post, with the Senate considering the appointments.
- The DOE has terminated projects based on state voting, while Patty Murray challenged Chris Wright's denials regarding the political influence on energy policy.
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Patty Murray, and Erin Houchin introduced a new bill aimed at improving higher education access.
- Advocacy efforts are underway against the expedited deportation of an undocumented small business owner, involving Patty Murray and DHS/ICE.
- Trump criticizes Canada's wildfire management while Murray defends Canada against criticism regarding DOGE's cuts to firefighting forces, which are now being deployed in Colorado.
- CNN and PolitiFact covered earmarks by senators like Richard Shelby and Patty Murray, alongside Obama signing a budget Omnibus in 2009.
June 2026
9 events- Congressional bodies are currently debating and allocating funds for various international issues, including the Central Africa Ebola response and potential Iran war funding.
- Trump administration seeks funding for East Wing project, while OMB provides funds for Secret Service operations, drawing criticism from Patty Murray.
- Mark Pocan, Sheldon Whitehouse, Patty Murray, and Jack Reed introduced bicameral legislation aimed at improving higher education affordability.
- Impasse over topline levels is stalling Senate progress, with the Chairman aiming to report all 12 bills before July 4.
- Donald Trump and Patty Murray discussed seeking supplemental funding for the war.
- Congressional inquiry tracks funding for White House modernization and examines Trump administration spending.
- Political pressure from Chuck Schumer threatens government funding as the markup process stalls due to Mitch McConnell's absence and ongoing talks between Patty Murray and Collins.
- Legislators, including Mazie Hirono and Patty Murray, co-introduced bicameral resolutions defending Title IX law, endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign and NEA.
- Patty Murray expressed concern over ongoing software glitches and budget disputes related to the VA EHR Modernization Program.