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April 5, 2019 Rep. Schrier's Amendment Passes House, Included in Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Rep. Kim Schrier
April 4, 2019 Letter to Commissioner Gottlieb - Senator Murray Calls for Continued FDA Investigation into Whether Cosmetics Marketed to Teens and Children are Contaminated by Asbestos Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2019 Cassidy, Baldwin, Schrier, Stivers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure to Help Prevent Infant Abuse Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
March 26, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bill Expanding Access to Affordable, Quality Child Care Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 22, 2019 Senator Murray Joins Families, Workers, and Advocates to Highlight Nation's Child Care Crisis, Announces Reintroduction of Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill Sen. Patty Murray
March 14, 2019 Letter to Chief Executive Officer Ron Marshall - Senator Murray Demands Answers from Claire's Stores After Food and Drug Administration Confirms Presence of Asbestos Sen. Patty Murray
March 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Hirono, Murray, Casey, Scott, and Sablan Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Child Care and Early Learning Programs Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, OMB, and the Hon. Neomi Rao, OMB - Democrats Object to "Unconventional and Nontransparent" Review Process for Rule to Undermine Family Planning Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 8, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Jan. 15, 2019 CONGRESSMAN PANETTA CO-INTRODUCES THE KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER ACT Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to the Alex Azar, HHS - Democrats Further Scrutinize Trump-Pence Administration Following Repeated Attempts to Undermine Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar II - Democrats Further Scrutinize Trump-Pence Administration Following Repeated Attempts to Undermine Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Improving Access to Maternity Care Act, led by Senator @lisamurkowski and @SenatorBaldwin, is now law! It will help us address our country's unacceptably high rate of maternal mortality, especially for women and families in rural and underserved areas." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Early childhood teachers and caregivers do some of the most important work to help our children learn, grow, and thrive. They should be paid what they deserve. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "We should be working together to make sure that all families have access to quality child care, both for parents and for kids. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "With more than half of families living in neighborhoods without sufficient access to child care--child care is a national crisis. But it's not going to be solved by one small group or one small step, #ChildCare4All has to be done across the board, across the country." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Child care can help our economy both by creating jobs and by allowing parents to re-enter the workforce who may not have been able to find or afford child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Child care is a national crisis--it should be a national priority. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Identifying shortages in critical maternity care services--especially for women in underserved areas--is an important step toward responding to the maternal mortality crisis in our country. Encouraged by this step forward and eager to continue work on this important issue." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will: 1) Ensure that no parent will pay more than they can afford for child care 2) Increase access to child care in communities nationwide 3) Invest in our child care workforce and create 2.3 millions jobs We need #ChildCare4All." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Parents in Seattle, in King County, and all around the country are waiting years to get their kids into high-quality, affordable child care. This is unacceptable--we need #ChildCare4All." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "When the parents are not able to go to work, then the children don't have proper care. It's a domino effect for the whole family." The lack of affordable, quality child care impacts families, communities and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "According to @childcarewa, the median cost for an infant at a child care center in King Co is a staggering $1,499 a month. We should be doing all we can to ensure that no family has to pay more than they can afford. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I was honored to be a part of @MarchofDimes' #BlanketChange campaign--the reality is that mothers in our country are dying at rates far above any other developed country in the world. We must keep fighting because all mothers deserve a healthy pregnancy." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "New report from @CAPAction confirms: more than half of families live in #ChildCareDeserts. We have to keep fighting to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act and help make high-quality, affordable child care a reality for all. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Child care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. I'm going to keep fighting to make sure all families have access to the high-quality, affordable child care that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The child care crisis impacts every community across the country. From long waiting lists to skyrocketing costs, there's a lot of work to do to ensure working parents can find high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Families in Washington state and nationwide have shared their stories about the challenges they face finding and affording high-quality early learning and care, and they've made it clear that Congress must act now to address our nation's child care crisis. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Murphy, Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Every family should have access to affordable, quality child care--and that's why we need to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act. Child care is a national crisis. Let's make it a national priority READ the @USAChildCare report: #ChildCareAndUS" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Parents go to work every day & are worried about their kids being taken care of--& the cost of child care shouldn't be a barrier. I introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act because this is a national crisis. READ the @USAChildCare report: https://info.childcareaware.org/hubfs/costofcare2018.pdf?utm_campaign=2018%20Cost%20of%20Care&utm_source=Hill …" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "I'm so pleased to see child care funding flow to institutions like @CloverParkTech. This is great news for student parents, but also for WA state's growing economy & all of us who want to see current & future generations of Washingtonians succeed." Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 16, 2018 Reps. Roybal-Allard and Jayapal Statement on Trump Considering New Family Separation Policy Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Lynn Johnson, Assistant Secretary for Family Support of the Department of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Press Trump on Decision to Continue Providing Assistance to Countries that Use Child Soldiers Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "When women and girls succeed, we all succeed. Women and girls have accomplished so much and we must keep fighting to always make sure their voices are heard--loud and clear. #DayOfTheGirl" Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Danny K. Davis Condemns Transfer of Migrant Children to Tent City in Dark of Night in Letter to HHS and DHS Secretaries Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "The first years of a child's life are critical and that's why I'm proud to keep fighting to make sure that high-quality, affordable child care is available to all families. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "I was the first U.S. Senator to be a mom & have kids at home when I came here. That pressure of being at work & being worried about your children has an impact on every parent that I know. That's why the Child Care for Working Families Act is so important. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act makes sure that parents do not pay more than they could afford for child care and would help our economy by creating 2.3 million jobs. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Because the Child Care for Working Families Act will help grow the economy, parents can have access to child care, work full-time, and work to their full potential. It will both create jobs in child care & give parents the economy security that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & grandmother, I'm outraged by the pain & trauma that forced family separation has caused many innocent children. This heartbreak is the result of President Trump's inhumane policy of separating families. We can't let this happen on our watch." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
April 5, 2019 Rep. Schrier's Amendment Passes House, Included in Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Rep.Kim Schrier
April 4, 2019 Letter to Commissioner Gottlieb - Senator Murray Calls for Continued FDA Investigation into Whether Cosmetics Marketed to Teens and Children are Contaminated by Asbestos Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2019 Cassidy, Baldwin, Schrier, Stivers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure to Help Prevent Infant Abuse Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
March 26, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bill Expanding Access to Affordable, Quality Child Care Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 22, 2019 Senator Murray Joins Families, Workers, and Advocates to Highlight Nation's Child Care Crisis, Announces Reintroduction of Comprehensive Child Care and Early Learning Bill Sen.Patty Murray
March 14, 2019 Letter to Chief Executive Officer Ron Marshall - Senator Murray Demands Answers from Claire's Stores After Food and Drug Administration Confirms Presence of Asbestos Sen.Patty Murray
March 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Hirono, Murray, Casey, Scott, and Sablan Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Child Care and Early Learning Programs Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, OMB, and the Hon. Neomi Rao, OMB - Democrats Object to "Unconventional and Nontransparent" Review Process for Rule to Undermine Family Planning Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 8, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Jan. 15, 2019 CONGRESSMAN PANETTA CO-INTRODUCES THE KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER ACT Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to the Alex Azar, HHS - Democrats Further Scrutinize Trump-Pence Administration Following Repeated Attempts to Undermine Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar II - Democrats Further Scrutinize Trump-Pence Administration Following Repeated Attempts to Undermine Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The Improving Access to Maternity Care Act, led by Senator @lisamurkowski and @SenatorBaldwin, is now law! It will help us address our country's unacceptably high rate of maternal mortality, especially for women and families in rural and underserved areas." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 15, 2018 Tweet - "Early childhood teachers and caregivers do some of the most important work to help our children learn, grow, and thrive. They should be paid what they deserve. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "We should be working together to make sure that all families have access to quality child care, both for parents and for kids. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "With more than half of families living in neighborhoods without sufficient access to child care--child care is a national crisis. But it's not going to be solved by one small group or one small step, #ChildCare4All has to be done across the board, across the country." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Child care can help our economy both by creating jobs and by allowing parents to re-enter the workforce who may not have been able to find or afford child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "Child care is a national crisis--it should be a national priority. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Identifying shortages in critical maternity care services--especially for women in underserved areas--is an important step toward responding to the maternal mortality crisis in our country. Encouraged by this step forward and eager to continue work on this important issue." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act will: 1) Ensure that no parent will pay more than they can afford for child care 2) Increase access to child care in communities nationwide 3) Invest in our child care workforce and create 2.3 millions jobs We need #ChildCare4All." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "Parents in Seattle, in King County, and all around the country are waiting years to get their kids into high-quality, affordable child care. This is unacceptable--we need #ChildCare4All." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "When the parents are not able to go to work, then the children don't have proper care. It's a domino effect for the whole family." The lack of affordable, quality child care impacts families, communities and our economy. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "According to @childcarewa, the median cost for an infant at a child care center in King Co is a staggering $1,499 a month. We should be doing all we can to ensure that no family has to pay more than they can afford. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 10, 2018 Tweet - "I was honored to be a part of @MarchofDimes' #BlanketChange campaign--the reality is that mothers in our country are dying at rates far above any other developed country in the world. We must keep fighting because all mothers deserve a healthy pregnancy." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner, FDA - Go Further In Combatting Youth Tabacco Use Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Tweet - "New report from @CAPAction confirms: more than half of families live in #ChildCareDeserts. We have to keep fighting to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act and help make high-quality, affordable child care a reality for all. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Child care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. I'm going to keep fighting to make sure all families have access to the high-quality, affordable child care that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "The child care crisis impacts every community across the country. From long waiting lists to skyrocketing costs, there's a lot of work to do to ensure working parents can find high-quality, affordable child care. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Families in Washington state and nationwide have shared their stories about the challenges they face finding and affording high-quality early learning and care, and they've made it clear that Congress must act now to address our nation's child care crisis. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Murphy, Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 14, 2018 Top Democrats Unveil Bill to Protect Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Durbin, Murray & Colleagues Urge FDA to Protect Kids from Tobacco Use and Addiction Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Every family should have access to affordable, quality child care--and that's why we need to pass the Child Care for Working Families Act. Child care is a national crisis. Let's make it a national priority READ the @USAChildCare report: #ChildCareAndUS" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Parents go to work every day & are worried about their kids being taken care of--& the cost of child care shouldn't be a barrier. I introduced the Child Care for Working Families Act because this is a national crisis. READ the @USAChildCare report: https://info.childcareaware.org/hubfs/costofcare2018.pdf?utm_campaign=2018%20Cost%20of%20Care&utm_source=Hill …" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2018 Tweet - "I'm so pleased to see child care funding flow to institutions like @CloverParkTech. This is great news for student parents, but also for WA state's growing economy & all of us who want to see current & future generations of Washingtonians succeed." Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 16, 2018 Reps. Roybal-Allard and Jayapal Statement on Trump Considering New Family Separation Policy Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 15, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Lynn Johnson, Assistant Secretary for Family Support of the Department of Health and Human Services - Grassley, Kaine Urge HHS to Move Forward on Recommendations to Help Foster Youth Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 12, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Press Trump on Decision to Continue Providing Assistance to Countries that Use Child Soldiers Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 11, 2018 Tweet - "When women and girls succeed, we all succeed. Women and girls have accomplished so much and we must keep fighting to always make sure their voices are heard--loud and clear. #DayOfTheGirl" Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Danny K. Davis Condemns Transfer of Migrant Children to Tent City in Dark of Night in Letter to HHS and DHS Secretaries Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Oct. 3, 2018 Tweet - "The first years of a child's life are critical and that's why I'm proud to keep fighting to make sure that high-quality, affordable child care is available to all families. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 25, 2018 Tweet - "I was the first U.S. Senator to be a mom & have kids at home when I came here. That pressure of being at work & being worried about your children has an impact on every parent that I know. That's why the Child Care for Working Families Act is so important. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018 Tweet - "The Child Care for Working Families Act makes sure that parents do not pay more than they could afford for child care and would help our economy by creating 2.3 million jobs. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Because the Child Care for Working Families Act will help grow the economy, parents can have access to child care, work full-time, and work to their full potential. It will both create jobs in child care & give parents the economy security that they need. #ChildCare4All" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "As a mother & grandmother, I'm outraged by the pain & trauma that forced family separation has caused many innocent children. This heartbreak is the result of President Trump's inhumane policy of separating families. We can't let this happen on our watch." Sen.Patty Murray
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