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Aug. 18, 2023
AARP Endorses Cantwell-Grassley PBM Transparency Act
Sen. Maria Cantwell
Aug. 18, 2023
Murray, Baldwin, Underwood Lead Bill to Protect Women's Retirement Security
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2022
Tweet - "With the Inflation Reduction Act, we're finally empowering Medicare to bring big pharma to the negotiating table to lower prescription drug costs for Washington state seniors."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2022
Tweet - "I've heard from people in WA state who've had to ration their insulin because they can't afford it. The Inflation Reduction Act will cap seniors' insulin costs at $35 a month. But we have to do more for EVERYONE. This isn't just about saving money--it's about saving lives."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 17, 2022
Tweet - "I led a roundtable in Vancouver to discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act is going to lower prescription drug costs for seniors & people with disabilities across WA state. Drug companies have been constantly jacking up prices just to make a quick buck. We're not letting it fly."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 24, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Stop Medicare Advantage Organizations from Improperly Denying Care for Seniors
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 12, 2022
Prior Auth Reform Legislation Reaches Critical Milestone Setting the Stage for Floor Action
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
April 28, 2022
Following Scathing HHS Report, Prior Auth Leaders Demand Bipartisan Reforms
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Tweet - "Everyone deserves to live with respect, dignity, and independence. For so many people with disabilities and older adults, that isn't the case. We must act to change that AND get caregivers the support they need. #CareCantWait"
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services - Ruiz Calls on Medicare to Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Seniors
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Seniors Access to Innovative Medical Devices
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Oct. 15, 2021
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner, and Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Pushing for Senior Citizen Access to Benefits
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 21, 2021
Senator Murray Announces Housing Funding for Foster Youth, Low-Income Seniors
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2021
Jayapal Leads 130 Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Lower Medicare Eligibility Age
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 3, 2021
Senate HELP Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills to Improve Suicide Prevention, Protect Pregnant Workers, and Support People with Disabilities
Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2021
DelBene, Duncan, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Care Coordination for Seniors
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 28, 2021
Senator Murray's Bill to Support Long-term Care Needs of Veterans Advances Out of Committee
Sen. Patty Murray
July 26, 2021
Duckworth And Durbin Join Murray And Underwood In Re-introducing Legislation To Protect Women's Retirement Security
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 28, 2021
Murray, Colleagues Unveil Key Legislation from President Biden's American Jobs Plan to Make Historic Investment in Care Economy
Sen. Patty Murray
June 23, 2021
Walorski Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Promising Patient Access to Breakthrough Medical Products
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
June 9, 2021
Senator Murray Introduces Bill to Support Long-term Care Needs of Veterans, Help Improve VA Oversight and Support for State Homes
Sen. Patty Murray
May 14, 2021
Bucshon, DelBene, Kelly, Bera Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Care More Efficient for Seniors by Reforming Prior Authorization
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
May 13, 2021
DelBene, Kelly, Bera, Bucshon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Care More Efficient for Seniors by Reforming Prior Authorization
Rep. Suzan DelBene
April 30, 2021
Rep. Smith Submits Community Project Funding Request for AiPACE Adult Day Center and Clinic
Rep. Adam Smith
April 29, 2021
Jayapal, Markey, and Lawmakers Introduce THRIVE Act
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Bowman and Sens. Brown, Sanders, and Warren Lead Colleagues in Calling for Desperately-Needed Expansions and Improvements to SSI Program
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 13, 2021
Senator Murray Highlights Historic Benefits of American Jobs Plan for Washington State
Sen. Patty Murray
April 7, 2021
Senator Murray Announces Federal Funding for Veterans Homes across Washington State
Sen. Patty Murray
March 30, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States - Dingell, Pressley, Lamb, Jayapal Lead Call for Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services in Recovery Package
Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
March 19, 2021
Newhouse Votes to Protect Central Washington Seniors
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 18, 2020
Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Electronic Prior Authorization System, Get Older Americans Timely Access to the Care They Need
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Oct. 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration - Democrats Criticize Proposed Labor Department Rule Weakening Tool to Advance Financial Interests of Workers and Retirees
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Murray Releases Report On Barriers Women Face Securing Retirement Assets Following Divorce
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 25, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Democrats Demand Trump Administration Rescind Proposals Leaving Workers' Retirement Savings at Risk
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Warren, Casey, Colleagues Urge Inclusion of Home and Community-Based Services Funding for Seniors and People with Disabilities in Future COVID-19 Legislation
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 28, 2020
Murray Presses for Bipartisan Work On Multiemployer Pension Crisis After Republicans Fail to Offer Solution In Latest COVID-19 Proposal
Sen. Patty Murray
July 24, 2020
DelBene, Welch, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 15, 2020
Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Warren, Murray, Casey, and Wyden Urge CDC and CMS to Collect All Necessary Demographic Data from Nursing Homes on COVID-19 Outbreaks
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Sen. Murray, Rep. Scott Press Trump Administration for Extended Comment Period On Weakened Retiree Protection
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 29, 2020
Senator Murray Blasts Secretary Scalia For Inadequate Proposal to Replace Retiree Protection He Fought to Strike Down
Sen. Patty Murray
June 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Murray and DeLauro Press Trump Administration On Nursing Home Oversight As Millions of Dollars Provided by Congress Remain Unspent
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 12, 2020
Legislation to Modernize Seniors' Health Care Secures Support from Bipartisan Majority of House
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
June 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
May 12, 2020
McEachin, Schrier Introduce Legislation for Medicare Beneficiaries to Receive COVID-19 Care at No Cost
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
April 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
March 27, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Murray Calls for Multiemployer Pension Crisis Solution to Protect Families From Additional Financial Uncertainty
Sen. Patty Murray
March 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 12, 2020
Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 18, 2023
AARP Endorses Cantwell-Grassley PBM Transparency Act
Sen.Maria Cantwell
Aug. 18, 2023
Murray, Baldwin, Underwood Lead Bill to Protect Women's Retirement Security
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 22, 2022
Tweet - "With the Inflation Reduction Act, we're finally empowering Medicare to bring big pharma to the negotiating table to lower prescription drug costs for Washington state seniors."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 24, 2022
Tweet - "I've heard from people in WA state who've had to ration their insulin because they can't afford it. The Inflation Reduction Act will cap seniors' insulin costs at $35 a month. But we have to do more for EVERYONE. This isn't just about saving money--it's about saving lives."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 17, 2022
Tweet - "I led a roundtable in Vancouver to discuss how the Inflation Reduction Act is going to lower prescription drug costs for seniors & people with disabilities across WA state. Drug companies have been constantly jacking up prices just to make a quick buck. We're not letting it fly."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 24, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Stop Medicare Advantage Organizations from Improperly Denying Care for Seniors
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 12, 2022
Prior Auth Reform Legislation Reaches Critical Milestone Setting the Stage for Floor Action
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
April 28, 2022
Following Scathing HHS Report, Prior Auth Leaders Demand Bipartisan Reforms
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Tweet - "Everyone deserves to live with respect, dignity, and independence. For so many people with disabilities and older adults, that isn't the case. We must act to change that AND get caregivers the support they need. #CareCantWait"
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 21, 2022
Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services - Ruiz Calls on Medicare to Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Seniors
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Nov. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Seniors Access to Innovative Medical Devices
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Oct. 15, 2021
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner, and Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Pushing for Senior Citizen Access to Benefits
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 21, 2021
Senator Murray Announces Housing Funding for Foster Youth, Low-Income Seniors
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2021
Jayapal Leads 130 Lawmakers in Introducing Bill to Lower Medicare Eligibility Age
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 3, 2021
Senate HELP Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills to Improve Suicide Prevention, Protect Pregnant Workers, and Support People with Disabilities
Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2021
DelBene, Duncan, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Care Coordination for Seniors
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 28, 2021
Senator Murray's Bill to Support Long-term Care Needs of Veterans Advances Out of Committee
Sen.Patty Murray
July 26, 2021
Duckworth And Durbin Join Murray And Underwood In Re-introducing Legislation To Protect Women's Retirement Security
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 28, 2021
Murray, Colleagues Unveil Key Legislation from President Biden's American Jobs Plan to Make Historic Investment in Care Economy
Sen.Patty Murray
June 23, 2021
Walorski Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Promising Patient Access to Breakthrough Medical Products
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
June 9, 2021
Senator Murray Introduces Bill to Support Long-term Care Needs of Veterans, Help Improve VA Oversight and Support for State Homes
Sen.Patty Murray
May 14, 2021
Bucshon, DelBene, Kelly, Bera Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Care More Efficient for Seniors by Reforming Prior Authorization
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
May 13, 2021
DelBene, Kelly, Bera, Bucshon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Care More Efficient for Seniors by Reforming Prior Authorization
Rep.Suzan DelBene
April 30, 2021
Rep. Smith Submits Community Project Funding Request for AiPACE Adult Day Center and Clinic
Rep.Adam Smith
April 29, 2021
Jayapal, Markey, and Lawmakers Introduce THRIVE Act
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 19, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Bowman and Sens. Brown, Sanders, and Warren Lead Colleagues in Calling for Desperately-Needed Expansions and Improvements to SSI Program
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 13, 2021
Senator Murray Highlights Historic Benefits of American Jobs Plan for Washington State
Sen.Patty Murray
April 7, 2021
Senator Murray Announces Federal Funding for Veterans Homes across Washington State
Sen.Patty Murray
March 30, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States - Dingell, Pressley, Lamb, Jayapal Lead Call for Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services in Recovery Package
Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
March 19, 2021
Newhouse Votes to Protect Central Washington Seniors
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 18, 2020
Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Electronic Prior Authorization System, Get Older Americans Timely Access to the Care They Need
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Oct. 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration - Democrats Criticize Proposed Labor Department Rule Weakening Tool to Advance Financial Interests of Workers and Retirees
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Murray Releases Report On Barriers Women Face Securing Retirement Assets Following Divorce
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 25, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Democrats Demand Trump Administration Rescind Proposals Leaving Workers' Retirement Savings at Risk
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Warren, Casey, Colleagues Urge Inclusion of Home and Community-Based Services Funding for Seniors and People with Disabilities in Future COVID-19 Legislation
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 28, 2020
Murray Presses for Bipartisan Work On Multiemployer Pension Crisis After Republicans Fail to Offer Solution In Latest COVID-19 Proposal
Sen.Patty Murray
July 24, 2020
DelBene, Welch, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 15, 2020
Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Warren, Murray, Casey, and Wyden Urge CDC and CMS to Collect All Necessary Demographic Data from Nursing Homes on COVID-19 Outbreaks
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Sen. Murray, Rep. Scott Press Trump Administration for Extended Comment Period On Weakened Retiree Protection
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 29, 2020
Senator Murray Blasts Secretary Scalia For Inadequate Proposal to Replace Retiree Protection He Fought to Strike Down
Sen.Patty Murray
June 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Murray and DeLauro Press Trump Administration On Nursing Home Oversight As Millions of Dollars Provided by Congress Remain Unspent
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 12, 2020
Legislation to Modernize Seniors' Health Care Secures Support from Bipartisan Majority of House
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
June 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
May 12, 2020
McEachin, Schrier Introduce Legislation for Medicare Beneficiaries to Receive COVID-19 Care at No Cost
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
April 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressmen Panetta Co-Leads Letter Urging IRS to Provide Automatic COVID-19 Relief Payments to Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
March 27, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Murray Calls for Multiemployer Pension Crisis Solution to Protect Families From Additional Financial Uncertainty
Sen.Patty Murray
March 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 12, 2020
Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
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