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Oct. 13, 2022
Cantwell Statement on Social Security Rate Increase
Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Fill Leadership Posts at Social Security Administration
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 15, 2022
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Kilmer Pushes Federal Government to Improve Services, Eliminate "Time Tax"
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Aug. 14, 2022
Tweet - "Social Security has been a lifeline for Americans' retirement since it was signed into law 87 years ago. But Republicans have made clear that they want to gut Social Security--and will if they get the chance. We absolutely can't let them."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Larson and Ways and Means Democrats Urge Social Security Administration to Create Beneficiary Advocate Position
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Ask any parent or family who's needed paid leave but didn't have it and they'll tell you: paid leave is absolutely necessary for families and for our economy. I joined @PaidLeaveforAll and my colleagues today to continue the fight to get this done."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "We need paid leave for all workers because it's crystal clear how many workers and families would benefit from it. RT if you agree the time to get this done is now."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "In today's economy, quality, affordable child care for every working family isn't a "nice to have." It's a "must have." Let's get #BuildBackBetter passed."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021
Tweet - "The problem: the cost of housing in WA state and across the country is too high. The solution: pass #BuildBackBetter, which will repair and build more affordable housing and help people across Washington state keep up with their rent and mortgage payments."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Well, would you look at the time...Pass #BuildBackBetter & act on climate"
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021
Tweet - "To truly help working parents get back to work after this pandemic, we need to make sure they can find and afford child care. That's what #BuildBackBetter will do."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Public health should be a fast-growing sector full of opportunities for high-quality jobs, and it can be. When we pass #BuildBackBetter, we won't just strengthen public health and protect our communities--we'll support training programs and job opportunities in the process."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working hard to lower every day costs for families and build an economy that finally puts workers first. As we work to address inflation, #BuildBackBetter will help by lowering the cost of child care, health care, and so much more for working families."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2021
Tweet - "We've made a lot of progress towards rebuilding our economy from the COVID-19 pandemic. But parents have made it clear: getting back to work means lowering their child care costs and making it easier to find. Let's pass #BuildBackBetter and get it done."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2021
Tweet - "The pandemic made clearer than ever how urgently we must address health inequities. Developing a more diverse health workforce will help ensure our communities can get the care they need--& we can go further by building off the American Rescue Plan & passing #BuildBackBetter."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Family caregivers are a crucial part of helping older Americans & people with disabilities live their lives with the dignity & respect they deserve. #BuildBackBetter will help more people get caregiving services & help caregivers finally get the support they've earned. #NFCMonth"
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2021
Tweet - "The #BuildBackBetter Act won't just help us address the climate crisis, it'll also create the opportunity for thousands of good-paying union jobs to produce clean energy through wind, solar, and more. Let's pass this bill and work towards electrifying everything!"
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Happy birthday, @POTUS ! It's so refreshing to once again have a President who I know is fighting for families--especially those in WA state. Now, the Senate should act to deliver on his agenda and pass #BuildBackBetter."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Apprenticeship programs are proven models that create good-paying job opportunities for people in Washington state and across the country--and #BuildBackBetter will help expand access to those opportunities for more students and workers. #NAW2021"
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Finding and affording child care is holding working parents back. #BuildBackBetter will dramatically lower child care costs, increase the number of high quality providers, and finally pay child care workers the higher wages they deserve."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021
Tweet - "From the start, I've made it absolutely clear: we need both the bipartisan infrastructure law and the #BuildBackBetter Act to give families, workers, and small businesses the opportunities they need to succeed. The Senate should vote on Build Back Better as soon as possible."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 18, 2021
Tweet - "Tonight the House GOP leader made it clear he's for higher child care & health care costs for families, climate inaction, and an economy that only works for the super wealthy. Democrats disagree and that's why we're fighting to #BuildBackBetter."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 18, 2021
Tweet - "No child should go without quality primary health care. #BuildBackBetter will lower health costs for families and Democrats won't stop there. #ChildHealthWeek"
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 18, 2021
Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help build an economy that truly works for everyone by lowering the cost of child care, health care, and more for families in Washington state and across the country. RT if you agree that we need to get this done."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2021
Tweet - "So many working parents can't find child care that's close to home--let alone affordable. The #BuildBackBetter plan would finally take steps to help increase the number of high-quality child care providers and lower costs for families."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2021
MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration; Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Graves Pushes Social Security Administration To Reopen Offices
Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Sept. 10, 2021
Jayapal and Cárdenas Introduce Bill to Expand Health Care, Nutrition Assistance, and Other Support Programs to Immigrants
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Aug. 3, 2021
Senator Murray Statement on New CDC Eviction Moratorium
Sen. Patty Murray
July 27, 2021
Senator Murray, Representative DelBene, Western State Lawmakers Push for More Relief Following Historic Wildfires, Droughts, Heat
Sen. Patty Murray
June 23, 2021
Bilirakis And DelBene Bill Promises Seniors Access To Breakthrough Medical Products
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
June 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and the Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - U.S. Rep. Lawrence Joins House Colleagues Calling for President Bident to Extend and Strengthen CDC Eviction Moratorium
Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
June 17, 2021
Kuster, Burchett, Schrier, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Make Graduate Education More Affordable for Low-Income Students
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
June 16, 2021
Pocan, Scott, Hirono, Murray Introduce Bill to Double Pell Grant, Make College More Affordable
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council, and the Hon. Cecilia Roues, Chair of the Council of Economic Affairs - Pascrell, Sewell Demand Data on GOP-led Termination of Unemployment Assistance
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
June 8, 2021
Jayapal and Meng Lead Lawmakers in Introducing the Housing is a Human Right Act
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 8, 2021
Khanna, Progressives Reintroduce Universal Health Care System at State Level
Rep. Adam Smith, ...
June 2, 2021
Senator Murray Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Primary Care Access for Women And Children
Sen. Patty Murray
May 28, 2021
Senator Murray Statement on President Biden Removing the Hyde Amendment from the Proposed Budget
Sen. Patty Murray
May 26, 2021
Senator Murray Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 21, 2021
Reps. Gomez, Schrier, and Hayes, Senators Coons and Brown Reintroduce Asset Act to Bolster Social Safety Net
Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
May 20, 2021
Rep. Raskin Co-Introduces Historic Congressional Resolution to End Poverty
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 20, 2021
U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Patty Murray, U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene Unveil Legislation to Support Sustainable Workplace Retirement Plans
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 17, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Honorable Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Jayapal Leads Democrats in Pushing Leadership to Go Big, Bold, and Fast in Next Package
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 9, 2021
GOP Plan to Tie Food Stamps to Job Training Is Not "Reform'
Rep. Suzan DelBene
April 30, 2021
Rep. Smith Submits Community Project Funding Request for the MLK Mixed Use Affordable Housing and Early Learning Center
Rep. Adam Smith
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 13, 2022
Cantwell Statement on Social Security Rate Increase
Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Fill Leadership Posts at Social Security Administration
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 15, 2022
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Kilmer Pushes Federal Government to Improve Services, Eliminate "Time Tax"
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Aug. 14, 2022
Tweet - "Social Security has been a lifeline for Americans' retirement since it was signed into law 87 years ago. But Republicans have made clear that they want to gut Social Security--and will if they get the chance. We absolutely can't let them."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Larson and Ways and Means Democrats Urge Social Security Administration to Create Beneficiary Advocate Position
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
March 2, 2022
Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Usda to Issue Clearer Guidance That Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Ask any parent or family who's needed paid leave but didn't have it and they'll tell you: paid leave is absolutely necessary for families and for our economy. I joined @PaidLeaveforAll and my colleagues today to continue the fight to get this done."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "We need paid leave for all workers because it's crystal clear how many workers and families would benefit from it. RT if you agree the time to get this done is now."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "In today's economy, quality, affordable child care for every working family isn't a "nice to have." It's a "must have." Let's get #BuildBackBetter passed."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021
Tweet - "The problem: the cost of housing in WA state and across the country is too high. The solution: pass #BuildBackBetter, which will repair and build more affordable housing and help people across Washington state keep up with their rent and mortgage payments."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Well, would you look at the time...Pass #BuildBackBetter & act on climate"
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 28, 2021
Tweet - "To truly help working parents get back to work after this pandemic, we need to make sure they can find and afford child care. That's what #BuildBackBetter will do."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Public health should be a fast-growing sector full of opportunities for high-quality jobs, and it can be. When we pass #BuildBackBetter, we won't just strengthen public health and protect our communities--we'll support training programs and job opportunities in the process."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Senate Democrats are working hard to lower every day costs for families and build an economy that finally puts workers first. As we work to address inflation, #BuildBackBetter will help by lowering the cost of child care, health care, and so much more for working families."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 23, 2021
Tweet - "We've made a lot of progress towards rebuilding our economy from the COVID-19 pandemic. But parents have made it clear: getting back to work means lowering their child care costs and making it easier to find. Let's pass #BuildBackBetter and get it done."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2021
Tweet - "The pandemic made clearer than ever how urgently we must address health inequities. Developing a more diverse health workforce will help ensure our communities can get the care they need--& we can go further by building off the American Rescue Plan & passing #BuildBackBetter."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 22, 2021
Tweet - "Family caregivers are a crucial part of helping older Americans & people with disabilities live their lives with the dignity & respect they deserve. #BuildBackBetter will help more people get caregiving services & help caregivers finally get the support they've earned. #NFCMonth"
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2021
Tweet - "The #BuildBackBetter Act won't just help us address the climate crisis, it'll also create the opportunity for thousands of good-paying union jobs to produce clean energy through wind, solar, and more. Let's pass this bill and work towards electrifying everything!"
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Happy birthday, @POTUS ! It's so refreshing to once again have a President who I know is fighting for families--especially those in WA state. Now, the Senate should act to deliver on his agenda and pass #BuildBackBetter."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Apprenticeship programs are proven models that create good-paying job opportunities for people in Washington state and across the country--and #BuildBackBetter will help expand access to those opportunities for more students and workers. #NAW2021"
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Finding and affording child care is holding working parents back. #BuildBackBetter will dramatically lower child care costs, increase the number of high quality providers, and finally pay child care workers the higher wages they deserve."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 19, 2021
Tweet - "From the start, I've made it absolutely clear: we need both the bipartisan infrastructure law and the #BuildBackBetter Act to give families, workers, and small businesses the opportunities they need to succeed. The Senate should vote on Build Back Better as soon as possible."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 18, 2021
Tweet - "Tonight the House GOP leader made it clear he's for higher child care & health care costs for families, climate inaction, and an economy that only works for the super wealthy. Democrats disagree and that's why we're fighting to #BuildBackBetter."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 18, 2021
Tweet - "No child should go without quality primary health care. #BuildBackBetter will lower health costs for families and Democrats won't stop there. #ChildHealthWeek"
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 18, 2021
Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help build an economy that truly works for everyone by lowering the cost of child care, health care, and more for families in Washington state and across the country. RT if you agree that we need to get this done."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 17, 2021
Tweet - "So many working parents can't find child care that's close to home--let alone affordable. The #BuildBackBetter plan would finally take steps to help increase the number of high-quality child care providers and lower costs for families."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 15, 2021
MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
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, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration; Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Graves Pushes Social Security Administration To Reopen Offices
Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Sept. 10, 2021
Jayapal and Cárdenas Introduce Bill to Expand Health Care, Nutrition Assistance, and Other Support Programs to Immigrants
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Aug. 3, 2021
Senator Murray Statement on New CDC Eviction Moratorium
Sen.Patty Murray
July 27, 2021
Senator Murray, Representative DelBene, Western State Lawmakers Push for More Relief Following Historic Wildfires, Droughts, Heat
Sen.Patty Murray
June 23, 2021
Bilirakis And DelBene Bill Promises Seniors Access To Breakthrough Medical Products
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
June 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and the Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - U.S. Rep. Lawrence Joins House Colleagues Calling for President Bident to Extend and Strengthen CDC Eviction Moratorium
Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
June 17, 2021
Kuster, Burchett, Schrier, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Make Graduate Education More Affordable for Low-Income Students
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
June 16, 2021
Pocan, Scott, Hirono, Murray Introduce Bill to Double Pell Grant, Make College More Affordable
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council, and the Hon. Cecilia Roues, Chair of the Council of Economic Affairs - Pascrell, Sewell Demand Data on GOP-led Termination of Unemployment Assistance
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
June 8, 2021
Jayapal and Meng Lead Lawmakers in Introducing the Housing is a Human Right Act
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 8, 2021
Khanna, Progressives Reintroduce Universal Health Care System at State Level
Rep.Adam Smith, ...
June 2, 2021
Senator Murray Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Primary Care Access for Women And Children
Sen.Patty Murray
May 28, 2021
Senator Murray Statement on President Biden Removing the Hyde Amendment from the Proposed Budget
Sen.Patty Murray
May 26, 2021
Senator Murray Introduces Sweeping Legislation to Ensure Kids Don't Go Hungry When School is Out
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 21, 2021
Reps. Gomez, Schrier, and Hayes, Senators Coons and Brown Reintroduce Asset Act to Bolster Social Safety Net
Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
May 20, 2021
Rep. Raskin Co-Introduces Historic Congressional Resolution to End Poverty
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
May 20, 2021
U.S. Senators Tina Smith & Patty Murray, U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene Unveil Legislation to Support Sustainable Workplace Retirement Plans
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 17, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Honorable Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Jayapal Leads Democrats in Pushing Leadership to Go Big, Bold, and Fast in Next Package
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 9, 2021
GOP Plan to Tie Food Stamps to Job Training Is Not "Reform'
Rep.Suzan DelBene
April 30, 2021
Rep. Smith Submits Community Project Funding Request for the MLK Mixed Use Affordable Housing and Early Learning Center
Rep.Adam Smith
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