Issues / Disaster Response / Event · Sep 28 – Sep 29, 2026
Eastern Washington Wildfires Recovery
Washington's congressional delegation is requesting federal disaster declarations for Eastern Washington wildfires. Senator Patty Murray led the delegation letter, joined by Senators Maria Cantwell and Representatives Suzan DelBene, Kim Schrier, and Representative Baumgartner. The requests seek Major Disaster Declarations to enable federal recovery assistance for affected areas.
AI summary of the releases below · Oct 8, 2026
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How the conversation moved
Democrat Republican · one dot = one action| Action type | Wed23 | Thu24 | Fri25 | Sat26 | Sun27 | Mon282 | Tue292 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions | 3 | |||||||
| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 1 |
Where they stand
No member argued against another in this windowWhat each party did · Democrats 3 · Republicans 1
- 2Requested action1
- 1Sent letters0
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Every action
4 actions · 5 releases- Sep 29, 2026
- Request
Joined delegation letter urging President approve disaster declaration for Washington wildfires.
- Request
Requested federal Major Disaster Declaration for Eastern Washington wildfires.
- Request
- Sep 28, 2026
- Request
Joined delegation requesting Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance for Washington wildfires.
- Letter
Led Washington delegation requesting Major Disaster Declaration for wildfire recovery.
- Request
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