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Patty Murray

U.S. Senator · Washington · Democrat · Ranking Member, Appropriations

Statements and posts

474 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.

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Activity, last 12 weeks

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2 statements, Jul 2, 2026

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  1. Press release

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    Murray, Peters, Schumer, & Merkley Lead All Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants

    Led Senate Democrats demanding OMB rescind rule allowing president to politicize federal grants.

    “Article I of the Constitution vests the power of the purse in Congress, which Congress has historically exercised by appropriating taxpayer dollars through federal grants to fund critical programs, including to protect public safety, advance scientific research, and support health and nutrition initiatives.”
  2. Murray Leads Colleagues in Calling on RFK Jr. to Reinstate 50+ Recently Cancelled Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants

    Called on HHS Secretary to reinstate over 50 cancelled teen pregnancy prevention grants.

    “We demand that you immediately reverse course and reinstate funding for established grantees of the TPP Program, who are midway through their grants and doing essential work to prevent teen pregnancy”

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