U.S. Senator · D · Washington
Patty Murray
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 154 Russell Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 134
- Speeches
- 1
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Murray puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Murray's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on economy & jobs
Their stated view
- Worker Rights and Fair Wages — Supports measures to strengthen labor protections, prevent wage theft, and ensure fair pay and safe working conditions.
Commitments tracked here
- Strengthen Labor Protections and Wages
The record (35)
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 57th anniversary of the establishment of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, recognizing the importance of the Commission in addressing inequities in our economy, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to further protect the rights of workers, hold employers accountable for workplace discrimination and harassment, and address the wage gap.Latest action 2022-07-13
- Bill authoredWage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery ActLatest action 2022-05-10
- Bill authoredFair Wages for Home Care Workers ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredDomestic Workers Bill of Rights ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Bill authoredReproductive Health Care Accessibility ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill authoredJeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-04
- Bill authoredClarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2024Latest action 2024-11-20
- Bill authoredChild Care for Working Families ActLatest action 2021-04-22
Health care
Extensive record
Murray's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on health care
Their stated view
- Protecting Reproductive Healthcare — Champions legislation to ensure access to comprehensive reproductive health services, including abortion and contraception.
Commitments tracked here
- Protect and Expand Reproductive Health Access
The record (26)
- Bill authoredLet Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredReproductive Freedom for Women ActLatest action 2024-07-11
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.Latest action 2026-04-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredJeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2019Latest action 2019-06-05
- Bill authoredWomen Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2019Latest action 2019-02-04
- Bill cosponsoredConvenient Contraception ActLatest action 2025-04-01
- Bill authoredReproductive Health Care Accessibility ActLatest action 2026-05-14
Housing
Extensive record
Murray's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on housing
Their stated view
- Support for Working Families — Advocates for policies that enhance child care access, affordability, and quality to support working parents and children.
Commitments tracked here
- Expand Access to Child Care
The record (20)
- Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredChild Care for Working Families ActLatest action 2017-09-14
- Bill authoredChild Care Is Essential ActLatest action 2020-06-03
- Bill authoredChild Care Stabilization ActLatest action 2023-09-13
- Bill authoredVeteran Families Health Services Act of 2021Latest action 2021-06-23
- Bill authoredCAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2021Latest action 2021-11-15
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-20
- Bill authoredVeteran Families Health Services Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-30
Environment & energy
Substantial record
Murray's work here shows up as 19 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
19 bills
Go deeper on environment & energy
Commitments tracked here
- Conserve Public Lands and Natural Resources
The record (15)
- Bill authoredWild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers ActLatest action 2024-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredRoadless Area Conservation Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-02
- Bill cosponsoredAmerica’s Red Rock Wilderness ActLatest action 2025-03-27
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Conservation Association.Latest action 2019-03-28
- Bill cosponsoredFisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist.Latest action 2025-11-10
- Bill cosponsoredArctic Refuge Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-29
Agriculture & rural
Substantial record
Murray's work here shows up as 18 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
18 bills
Go deeper on agriculture & rural
Commitments tracked here
- Enhance Tribal Community Resources
The record (17)
- Bill authoredTribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredTribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredDefense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-05
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Latest action 2025-05-05
- Bill cosponsoredLower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration ActLatest action 2026-05-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Latest action 2026-05-12
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Latest action 2025-11-03
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision of 1974.Latest action 2024-03-05
Education
Substantial record
Murray's work here shows up as 13 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
13 bills·1 speech
Go deeper on education
Their stated view
- Access to Quality Education — Focuses on expanding educational opportunities, particularly for vulnerable youth, and improving higher education access.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Homeless and Foster Youth Education
The record (13)
- Bill authoredHigher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2024Latest action 2024-05-07
- Bill authoredHigher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-28
- Bill authoredHigher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth ActLatest action 2019-03-13
- Bill authoredHigher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2022Latest action 2022-02-09
- Bill cosponsoredKeeping All Students Safe ActLatest action 2025-12-11
- Bill authoredTyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021Latest action 2021-09-22
- Bill authoredTyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2019Latest action 2019-05-15
- Bill authoredSupporting Students in Response to Coronavirus ActLatest action 2020-03-12
Veterans
Substantial record
Murray's work here shows up as 9 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
9 bills
Go deeper on veterans
Their stated view
- Veteran and Military Family Support — Committed to improving healthcare, education, and community support for veterans, service members, and their families.
Commitments tracked here
- Improve Healthcare for Veterans and Service Members
The record (9)
- Bill authoredServicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill authoredVeteran Families Health Services Act of 2023Latest action 2023-09-14
- Bill authoredVeteran Families Health Services Act of 2021Latest action 2021-06-23
- Bill authoredVeteran Families Health Services Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill authoredWomen Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2019Latest action 2019-02-04
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredImproving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families ActLatest action 2025-07-10
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-06-25
What Murray stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Housing
Support for Working Families
Advocates for policies that enhance child care access, affordability, and quality to support working parents and children.
- 02Health
Protecting Reproductive Healthcare
Champions legislation to ensure access to comprehensive reproductive health services, including abortion and contraception.
- 03Economy
Worker Rights and Fair Wages
Supports measures to strengthen labor protections, prevent wage theft, and ensure fair pay and safe working conditions.
- 04Education
Access to Quality Education
Focuses on expanding educational opportunities, particularly for vulnerable youth, and improving higher education access.
- 05Veterans
Veteran and Military Family Support
Committed to improving healthcare, education, and community support for veterans, service members, and their families.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Health
Protect and Expand Reproductive Health Access
Aims to safeguard and expand access to reproductive healthcare services, including contraception and abortion, by protecting providers and ensuring access.
Where it stands: Senator Murray has repeatedly sponsored the 'Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act' in multiple Congresses, but the bill has not advanced past committee referral.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredLet Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredReproductive Freedom for Women ActLatest action 2024-07-11
- Bill authoredLet Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care ActLatest action 2022-08-02
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.Latest action 2026-04-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredLet Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care ActLatest action 2023-04-26
- Bill authoredJeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2019Latest action 2019-06-05
- Bill authoredWomen Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2019Latest action 2019-02-04
- Housing
Expand Access to Child Care
Seeks to make child care more affordable and accessible for working families by strengthening federal programs and regulations.
Where it stands: Senator Murray sponsored the 'Child Care for Working Families Act' (S. 288) in the current 119th Congress (2025-07-15), which has been referred to committee, and sponsored a joint resolution regarding a HHS rule on the Child Care and Development Fund (S.J.Res. 78) which was recently rejected in the Senate on 2026-07-30.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredChild Care for Working Families ActLatest action 2017-09-14
- Bill authoredChild Care for Working Families ActLatest action 2021-04-22
- Bill authoredChild Care for Working Families ActLatest action 2019-02-26
- Bill authoredChild Care for Working Families ActLatest action 2023-04-27
- Bill authoredChild Care Is Essential ActLatest action 2020-06-03
- Bill authoredChild Care for Working Families ActLatest action 2025-07-15
- Bill authoredChild Care Stabilization ActLatest action 2023-09-13
- Veterans
Improve Healthcare for Veterans and Service Members
Dedicated to enhancing health services for veterans, military families, and servicewomen, addressing specific needs like menopause research and access to primary care.
Where it stands: Senator Murray sponsored the Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act, which is currently on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.
On the record: 9 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredServicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill authoredVeteran Families Health Services Act of 2023Latest action 2023-09-14
- Bill authoredVeteran Families Health Services Act of 2021Latest action 2021-06-23
- Bill authoredVeteran Families Health Services Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill authoredWomen Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2019Latest action 2019-02-04
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredImproving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families ActLatest action 2025-07-10
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-06-25
- Agriculture
Enhance Tribal Community Resources
Advocates for improving tribal communities' access to essential resources, including nutrition assistance and defense community infrastructure.
Where it stands: Senator Murray sponsored S.4632, the Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2026, which was introduced in the current 119th Congress and is awaiting further action in the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
On the record: 18 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredTribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredTribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredDefense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-05
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Latest action 2025-05-05
- Bill cosponsoredLower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration ActLatest action 2026-05-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Latest action 2026-05-12
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Latest action 2025-11-03
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Boldt decision of 1974.Latest action 2024-03-05
- Economy
Strengthen Labor Protections and Wages
Committed to preventing wage theft, ensuring fair wages, and protecting workers' rights, including the right to organize and fair compensation.
Where it stands: Senator Murray has sponsored the 'Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act' and the 'Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act' in the current 119th Congress, both of which are currently pending in committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 57th anniversary of the establishment of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, recognizing the importance of the Commission in addressing inequities in our economy, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to further protect the rights of workers, hold employers accountable for workplace discrimination and harassment, and address the wage gap.Latest action 2022-07-13
- Bill authoredWage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery ActLatest action 2022-05-10
- Bill authoredWage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery ActLatest action 2019-07-11
- Bill authoredFair Wages for Home Care Workers ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill authoredWage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery ActLatest action 2023-09-12
- Bill cosponsoredDomestic Workers Bill of Rights ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Bill authoredWage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredReproductive Health Care Accessibility ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Education
Support Homeless and Foster Youth Education
Works to improve access to higher education and provide necessary support services for homeless and foster youth.
Where it stands: Senator Murray sponsored the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026, which was introduced and referred to committee in the current Congress.
On the record: 13 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredHigher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2024Latest action 2024-05-07
- Bill authoredHigher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-28
- Bill authoredHigher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth ActLatest action 2019-03-13
- Bill authoredHigher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2022Latest action 2022-02-09
- Bill authoredHigher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth ActLatest action 2017-09-12
- Bill cosponsoredKeeping All Students Safe ActLatest action 2025-12-11
- Bill authoredTyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021Latest action 2021-09-22
- Bill authoredTyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2019Latest action 2019-05-15
- Environment
Conserve Public Lands and Natural Resources
Supports protecting wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers, as demonstrated by efforts to conserve the Olympic Peninsula's natural environment.
Where it stands: Senator Murray sponsored the 'Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act' (S. 376), which was introduced on 2025-12-02 and had hearings in the Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining in the current 119th Congress.
On the record: 19 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredWild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers ActLatest action 2024-06-18
- Bill authoredWild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers ActLatest action 2022-05-03
- Bill authoredWild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers ActLatest action 2018-08-22
- Bill authoredWild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers ActLatest action 2019-05-09
- Bill authoredWild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers ActLatest action 2025-12-02
- Bill cosponsoredRoadless Area Conservation Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-02
- Bill cosponsoredAmerica’s Red Rock Wilderness ActLatest action 2025-03-27
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Conservation Association.Latest action 2019-03-28
Everything here is sourced from public records — Congress.gov, the Congressional Record, and the member's own statements. Nothing is scored or ranked. How we research these profiles.