U.S. Senator · D · Connecticut
Christopher Murphy
- Term
- 2025–2031
- Office
- 136 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 158
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Murphy puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Murphy's profile cites 98 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
98 bills
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Their stated view
- Support Workers and Fair Wages — Supports legislation to increase the minimum wage, protect workers' rights to organize, and ensure fair treatment for college athletes.
Commitments tracked here
- Strengthen Social Security for Caregivers
- Ensure Living Wages for All
The record (98)
- Bill cosponsoredEqual Employment for All Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-15
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2021Latest action 2021-05-28
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023Latest action 2023-04-19
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill cosponsoredPaycheck Fairness ActLatest action 2025-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredFair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredProtect America’s Workforce ActLatest action 2025-09-17
- Bill authoredLiving Wage For All ActLatest action 2026-07-14
Defense & security
Extensive record
Murphy's profile cites 33 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
33 bills
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Their stated view
- Responsible Foreign Policy — Seeks to ensure congressional authorization for military actions abroad and reviews foreign military sales to ensure they align with U.S. interests.
Commitments tracked here
- Ensure Congressional Authorization for Military Force
The record (34)
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-05-13
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-03-05
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-03-05
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-04-13
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-07-30
Justice & civil rights
Extensive record
Murphy's profile cites 24 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
24 bills
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Their stated view
- Prevent Gun Violence — Advocates for stronger gun safety laws, including expanded background checks and the establishment of a federal office dedicated to preventing gun violence.
Commitments tracked here
- Expand Gun Violence Prevention Efforts
The record (25)
- Bill authoredOffice of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-22
- Bill cosponsoredGun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredWest Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025Latest action 2025-08-01
- Bill authoredOffice of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.Latest action 2025-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredBreak the Cycle of Violence ActLatest action 2025-06-28
- Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors and victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor and one of the most influential voices of courage in the United States in the fight to end gun violence.Latest action 2026-02-13
- Bill authoredImproving Public Safety Through Immigration Warrant Issuance ActLatest action 2024-03-21
Other
Substantial record
Murphy's profile cites 16 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
16 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Support College Athlete Rights and Economic Freedom
The record (17)
- Bill authoredCollege Athlete Economic Freedom ActLatest action 2021-02-04
- Bill authoredCollege Athlete Economic Freedom ActLatest action 2023-07-26
- Bill authoredCollege Athlete Economic Freedom ActLatest action 2025-07-28
- Bill authoredFair Play for Women ActLatest action 2022-12-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the Army-Navy football game as America's Game.Latest action 2026-02-25
- Bill authoredFair Play for Women ActLatest action 2025-02-12
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution commending and congratulating the Trinity College men's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men's Basketball National Championship.Latest action 2025-05-13
- Bill cosponsoredHome Team Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
Health care
Substantial record
Murphy's profile cites 8 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
8 bills
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Their stated view
- Promote Health and Patient Safety — Champions legislation to protect healthcare whistleblowers, address specific health conditions, and ensure patient safety in medical facilities.
Commitments tracked here
- Protect Patient Safety and Whistleblowers
The record (8)
- Bill authoredPatient Safety and Whistleblower Protections ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill authoredStrengthening Consumer Protections and Medical Debt Transparency ActLatest action 2023-07-25
- Bill authoredStrengthening Consumer Protections and Medical Debt Transparency ActLatest action 2022-11-30
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Essential Healthcare ActLatest action 2025-07-29
- Bill authoredStrengthening Consumer Protections and Medical Debt Transparency ActLatest action 2020-09-24
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the United States to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2025-04-09
- Bill authoredTake Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredStriking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection ActLatest action 2025-06-05
Immigration & border
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Murphy has stated a position on reform immigration system, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Reform Immigration System — Works to improve conditions for detainees, support community-based refugee reception programs, and ensure due process in immigration procedures.
What Murphy 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.
- 01Justice
Prevent Gun Violence
Advocates for stronger gun safety laws, including expanded background checks and the establishment of a federal office dedicated to preventing gun violence.
- 02Economy
Support Workers and Fair Wages
Supports legislation to increase the minimum wage, protect workers' rights to organize, and ensure fair treatment for college athletes.
- 03Immigration
Reform Immigration System
Works to improve conditions for detainees, support community-based refugee reception programs, and ensure due process in immigration procedures.
- 04Health
Promote Health and Patient Safety
Champions legislation to protect healthcare whistleblowers, address specific health conditions, and ensure patient safety in medical facilities.
- 05Defense
Responsible Foreign Policy
Seeks to ensure congressional authorization for military actions abroad and reviews foreign military sales to ensure they align with U.S. interests.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below links to its source and potentially related congressional records. Topic matches do not establish support, opposition, a verified speech, or fulfillment. Senate roll-call votes are not currently included in this collection.
- Defense
Ensure Congressional Authorization for Military Force
Require congressional authorization for any use of United States Armed Forces in hostilities, particularly concerning actions within or against Iran, to uphold constitutional authority.
On the record: 33 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-05-13
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-03-05
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill authoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-03-05
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-04-13
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-07-30
- Social Welfare
Strengthen Social Security for Caregivers
Implement a Social Security Caregiver Credit to recognize and compensate individuals who provide care for family members, ensuring their future financial security.
On the record: 17 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2021Latest action 2021-05-28
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023Latest action 2023-04-19
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2019Latest action 2019-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredFAMILY ActLatest action 2025-09-16
- Bill cosponsoredEssential Caregivers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-16
- Bill authoredNational Strategy for Social Connection ActLatest action 2026-06-17
- Bill authoredMEME ActLatest action 2025-05-06
- Economy
Ensure Living Wages for All
Advocate for legislation that guarantees a living wage for all workers, ensuring economic stability and fair compensation for labor.
On the record: 85 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredEqual Employment for All Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-15
- Bill cosponsoredPaycheck Fairness ActLatest action 2025-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredFair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredProtect America’s Workforce ActLatest action 2025-09-17
- Bill authoredLiving Wage For All ActLatest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredFair Wages for Home Care Workers ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredBan Congressional Stock Trading ActLatest action 2025-05-22
- Bill cosponsoredFAMILY ActLatest action 2025-09-16
- Sports and Recreation
Support College Athlete Rights and Economic Freedom
Champion legislation that grants college athletes the right to organize and collectively bargain, as well as economic freedom to benefit from their name, image, and likeness.
On the record: 16 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredCollege Athlete Economic Freedom ActLatest action 2021-02-04
- Bill authoredCollege Athlete Economic Freedom ActLatest action 2023-07-26
- Bill authoredCollege Athlete Economic Freedom ActLatest action 2025-07-28
- Bill authoredFair Play for Women ActLatest action 2022-12-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the Army-Navy football game as America's Game.Latest action 2026-02-25
- Bill authoredFair Play for Women ActLatest action 2025-02-12
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution commending and congratulating the Trinity College men's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men's Basketball National Championship.Latest action 2025-05-13
- Bill cosponsoredHome Team Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
- Health
Protect Patient Safety and Whistleblowers
Enact measures to protect healthcare whistleblowers from retaliation and improve patient safety standards within hospitals and medical facilities.
On the record: 8 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredPatient Safety and Whistleblower Protections ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill authoredStrengthening Consumer Protections and Medical Debt Transparency ActLatest action 2023-07-25
- Bill authoredStrengthening Consumer Protections and Medical Debt Transparency ActLatest action 2022-11-30
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Essential Healthcare ActLatest action 2025-07-29
- Bill authoredStrengthening Consumer Protections and Medical Debt Transparency ActLatest action 2020-09-24
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the United States to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2025-04-09
- Bill authoredTake Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredStriking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection ActLatest action 2025-06-05
- Justice
Expand Gun Violence Prevention Efforts
Establish a federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention and expand background checks for firearm purchases to reduce gun-related deaths and injuries.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredOffice of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-22
- Bill cosponsoredGun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredWest Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025Latest action 2025-08-01
- Bill authoredOffice of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.Latest action 2025-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredBreak the Cycle of Violence ActLatest action 2025-06-28
- Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors and victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor and one of the most influential voices of courage in the United States in the fight to end gun violence.Latest action 2026-02-13
- Bill authoredImproving Public Safety Through Immigration Warrant Issuance ActLatest action 2024-03-21
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