U.S. Senator · D · Connecticut
Christopher Murphy
- Term
- 2025–2031
- Office
- 136 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 112
- Speeches
- 3
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 work here shows up as 42 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
42 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 (50)
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023Latest action 2023-04-19
- Bill cosponsoredFair Wages for Home Care Workers ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredFair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredProtect America’s Workforce ActLatest action 2025-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredEqual Employment for All Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-15
- Bill cosponsoredPaycheck Fairness ActLatest action 2025-03-25
- Bill authoredLiving Wage For All ActLatest action 2026-07-14
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2021Latest action 2021-05-28
Defense & security
Extensive record
Murphy's work here shows up as 24 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
24 bills·1 speech
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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 (12)
- 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
- Floor speech / statementDIRECTING THE REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN THAT HAVE NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS--Motion to ProceedLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredHealth Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-24
- 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 authoredTransparency in Classification Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-23
- Bill cosponsoredAudit the Pentagon ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredCHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-21
- Bill authoredSeaman Xavier Sandor Support for Sailors ActLatest action 2023-05-11
Justice & civil rights
Extensive record
Murphy's work here shows up as 23 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
23 bills·1 speech
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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 (23)
- Bill cosponsoredWest Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025Latest action 2025-08-01
- 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 authoredOffice of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
- Bill cosponsoredSenior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-14
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.Latest action 2026-01-07
- Bill cosponsored3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-25
- Bill cosponsoredLori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection ActLatest action 2026-07-30
Other
Substantial record
Murphy's work here shows up as 15 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
15 bills·1 speech
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Commitments tracked here
- Support College Athlete Rights and Economic Freedom
The record (11)
- Bill authoredCollege Athlete Economic Freedom ActLatest action 2025-07-28
- Bill authoredFair Play for Women ActLatest action 2025-02-12
- Bill authoredCollege Athlete Right to Organize ActLatest action 2025-07-28
- 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 authoredCollege Athlete Right To Organize ActLatest action 2021-05-27
- Bill cosponsoredHome Team Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the Army-Navy football game as America's Game.Latest action 2026-02-25
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball National Championship.Latest action 2025-05-01
Health care
Substantial record
Murphy's work here shows up as 8 bills authored or cosponsored, tied 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 (6)
- Bill authoredPatient Safety and Whistleblower Protections ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill authoredTake Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-12
- Bill authoredStrengthening Consumer Protections and Medical Debt Transparency ActLatest action 2023-07-25
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Essential Healthcare ActLatest action 2025-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredStriking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection ActLatest action 2025-06-05
- 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
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 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.
- 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.
Where it stands: Although Senator Murphy has repeatedly sponsored and cosponsored resolutions to require congressional authorization for military force against Iran, none have advanced beyond committee referral or been successfully discharged, and all listed actions are from 2026 within the current Congress.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
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 2026-03-05
- 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 2026-03-18
- 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 2026-03-04
- Floor speech / statementDIRECTING THE REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN THAT HAVE NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS--Motion to ProceedLatest 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 cosponsoredHealth Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-24
- 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 2026-06-24
- 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 2026-04-22
- 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.
Where it stands: Senator Murphy has repeatedly sponsored the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act in multiple Congresses, including S.3837 in 2026, S.1243 in 2023, S.1864 in 2021, and S.2333 in 2019, all of which were referred to committee and did not advance.
On the record: 17 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023Latest action 2023-04-19
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2021Latest action 2021-05-28
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2019Latest action 2019-07-30
- Bill authoredSocial Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill authoredAngel Tax Credit ActLatest action 2024-07-25
- Bill authoredNational Strategy for Social Connection ActLatest action 2026-06-17
- Bill authoredMEME ActLatest action 2025-05-06
- Bill authoredNational Strategy for Social Connection ActLatest action 2023-07-18
- 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.
Where it stands: Senator Murphy sponsored S.2687, the 'College Athlete Economic Freedom Act,' on July 28, 2025, which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, aligning with his promise to champion legislation.
On the record: 15 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredCollege Athlete Economic Freedom ActLatest action 2025-07-28
- Bill authoredCollege Athlete Economic Freedom ActLatest action 2023-07-26
- Bill authoredCollege Athlete Economic Freedom ActLatest action 2021-02-04
- Bill authoredFair Play for Women ActLatest action 2025-02-12
- Bill authoredCollege Athlete Right to Organize ActLatest action 2025-07-28
- Bill authoredFair Play for Women ActLatest action 2022-12-20
- 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 authoredFair Play for Women ActLatest action 2024-02-07
- 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.
Where it stands: Senator Murphy sponsored S.XYZ, the Living Wage For All Act, which was introduced on 2026-07-14 and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, indicating active legislative effort.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredFair Wages for Home Care Workers ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredFair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredProtect America’s Workforce ActLatest action 2025-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredEqual Employment for All Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-15
- Bill cosponsoredPaycheck Fairness ActLatest action 2025-03-25
- Bill authoredLiving Wage For All ActLatest action 2026-07-14
- Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.Latest action 2025-06-11
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the efforts of the United States and international partners to facilitate a security environment that is conducive to holding free and fair elections in Haiti and promoting a durable return to democratic governance.Latest action 2024-05-21
- Health
Protect Patient Safety and Whistleblowers
Enact measures to protect healthcare whistleblowers from retaliation and improve patient safety standards within hospitals and medical facilities.
Where it stands: Senator Murphy sponsored S.XXX, the Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act, which was referred to committee on 2026-03-12 and is currently pending.
On the record: 8 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredPatient Safety and Whistleblower Protections ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill authoredTake Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026Latest 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 authoredStrengthening Consumer Protections and Medical Debt Transparency ActLatest action 2020-09-24
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Essential Healthcare ActLatest action 2025-07-29
- Bill cosponsoredStriking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection ActLatest action 2025-06-05
- 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
- 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.
Where it stands: Senator Murphy sponsored the 'Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025' (S. 320), which was introduced on 2025-02-13 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and cosponsored the 'Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025' (S. 1475), introduced on 2025-07-29 and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, both of which are pending in the current Congress.
On the record: 23 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredWest Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025Latest action 2025-08-01
- 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 authoredOffice of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
- Bill cosponsoredSenior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-14
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence.Latest action 2026-01-07
- Bill cosponsored3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-25
- Bill cosponsoredLori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection ActLatest action 2026-07-30
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