Senator
Patty Murray
Washington · In office since 1993
Committees4
- Senate Committee on AppropriationsRanking Member
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Senate Committee on the Budget
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Also serves on 14 subcommittees.
Bills sponsored1205
- A bill to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5190 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 30, 2026)
- A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless and foster care youth. (opens in new tab)
S 5146 · Introduced Jul 28, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 28, 2026)
- A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for dual enrollment in the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the food distribution program on Indian reservations. (opens in new tab)
S 5132 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Jul 23, 2026)
- Values in Arms Export Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5082 · Introduced Jul 22, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Jul 22, 2026)
- A 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)". (opens in new tab)
SJRES 199 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Families
Latest: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215. (Jul 30, 2026)
- Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act (opens in new tab)
S 4919 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 24, 2026)
- Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act (opens in new tab)
S 4879 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 24, 2026)
- CHILD Labor Act (opens in new tab)
S 4817 · Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 17, 2026)
- SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4635 · Introduced May 21, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (May 21, 2026)
- Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act (opens in new tab)
S 4540 · Introduced May 14, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (May 14, 2026)
Bills cosponsored6390
- A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5189 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Jul 30, 2026)
- A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 823 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392) (Jul 30, 2026)
- A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5201 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 30, 2026)
- SAFE Banking Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4942 · Introduced Jul 28, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Jun 24, 2026)
- A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization. (opens in new tab)
S 5108 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 23, 2026)
- A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities. (opens in new tab)
SRES 814 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271) (Jul 23, 2026)
- Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5076 · Introduced Jul 22, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 22, 2026)
- A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women. (opens in new tab)
SCONRES 36 · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4196-4197) (Jul 21, 2026)
- Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (opens in new tab)
S 5022 · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jul 16, 2026)
- Work Without Worry Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5006 · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jul 15, 2026)
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