Senator
Christopher Murphy
Connecticut · In office since 2013
Committees3
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Also serves on 10 subcommittees.
Bills sponsored628
- A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at children's playgrounds. (opens in new tab)
S 5437 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 17, 2026)
- A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at school bus stops for children. (opens in new tab)
S 5435 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 17, 2026)
- A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities. (opens in new tab)
S 5436 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 17, 2026)
- A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 850 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4674-4675) (Sep 14, 2026)
- Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act (opens in new tab)
S 5388 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 14, 2026)
- Living Wage For All Act (opens in new tab)
S 4981 · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 14, 2026)
- Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5341 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Aug 6, 2026)
- Supreme Court Ethics Act (opens in new tab)
S 5121 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Law
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 23, 2026)
- Luxury JET Act (opens in new tab)
S 4999 · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Jul 15, 2026)
- Summer for All Act (opens in new tab)
S 4847 · Introduced Jun 22, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 22, 2026)
Bills cosponsored3485
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 864 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sep 17, 2026)
- Fit to Serve Act (opens in new tab)
S 2006 · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Jun 10, 2025)
- Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act (opens in new tab)
S 4436 · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Apr 29, 2026)
- A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget. (opens in new tab)
SRES 859 · Introduced Sep 16, 2026
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sep 16, 2026)
- Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025 (opens in new tab)
S 2042 · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237. (Dec 2, 2025)
- A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. (opens in new tab)
S 4814 · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 17, 2026)
- Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (opens in new tab)
S 455 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Immigration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb 6, 2025)
- A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. (opens in new tab)
SRES 852 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4675-4677) (Sep 14, 2026)
- Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act (opens in new tab)
S 5389 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sep 14, 2026)
- 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act (opens in new tab)
S 1289 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Apr 3, 2025)
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