Senator Murray Presses EPA Administrator on Agency Siding with Mega Polluters, Plans to Gut Clean Water Funding
banning PFAS in food packaging and in firefighting foam. And, in 2024, EPA actually followed Washington state
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Cantwell Grills USFS Chief on Trump Admin Withholding Wildfire Funds Crucial for WA Preparedness Ahead of Peak Fire Season
states on this issue […] in terms of firefighting capacity, that is not being impacted. When it comes … which provide training and equipment to local, volunteer firefighters that serve in 84% of the fire departments
Murray and Wyden Target Billionaire Trusts, Introduce Landmark Legislation to Close Loopholes Sheltering Potentially Trillions in Untaxed Wealth
Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee. “Firefighters and nurses don’t get to hide their money
On Senate Floor, Murray Slams Republicans for Cutting a Blank Check for ICE While Costs Skyrocket for Families Across the Country
criminal record whatsoever; we’re talking about firefighters, and grandpas and grandmas, and caregivers for our seniors, parents
Murray, Kaine Introduce Bicameral Resolution to Repeal Trump Administration Rule to Politicize Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
possible.” “Americans benefit from highly qualified teachers, firefighters, nonprofit hospital staff, social workers, and other critical public servants
Ahead of SOTU, Senator Murray Delivers Address to Washington state, Outlines How Trump Has Failed Working Americans by Driving Up Costs and Creating Chaos
breaks for the middle-class—teachers and firefighters—not billionaires. I want to build more affordable housing … breaks for the middle-class—teachers and firefighters—not billionaires.And when the top 1% and giant corporations just
On Lunar New Year, Senator Murray Celebrates Securing $1 Million for the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging Helpline
million public servants across the country—including firefighters, law enforcement officers, teachers, and other state and local government
Cantwell & Murray Send Letter to Forest Service Chief Demanding Answers on Understaffed National Forest Trails
fired Washington state personnel certified for wildland firefighting. In Washington state, layoffs at the USFS resulted largely
Murray & Cantwell Send Letter to Forest Service Chief Demanding Answers on Understaffed National Forest Trails
fired Washington state personnel certified for wildland firefighting. In Washington state, layoffs at the USFS resulted largely incuts
ROUNDUP: Cantwell Announces New Funding & Averts Devastating Cuts to Science, Weather Research, & Other Priorities
disasters, and eliminated funding that supports volunteer wildland firefighters. Read the full release HERE . Cantwell Applauds Funding
Senate Passes Three-Bill Funding Package in 82-15 Vote
taking on wildfire and smoke threats, supporting wildland firefighters, modernizing our water infrastructure, and fulfilling our trust
PASSED: Murray Secures Over $5 Billion for WA Priorities in Three-Bill Funding Package; Historic Funding for Hanford, $190 Million for Howard Hanson Dam, Rejecting Trump Cuts
everyone from Hanford workers to Tribes, to firefighters and scientists. “While President Trump proposed severe cuts to programs
Cantwell Defends America's Extreme Weather & Natural Disaster Preparedness Programs From Sweeping Cuts
programs on the president’s chopping block & extending firefighter pay raises WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed … Eliminated funding that supports volunteer wildland firefighters, training, and equipment and funding that private, local, and state landowners
Murray Floor Remarks on CJS, Energy & Water, Interior Funding Bills as Senate Takes Up Package
elimination, protects the pay of our federal wildland firefighters, and it rejects nearly $1 billion in Trump cuts
In Senate Floor Speech, Senator Murray Commends Rescue Efforts and Response to Devastating Flooding Across WA, Vows to Continue Fighting for Support Needed to Rebuild & Recover
constantly changing conditions. “Local officials, firefighters, and police departments—getting out important warnings, and getting people
At HELP Hearing, Senator Murray Lays Out How Trump is Driving Up Costs for Seniors, Attacking the Social Security Administration
million public servants across the country—including firefighters, law enforcement officers, teachers, and other state and local government
In Letter, Murray Voices Concern over DoD Delaying PFAS Cleanup at Hundreds of Military Bases Including Across WA State, Threatening Drinking Water Safety for Servicemembers and Families Nearby
bases. Senator Murray has also fought to include firefighters in studies on the effects on workers exposed … still ban the purchase and use of PFAS firefighting foam by September 30, 2026? What is the Department
Cantwell, Gallego & Colleagues Urge Trump Administration To Extend Public Comment Period For Roadless Rule Repeal
Maintain exemptions for hydropower development, public safety, and firefighting needs; Uphold the 9th and 10th U.S. Circuit Courts
Cantwell-led Bipartisan Fire Ready Nation Act Passes Senate
data that will improve wildfire forecasts which our firefighters need to save homes and lives,” said Sen. Cantwell … time lifesaving forecasts on the frontlines to keep firefighters safe. NOAA’s High-Resolution Rapid Refresh-Smoke model
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Interior-Environment, Transportation-HUD Bills
parks from being sold off. It ensures federal firefighters will not face a pay cut, and it fully
Under Cantwell Pressure, Admin Releases Critical Wildfire Funds
State Department of Natural Resources to use for firefighting training and equipment, forest management, and landscape restoration … equip state, local, and volunteer emergency responders and firefighters. This includes funding for fire academies, personal protection equipment
The Trump Admin Is Withholding Approx. $20M From WA For The 2025 Wildfire Season. Cantwell: “Why Aren’t We Releasing The Funds?”
Funding being withheld could be spent NOW on firefighting training & equipment, forest management, & landscape restoration WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today … Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the 2025 firefighting season and future fire seasons. President Trump’s Office
Cantwell, Murray, Crapo, Risch Honor Slain Idaho Firefighters With Moment of Silence on U.S. Senate Floor
Cantwell, Murray, Crapo, Risch Honor Slain Idaho Firefighters With Moment of Silence on U.S. Senate Floor WASHINGTON … Senate floor in remembrance of the two Idaho firefighters ambushed and killed, and a third injured, yesterday while
In Senate Floor Speech, Murray Rails Against Republican Bill That Will Rip Away Health Care, Nutrition Assistance, Abortion Access & Balloon National Debt to Fund Tax Cuts for Billionaires
give back to our communities—whether as a firefighter, a middle school teacher, or even here
Senator Murray Presses US Forest Service Chief on Wildfire Preparedness Amid Mass Layoffs & Funding Freezes at Hearing on Forest Service Budget
Trump. “Setting aside the proposal for a consolidated firefighting agency, this Budget proposes a $1.4 billion cut, that … across the country. The Administration claimed that no firefighters have been fired, but the reality