Patty Murray

I strongly support the administration's efforts to tackle this problem head on, including the executive order that President Biden signed in March to better prioritize investments in women's health across the Federal research portfolio.

It should not be controversial to say that we want all of our workers to have good wages and benefits and fair treatment from their employer, and safe workplaces.

The number of children and youth found employed in violation of Federal law has risen 88 percent since 2019.

Yet, continued technical challenges and another 6 months of delays from when the form should usually launch in October have left students, families, and institutions of higher education uncertain of their future.

We absolutely can do more. The new initiative now gives us an opportunity to address current challenges that are really important to women.

I think I speak on behalf of many of us that we really want to see what we can do to help make sure NIH is really focusing on it.

If we are serious about protecting our families here, then we need robust defense and non-defense spending.

I hope to continue that progress in this budget.

It is crucial that we maintain strong investments in life-saving biomedical research, building a strong healthcare workforce, and public health system.

I am laser-focused on making sure the Federal Government is doing everything we can to support young people who are experiencing homelessness.

The U.S. is now one of the most dangerous places in the world to give birth.

I would really like you to commit to an independent investigation conducted by an entity outside of the Department to inspect the conditions and practices at that ICE facility in Tacoma.

I am very frustrated by recent reports on the overuse of isolation from the general population at ICE facilities.

We have got to make sure that we do the utmost to make sure people are being treated humanely.

We must continue working together to actually address the problems that we are facing and make sure DHS has the basic resources that it needs.

I hope that we can all agree the Department of Homeland Security does essential work that should not be undermined or short-changed by partisan infighting.

The President has repeatedly sought support from Congress to fund critical needs on our border, it is funding that provides a humane environment for some of the most vulnerable people in our hemisphere.

I really strongly caution that ICE needs to take these unsafe, inhumane conditions... very seriously when you consider renewing the contract at that facility, it expires in 2025.

I would really like you to commit to an independent investigation conducted by an entity outside of the Department to inspect the conditions and practices at that ICE facility in Tacoma.

I am very frustrated by recent reports on the overuse of isolation from the general population at ICE facilities.

We have got to make sure that we do the utmost to make sure people are being treated humanely.

I hope that we can all agree the Department of Homeland Security does essential work that should not be undermined or short-changed by partisan infighting.

Our economy really depends on our ability to ensure that countless goods, as well as people, can move through our borders in a safe, orderly, and timely way.

We must continue working together to actually address the problems that we are facing and make sure DHS has the basic resources that it needs.

These service members and their families need to have a safe, reliable, affordable place to live, period.