- MURRAY, PATTY
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- Experience: Senate: 1993-Present
- Home State: Washington
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $6,715,851Coverage End: Thursday, March 31, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Patty Murray
- Gender: Female
- Family: Husband: Rob; 2 Children: Randy, Sara
- Birth Date: 10/11/1950
- Birth Place: Bothell, WA
- Home City: Seattle, WA
- Religion: Roman Catholic
Education
- BA, Washington State University, 1972
Political Experience
- Minority Conference Secretary, United States Senate, 2015-present
- Senator, United States Senate, 1992-present
- Former Democratic Deputy Whip, United States Senate
- Former Assistant Floor Leader, United States Senate
- Majority Conference Secretary, United States Senate, 2011-2015
- Senator, Washington State Senate, 1988-1992
- Democratic Whip, Washington State Senate, 1990-1992
- Member, Board of Directors, Shoreline School District, Washington, 1985-1989
Current Legislative Committees
- Appropriations, Member
- Budget, Member
- Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Children and Families, Member
- Subcommittee on Defense, Member
- Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, Member
- Subcommittee on Energy And Water Development, Member
- Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Member
- Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Member
- Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, Member
- Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Member
- Veterans' Affairs, Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
- Member, Congressional Internet Caucus
- Member, Congressional Wine Caucus
- Member, Native American Caucus
- Co-Founder, Nuclear Cleanup Caucus
- Co-Chair, Nuclear Cleanup Caucus
- Member, Senate Hunger Caucus
- Member, Senate National Guard Caucus
- Member, Senate Potato Caucus
- Member, Senate Specialty Crops Caucus
- Member, Senate Steel Caucus
- Chair, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, 2001-2003, 2011-2013
Professional Experience
- Teacher
- Citizen Lobbyist, 1983-1988
- Instructor, Shoreline Community College, 1984-1987
- Education Volunteer, 1977-1984
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Former Member, Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Total: 3
04/23/2015
By Seung Min Kim | POLITICO
03/30/2015
By Catalina Camia | USA Today
03/27/2015
By Jamelle Bouie | slate.com
General Survey
Total: 428
| Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2012 | S.2401 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on sports footwear for women (other than ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear, snowboard boots and golf shoes), with spikes. | 04/26/2012 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 04/26/2012 | S.2400 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on sports footwear for men (other than ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots), valued $12/pair or higher, with spikes. | 04/26/2012 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 04/26/2012 | S.2399 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on sports footwear for persons other than men or women, valued at $12/pair or higher, other than ski-boots, cross-country ski footwear and snowboard boots. | 04/26/2012 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 04/19/2012 | S.2322 | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 | 04/19/2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359. (All Actions) |
| 04/17/2012 | S.Res.423 | A resolution congratulating Western Washington University for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Basketball Championship. | 04/17/2012 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 02/28/2012 | S.2135 | Child Care and Resources Education Act of 2012 | 02/28/2012 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
| 02/27/2012 | S.962 | Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2011 | 02/27/2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 330. (All Actions) |
| 02/09/2012 | S.Res.371 | A resolution designating the week of February 6 through 10, 2012, as "National School Counseling Week". | 02/09/2012 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 01/13/2012 | S.888 | A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of Illabot Creek in Skagit County, Washington, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. | 01/13/2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281. (All Actions) |
| 01/13/2012 | S.322 | Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act | 01/13/2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 270. (All Actions) |
| 11/09/2011 | S.894 | Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011 | 11/09/2011 Became Public Law No: 112-53. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
| 10/17/2011 | S.1596 | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 | 10/17/2011 See also H.R. 2112. (All Actions) |
| 10/06/2011 | S.1661 | FOCUS Act | 10/06/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
| 10/06/2011 | S.Res.290 | A resolution supporting the designation of October 6, 2011, as "Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day". | 10/06/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 09/07/2011 | S.Res.258 | A resolution supporting the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. | 09/07/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 07/18/2011 | S.951 | Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 | 07/18/2011 By Senator Murray from Committee on Veterans' Affairs filed written report. Report No. 112-36. (All Actions) |
| 06/23/2011 | S.Res.214 | A resolution designating the week of June 24 through 28, 2011, as "National Music Education Week". | 06/23/2011 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
| 06/09/2011 | S.1170 | Ready to Learn Act | 06/09/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
| 06/09/2011 | S.1166 | Protecting America's Workers Act | 06/09/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
| 06/08/2011 | S.1148 | Veterans Programs Improvement Act of 2011 | 06/08/2011 Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (All Actions) |
Total: 3606
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