- 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 |
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05/26/2011 | S.1105 | Community Forestry Conservation Act of 2011 | 05/26/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
05/25/2011 | S.1079 | Domestic Fuel for Enhancing National Security Act of 2011 | 05/25/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (All Actions) |
05/12/2011 | S.980 | United States Ferry Systems Investment Act of 2011 | 05/12/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions) |
05/10/2011 | S.942 | Transportation Infrastructure Grants and Economic Reinvestment Act | 05/10/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) |
05/10/2011 | S.929 | Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act | 05/10/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
05/02/2011 | S.865 | Financial and Economic Literacy Improvement Act of 2011 | 05/02/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
04/14/2011 | S.830 | Promoting Innovations to 21st Century Careers Act | 04/14/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
04/12/2011 | S.787 | Financial and Economic Literacy Improvement Act of 2011 | 04/12/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
03/31/2011 | S.Res.120 | A resolution recognizing the 1 year anniversary of the April 2, 2010, fire and explosion at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington. | 03/31/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
03/16/2011 | S.595 | Impact Aid Timely Repayment Act of 2011 | 03/16/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
03/14/2011 | S.571 | Educational Success for Children and Youth Without Homes Act of 2011 | 03/14/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
03/10/2011 | S.547 | Annual National Classified School Employee of the Year Award Act | 03/10/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
02/17/2011 | S.Res.71 | An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | 02/17/2011 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (All Actions) |
02/10/2011 | S.325 | Embedded Mental Health Providers for Reserves Act of 2011 | 02/10/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (All Actions) |
02/03/2011 | S.Res.45 | A resolution congratulating the Eastern Washington University football team for winning the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision title. | 02/03/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
01/31/2011 | S.Res.34 | A resolution designating the week of February 7 through 11, 2011, as "National School Counseling Week". | 01/31/2011 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
11/15/2010 | S.3938 | A bill to designate the airport traffic control tower located at Spokane International Airport in Spokane, Washington, as the "Ray Daves Airport Traffic Control Tower". | 11/15/2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (All Actions) |
09/29/2010 | S.3914 | A bill to amend title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to complete payments under such title to local educational agencies eligible for such payments within 3 fiscal years. | 09/29/2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
09/28/2010 | S.Res.652 | A resolution honoring Mr. Alfred Lind for his dedicated service to the United States of America during World War II as a member of the Armed Forces and a prisoner of war, and for his tireless efforts on behalf of other members of the Armed Forces touched by war. | 09/28/2010 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
09/21/2010 | S.Res.593 | A resolution expressing support for designation of October 7, 2010, as "Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day". | 09/21/2010 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
Total: 3606
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