| April 19, 2024
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Senator Murray Statement on Biden Admin’s Final Title IX Rule to Protect Students
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 5, 2024
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Senator Murray on President Biden Taking Action to Forgive Student Debt for Tens of Millions of Americans More: “Another Transformative Step”
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 12, 2024
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Murray, Sanders, Scott, and 106 Colleagues Urge Department of Education to Address FAFSA Rollout Issues
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 30, 2023
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Senator Murray Explains How Financial Aid Reforms She Negotiated--Going Live by End-of-Year--Will Mean Fewer Headaches Over Paperwork, More Aid to WA Students
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 23, 2023
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Senator Murray Introduces Legislation to Establish Tuition-Free Community and Tech College
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 22, 2023
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As Bullying on Campus Remains Widespread--Particularly for LGBTQ+ Students--Murray, Baldwin, Pocan Renew Push to Pass Anti-Harassment Legislation
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 9, 2023
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Senator Murray Visits University of Washington Computer Science and Engineering School, Discusses AI Development with UW Researchers
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 30, 2023
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Senator Murray on Supreme Court Blocking Biden's Student Debt Relief Plan: "A Devastating Setback for Tens of Millions of Hardworking Student Borrowers"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 29, 2023
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Senator Murray on Supreme Court Rolling Back Affirmative Action College Admissions Programs at Harvard and UNC
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 1, 2023
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Senator Murray Calls Out Republicans' Push to Deny Millions of Borrowers Life-Changing Student Debt Relief
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 11, 2023
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Senator Murray Highlights Critical Importance of Strong Investments in Education and Workforce
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 9, 2023
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DeLauro, Takano, Jayapal Call on ED to Rescind For-Profit OPM Guidance in Light of Second Class Action Lawsuit
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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| Nov. 2, 2022
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Tweet - "Nearly 700k people across WA state may be eligible for student debt relief. That's so many people who can breathe a little easier--& put money towards a down payment on a house, start a small business, or just make ends meet. Click here to apply: https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief/application"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 28, 2022
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Tweet - "Reminder: you can now apply for student debt relief and get up to $20,000 in relief under @POTUS 's plan. Click below to learn more and apply."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 24, 2022
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Tweet - "Reminder: you have until October 31 to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness under the temporary waiver. Whether you're a teacher in Walla Walla or a nonprofit employee in Seattle, this waiver makes it easier for you to get the student loan debt relief you've earned."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 16, 2022
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Tweet - "The beta application for up to $20,000 in student debt relief is now live! The beta application is open periodically. If the site is down for a planned pause, try again later. If you submit an application, you won't need to reapply. Apply here: http://studentaid.gov/debt-relief/application"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Oct. 7, 2022
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Tweet - "Student loan debt forgiveness is going to make a tremendous difference in the lives of so many people in Washington state. While Republicans focus on cutting taxes for the rich and big corporations, Democrats are focused on helping working people."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 29, 2022
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Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Create Tuition-Free Community and Technical Schools Across the Country
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Rep. Adam Smith
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| Sept. 23, 2022
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Senator Murray Continues Fight for Child Care, Announces Nearly $900K in Child Care Funds for Washington State Parents Pursuing Higher Ed
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 17, 2022
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Tweet - ". @POTUS 's student loan forgiveness plan will give people in Washington state some much-needed breathing room--so they can put food on the table, put a down payment on a new house, and invest in their families' futures. This is going to change the lives of so many people across WA."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 31, 2022
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Tweet - "Higher education is often the ticket to the middle class for so many people in WA state, & programs like the Pell Grant can make a real difference in people's lives. That's why I fought to increase Pell Grants & am working to lower the cost of higher education."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 28, 2022
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Tweet - "I've been pushing the Biden admin to improve student loan repayment plans & make payments more affordable. Under @POTUS 's new plan, borrowers won't pay more than 5% of their income on undergraduate student loans--& that's income AFTER paying for the essentials. That's huge."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 24, 2022
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Senator Murray on Biden Forgiving Student Debt: "Life Changing for Borrowers"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Aug. 23, 2022
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Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Wyden, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Extend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Deadline
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2022
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Tweet - "Not a single student loan borrower in Washington state should have to resume paying their student loans until at least 2023. @POTUS has got to extend the pause until our loan system is FIXED."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 28, 2022
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Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Urging Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| July 20, 2022
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Senator Murray Secures Major Higher Education Relief for Community Colleges, Rural Colleges, and Minority-Serving Institutions
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 1, 2022
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Strickland, Adams, Turner, Brown, Stewart Introduce Legislation to Invest in Research at HBCUs
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland
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| June 23, 2022
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Senator Murray on Biden Administration's New Proposed Title IX Rule: Strong Progress in the Fight to End Campus Sexual Assault Crisis
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 20, 2022
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Tweet - "Every Washington state student should be able to afford a quality higher education."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 18, 2022
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Tweet - "We need to fix our broken student loan system before we can expect borrowers to start making payments again. I've made clear to the Biden Administration that the payment pause should be extended until at least 2023 so they can get that done."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 6, 2022
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Tweet - "A quality, affordable higher education can be a ticket to the middle class for so many people. I've worked to increase the maximum Pell Grant, pushed to fix our broken student loan system, and so much more--and I won't stop fighting for WA state's students. #HigherEducationDay"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 2, 2022
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Senator Murray Applauds Biden Admin Cancelling All Debt for Defrauded Corinthian Students
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 31, 2022
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Tweet - "I know firsthand the difference it makes when students get the support they need to pursue a higher education. The resources I secured will help colleges & universities better support students with low incomes & first-gen students on their path to success."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 21, 2022
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Tweet - "I've said it before and I'll say it again: the next time any student loan borrower should have to start making payments again is at least 2023. In the meantime, @POTUS should follow my plan to fix our broken student loan system."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 7, 2022
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Tweet - "2023. That's the earliest any student loan borrower should have to make any payment on their loan. And in the meantime, the Biden Administration has got to follow my plan and fix our broken student loan system."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 5, 2022
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Murray, Colleagues Release Report Highlighting Need to Ensure Companies Managing Colleges' Online Programs Aren't Violating Ban on Abusive Recruiting Practices
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 24, 2022
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Tweet - "The increased Pell Grants I helped pass--the largest in over a decade--are going to help so many Washington state students afford a higher education. This is just one of many steps we need to take to ensure students can find and afford the education they need to thrive."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 23, 2022
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Tweet - "I urged @usedgov to fix the income driven repayment system and I'm glad they're taking steps to do it. We've got to do more to provide relief to student loan borrowers and I'll keep pushing them on it."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 18, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Murray, Scott Push Biden Administration to Fix Longstanding Failures with Income-Driven Student Loan Repayment System
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| April 15, 2022
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Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Scott, Murray Push Biden Administration to Fix Longstanding Failures with Income-Driven Student Loan Repayment System
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| April 6, 2022
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Senator Murray Statement on Biden Admin Extending Student Payment Pause After Her Push For Action
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 6, 2022
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Tweet - "The Biden Admin took another good step for student borrowers. Now, we need to build a student loan system that actually works for students and borrowers--not just quick fixes. I'll keep pushing the Biden Admin to deliver for student borrowers."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 3, 2022
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Tweet - "The student loan payment pause has got to be extended until at least 2023. With rising costs and still building back from the pandemic, this is not the time to make borrowers start paying again."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 2, 2022
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Tweet - ". @usedgov & @TheJusticeDept have got to follow through on the Biden Administration's pledge to support struggling student borrowers seeking bankruptcy relief. The bar to get relief is too high right now, and it's time for them to lower it."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 1, 2022
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Tweet - "Income-driven repayment plans should be a lifeline that help borrowers work towards real relief--but these plans have failed millions. Our student loan system is seriously broken & as I've made clear to the Biden Administration: it's got to be fixed before payments resume."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 1, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| March 31, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| March 31, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause, and Ultimately Cancel Student Debt
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| March 31, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend the Payment Pause and Cancel Student Debt
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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