| 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. 28, 2023
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Senator Murray Announces $500 Million in Available Funding for Clean School Buses Through Program She Established in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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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. 23, 2023
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Cantwell Calls for AI Bill to Prepare Workers for Jobs of the Future
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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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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| Aug. 7, 2023
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Senator Murray Visits Site for New Whatcom Early Learning Center, Discusses Her Work to Make Child Care and Invest in Child Care Workforce
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 25, 2023
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Senator Murray, Rep. Pocan Introduce Bicameral Bill to Improve Training For School Food Service Workers
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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 18, 2023
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Senator Murray, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Students from Dangerous Seclusion and Restraint Practices
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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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| April 27, 2023
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Murray, Scott Reintroduce Child Care for Working Families Act to Tackle Child Care Crisis and Get Families the Child Care & Pre-K They Need
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Sen. Patty Murray
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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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Senator Murray Statement on Latest Data on Students' Learning
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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. 19, 2022
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Tweet - "Every single student deserves a quality education--that's the bottom line. Whether it's getting more resources to K-12 schools across WA state, increasing the Pell Grant, or improving our broken student loan system, I have fought to support our students at every step."
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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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| Oct. 1, 2022
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Tweet - "I've fought at every step to get Washington state's schools more resources to help our kids succeed and thrive--because every single student deserves a quality education."
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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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| Sept. 13, 2022
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Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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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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| Aug. 12, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Murray, Senate Dems Support Proposed Rules on Student Debt Relief Programs, Encourage Biden Admin to Further Strengthen Proposal
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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 19, 2022
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Chairs Murray, Scott Applaud Release of New Guidance on School Discipline
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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 22, 2022
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At Hearing, Murray Highlights How Democrats' American Rescue Plan is Helping Get Students Back On Track
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| June 22, 2022
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At Hearing, Murray Highlights How Democrats' American Rescue Plan is Helping Get Students Back On Track
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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 20, 2022
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Ahead of June 30 Deadline, Pingree Joins Bipartisan Effort Pushing House Leadership to Extend USDA Child Nutrition Waiver Authority, Keep Maine Students Fed at School
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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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 14, 2022
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McMorris Rodgers, Himes Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Detect Potential Threats and Keep Children Safe in Schools
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Rep. Cathy Rodgers, ...
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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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