Patty worked towards passing a "clean bill
that will fund the department of Homeland Security without strings
attached." She uses this statement to funnel into specific issues
regarding this bill. One issue specifically pertaining to Washington deals with
the firefighters at Whatcom County Fire District applying for a grant that will
provide new equipment. Patty stresses that failing to fund to Department of
Homeland Security, these issues are at risk.
Patty makes a press release to inform that
Washington has been given a grant of over $11 million to help support in home
family visits. This grant will be used to help pregnant women, but also would
help to ensure babies and young children (ages newborn to 5) are getting the
proper nutrition and resources needed to stay healthy.
Patty
and Dean Heller proposed a bill that would help to ensure that female veterans
are treated with the proper care by the Veterans Affairs. This is important
because as there is a rise in women in the military, the VA needs to keep up
with the changes and provide the help and resources women need.
Bills Sponsored/ Cosponsored
Patty Murray has sponsored 58 bills and cosponsored
258. Some of the most recent bills that she has sponsored include:
9/18/2014 The PACE act: Protected America's Civilian Employees: enables help to workers by adding more apprenticed programs to aid the growing amount of people with degrees who need experience
9/18/2014 Emergency Contraception Access and Education Act of 2014: requires any hospital that is given funds from the government to provide women who have been victims of sexual assault accurate and unbiased information about emergency contraception. They would provide the proper care to these women regardless if they can pay.
One of the most recent bills Patty has cosponsored include:
12/19/2014 United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014: From the credible source of America's Pro-Israel Lobby, this act "directly enhances our relationship with Israel." This act demonstrates our commitment to growing Israel as country in a multitude of ways (intelligence, homeland security, alternative fuel technologies, etc.).
9/18/2014 The PACE act: Protected America's Civilian Employees: enables help to workers by adding more apprenticed programs to aid the growing amount of people with degrees who need experience
9/18/2014 Emergency Contraception Access and Education Act of 2014: requires any hospital that is given funds from the government to provide women who have been victims of sexual assault accurate and unbiased information about emergency contraception. They would provide the proper care to these women regardless if they can pay.
One of the most recent bills Patty has cosponsored include:
12/19/2014 United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014: From the credible source of America's Pro-Israel Lobby, this act "directly enhances our relationship with Israel." This act demonstrates our commitment to growing Israel as country in a multitude of ways (intelligence, homeland security, alternative fuel technologies, etc.).
Franking/ Mailing
Franking:
There are multiple different ways that Murray is getting her voice heard and her face out. You contact her via her website, Facebook, and Twitter.
Where Has Patty Been Going?!
Patty travels to and from Washington States to Washington D.C. frequently. Patty is known for her down-to-earth personality and get-it done work ethic. Patty takes the time to get to know people and genuinely cares about the people she serves. There is a coffee and greeting set up where people are able to meet with Patty called "weekly coffee with Patty" in Washington D.C. The schedule for the coming months:
March: 4, 11, 18, 25
April: 15, 22, 29
May: 6, 13, 20, 27
June: 3, 10, 17, 24
July: 8, 15, 22, 29
Patty also has offices in Vancouver, Yakima, Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma.
Not only does Patty spend time at there office in Yakima, but she sees the issues of gang activity and wants something done about this. Not only does she want the atmosphere to change in the community of Yakima, but Patty sees this as a growing issues nationwide. She emphasizes that there is a need for more federal funding for the resources to help solve this issue of rising gang violence.
Patty also has offices in Vancouver, Yakima, Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma.
Not only does Patty spend time at there office in Yakima, but she sees the issues of gang activity and wants something done about this. Not only does she want the atmosphere to change in the community of Yakima, but Patty sees this as a growing issues nationwide. She emphasizes that there is a need for more federal funding for the resources to help solve this issue of rising gang violence.
