Senate / Democratic
Patty Murray
Washington · United States Senate
ChamberU.S. SenatePartyDemocraticBioguide IDM001111
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Official Biography
PATTY MURRAY, Democrat, of Seattle, WA; born in Seattle, WA, October 11, 1950; education: B.A., Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 1972; professional history: teacher, Shoreline Community College; citizen activist for environmental and educational issues, 1983-88; parent education instructor, Crystal Springs, 1984-87; school board member, 1985- 89; elected board of directors, Shoreline School District, 1985-89; member, Washington State Senate, 1988-92 (Democratic Whip, 1990-92); election history: elected to the U.S. Senate on November 3, 1992; reelected to each succeeding Senate term.
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Committees
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies · Member
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies · Member
- Subcommittee on Department of Defense · Member
- Subcommittee on Department of Homeland Security · Member
- Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies · Member
- Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies · Member
- Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development · Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government · Member
- Subcommittee on Legislative Branch · Member
- Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies · Member
- Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs · Member
- Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies · Member
- Subcommittee on Education and the American Family · Member
- Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security · Member
Caucuses & Working Groups
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