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Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Vice Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee

Appears in 2 stories

Notable Quotes

"This package rejects President Trump's push to let our competitors do laps around us by slashing federal funding for scientific research by upwards of 50% and killing thousands of good jobs in the process." — Press release, January 2026

"This looks like an execution. Federal agents cannot murder people in broad daylight and face zero consequences."

"I will NOT support the DHS bill as it stands."

Stories

Congress rejects Trump's historic science cuts

Rule Changes

Led Democratic negotiations on science funding

For 80 years, federal science funding enjoyed bipartisan protection. Trump's fiscal year 2026 budget proposed ending that consensus, calling for cuts of 57% to the National Science Foundation (NSF), 47% to NASA's science programs, and 40% to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Updated May 23

2026 federal spending showdown

Rule Changes

Withdrew support for DHS funding after Pretti shooting

A three-day partial government shutdown ended February 3 when the House passed a split funding package 217-214 and Trump signed it. The deal provides full-year appropriations for five agencies through September and extends DHS funding through February 13.

Updated May 23