Statement record

Patty Murray — Aug 4, 2026

U.S. Senator (D-WA) · Aug 4, 2026

On Aug. 4, 2026, Sen. Murray spoke on the Senate floor after the President partially approved Gov. Ferguson's expedited emergency declaration for Spokane-area wildfires. She cited 700+ structures destroyed, 67,000 evacuated, and pledged as Appropriations vice chair to pursue "every cent" for firefighting and long-term recovery: "Spokane will rebuild. Eastern Washington will recover. And I will be standing with them every single step of the way." Relief and appropriations framing only — no climate attribution or GOP obstruction naming.

Analysis notes

Affected-state senator (core). In-window window ends Aug 5 noon. Follow-up to Aug 3 letter. Relief framing; no climate; no GOP obstruction.

Codes

Disaster Mention yes — Spokane Area Fires / Eastern WA wildfire response.
Climate Connection no — No climate framing.
Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — Thanks federal resources; bipartisan recovery frame.