Patty Murray — Aug 4, 2026

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August 4, 2026, Senate floor: “This weekend, three fast-moving wildfires exploded across Spokane County.” Murray said more than 65,000 people had been told to leave and at least 700 buildings had been destroyed. She asked for firefighting resources and long-term recovery money. She did not mention climate change.

Codes

• Disaster Mention yes — Names this Oregon/Washington outbreak or the Spokane fires.
• Climate Connection no — Drought, snowpack, heat, wind, or preparedness is not climate change.
• Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — Aid and recovery. No blocked climate law.