Veterans

The Challenge

"I made a promise to myself after

Senator Murray presents a Purple Heart to Robert Heer from Sequim. (More Veterans Photos)

volunteering at the Seattle veterans hospital during the Vietnam War that I would do everything I could to help those individuals who sacrificed for our country. Now that I'm in a position to really make a difference, I will continue to make sure veterans get the services and benefits they deserve."

--Senator Patty Murray

Senator Murray is:

The daughter of a disabled World War II veteran
The first woman to serve on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee;
Committed to helping Washington State's 700,000 veterans.

Senator Murray has:

Helped fund and open the Tahoma National Cemetery
Worked to ensure that all veterans can receive military funeral honors
Pressed the VA to improve services
Fought to recognize America's veterans.

Senator Murray was:

Awarded the “Medal of Merit” by the Jewish War Veterans (2006)
Named “Person of the Year” by Washington’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (2004)
Named "Legislator of the Year" by the Vietnam Veterans of America (1998)
Honored by the American Ex-Prisoners of War and other veterans organizations.

Full story

Recent News Releases

12/7/2008
Murray Looks Forward to New, Honest Leadership for America's Veterans

12/4/2008
Murray Calls for Increased TBI Screening and Research after Study Reveals Long Term Toll on Service Members

11/20/2008
Senator Murray Helps Deliver Major Victory for Walla Walla Veterans

11/18/2008
Senator Murray Re-Elected to Democratic Leadership Team

11/17/2008
Murray Calls for Immediate VA Response to Help Ill Gulf War Vets