Tribes

“Washington state is home to 29 federally recognized

Senator Murray meets with members of the Quileute Tribe in La Push, Washington. (More Tribal Photos)

tribes, each with its own history and culture. I’m proud to be a voice in the United States Senate for tribal governments and tribal people. This country has a responsibility to live up to the promises it made in return for the land and resources all of us enjoy today.”

- Senator Patty Murray

Since coming to the Senate in 1992, Senator Murray has fought to:

• uphold the federal government’s trust responsibility and treaty obligations;

• safeguard the sovereignty of tribal governments and the government-to-government relationship with the United States;

• increase funding for treaty-guaranteed services, such as education and health care;

• ensure tribes have equal access to federal grant programs and other services;

• promote economic development in tribal communities; and

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Recent News Releases

6/6/2008
Senator Patty Murray Statement on Obstruction of Climate Change Legislation in U.S. Senate

1/23/2008
Murray Speaks Out for Indian Health Bill that Provides First Major Health Care Improvements for Washington Tribes Since 1992

9/12/2007
Murray Statement on Meeting with Makah Tribal Members

7/12/2007
Senator Murray Provides $3 Million for Tribal Transportation Needs in Washington State

6/28/2007
PORT ANGELES: Murray Provides $500,000 for Salmon Restoration in the Lower Elwha River

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