Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Murray says a Democratic Congress will investigate ICE using subpoenas, rather than give the agency what she calls a blank check. She presents this as a way to increase congressional accountability for the agency.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.
Murray says Democrats will use their incoming congressional majority to oppose Trump’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education and protect programs that support children. She connects that position to her goal of ensuring students can get a good education and afford college regardless of their ZIP code or their parents’ income.
Context: The speech does not identify specific programs or legislation.
Murray says she will oppose a funding bill that raises war spending while cutting priorities such as child care, housing, and health care. She says Democrats will push to end the war with Iran as responsibly as possible and hold President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth accountable for starting it.
Context: Her opposition includes the requested $1.5 trillion war budget and nearly $70 billion for the Iran war; she does not specify an alternative funding level or the steps to end the war.
Murray says Democrats will push back against restrictions on abortion and seek to restore abortion rights. She plans to bring abortion rights to a Senate floor vote and protect Title X, Planned Parenthood, and contraception access from administration attacks; she says restoring abortion rights nationwide will require a Democratic trifecta.
Context: She describes these as efforts to pursue in the next Congress; the speech does not specify the proposed bill or a timetable.
As incoming Appropriations Committee chair, Murray says she will hold hearings and use funding bills to rein in what she calls abuses and corruption by the administration. She says this work will include demanding answers from OMB Director Russ Vought and examining the handling of federal tax dollars, while also investing in American families.
Context: The specific funding provisions and oversight targets are not detailed.
Murray says Democrats will work to reverse Medicaid cuts and restore Affordable Care Act tax credits, and will oppose using AI to cut seniors off from Medicare benefits. She also says they need a robust public option and universal coverage, which she plans to discuss in the next Congress.
Context: The speech does not specify how the cuts or tax credits would be restored, or how a public option and universal coverage would be designed.
Murray says the incoming Democratic Congress will press to end Trump’s tariffs and trade wars. She argues that the tariffs make Americans pay more for groceries, but does not specify a replacement trade policy.
Context: This is a stated plan for the next Congress; no specific legislative action or timetable is given.
Murray supports barring insurers from denying or restricting coverage based on an applicant’s or insured person’s status regarding abuse or abuse-related claims. The SAFE for Survivors Act includes this protection to prevent survivors from being penalized for their abusers’ actions.
Context: The act was reintroduced as proposed legislation; it is not described as enacted.
Murray supports prohibiting discriminatory employment practices against survivors of domestic or sexual violence and requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations. The proposed protections are intended to help survivors manage the effects of violence while remaining in, returning to, or taking time away from work.
Context: The act was reintroduced as proposed legislation; it is not described as enacted.
Murray supports allowing survivors in every state to access unemployment benefits if abuse causes them to be fired or to leave their jobs. The proposal is part of the SAFE for Survivors Act and is intended to provide financial support when abuse disrupts employment.
Context: The act was reintroduced as proposed legislation; it is not described as enacted.