Bills About Education Sponsored by Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

Sen. Murray sponsored 90 bills about education in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
June 30, 2020	S.4112	A bill to support education and child care during the COVID-19 public health emergency, and for other purposes.	24	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 12, 2020	S.3489	A bill to support children and students in responding to safety and health risks presented by qualifying emergencies, and for other purposes.	18	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 16, 2020	S.RES.477	A resolution designating the week of February 3 through 7, 2020, as "National School Counseling Week".	23	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S282; text: CR S280)
Sept. 26, 2019	S.RES.355	A resolution designating the week of September 22 through 28, 2019, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".	7	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5760; text: CR S5756-5757)
May 15, 2019	S.1492	A bill to prevent harassment at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.	24	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 13, 2019	S.789	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless and foster care youth.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 26, 2019	S.568	A bill to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 and the Head Start Act to promote child care and early learning, and for other purposes.	36	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 4, 2019	S.323	A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish the Recognition Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Program recognizing excellence exhibited by classified school employees providing services to students in prekindergarten through high school.	22	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 31, 2019	S.RES.38	A resolution designating the week of February 4 through 8, 2019, as "National School Counseling Week".	24	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S815; text: CR S811-812)
Sept. 27, 2018	S.RES.657	A resolution designating the week of September 23 through 29, 2018, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".	7	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6365; text: CR S6357)
Feb. 7, 2018	S.RES.397	A resolution designating the week of February 5 through February 9, 2018, as "National School Counseling Week".	16	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S697-698; text: CR S707)
Sept. 28, 2017	S.RES.277	A resolution designating the week of September 25 through 29, 2017, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".	7	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6234; text: CR S6231)
Sept. 14, 2017	S.1806	A bill to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 and the Head Start Act to promote child care and early learning, and for other purposes.	33	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 12, 2017	S.1795	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 27, 2017	S.954	A bill to prevent harassment at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.	21	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 27, 2017	S.978	A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish an award program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in prekindergarten through higher education.	8	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 4, 2017	S.RES.113	A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.	1	All Democrats	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2220; text: CR S2219)
Feb. 3, 2017	S.RES.44	A resolution designating February 6 through 10, 2017, as "National School Counseling Week".	12	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 29, 2016	S.RES.600	A resolution designating the week of September 26 through 30, 2016, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".	7	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6277)
May 9, 2016	S.RES.456	A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American Federation of Teachers.	4	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2629)
March 8, 2016	S.2653	A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish an award program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in prekindergarten through higher education.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 3, 2016	S.RES.358	A resolution designating February 1 through 5, 2016, as "National School Counseling Week".	15	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S571; text as passed Senate: CR S577)
Nov. 10, 2015	S.2267	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless children and youths and foster care children and youth.	7	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 17, 2015	S.RES.258	A resolution designating the week of September 20 through 26, 2015, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".	6	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2015	S.1380	A bill to support early learning.	24	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 19, 2015	S.796	A bill to incentivize State support for postsecondary education and to promote increased access and affordability for higher education for students, including Dreamer students.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 18, 2015	S.773	A bill to prevent harassment at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.	11	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 3, 2015	S.RES.64	A resolution designating February 2 through 6, 2015, as "National School Counseling Week".	9	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S739; text as passed Senate: CR S738-739)
Sept. 17, 2014	S.RES.558	A resolution designating the week of September 22 through 28, 2014, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".	8	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5720; text as passed Senate: CR S5705)
May 21, 2014	S.2366	A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a permanent, nationwide summer electronic benefits transfer for children program.	6	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 28, 2014	S.2259	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow for data collection about military-connected students.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 31, 2014	S.RES.405	A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 31 through April 4, 2014, as "National Assistant Principals Week".	4	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1880; text as passed Senate: CR S1873)
March 27, 2014	S.2164	A bill to prevent harassment at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.	8	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 30, 2014	S.RES.342	A resolution designating February 3 through 7, 2014, as "National School Counseling Week".	8	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S658; text as passed Senate: CR S657)
Nov. 21, 2013	S.1754	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the financial aid process for homeless children and youths and foster children and youth.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 25, 2013	S.RES.256	A resolution designating the week of September 23 through 29, 2013, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".	15	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/24/2013 S6901; text as passed Senate: CR 9/24/2013 S6893)
Sept. 25, 2013	S.RES.257	A resolution designating October 3, 2013, as "Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day".	7	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/24/2013 S6901; text as passed Senate: CR 9/24/2013 S6893)
Sept. 19, 2013	S.1532	A bill to provide grants to promote financial literacy.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 25, 2013	S.1370	A bill to establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways to 21st century careers, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 25, 2013	S.833	A bill to amend subtitle B of title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to provide education for homeless children and youths, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 18, 2013	S.758	A bill to establish a comprehensive literacy program.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 5, 2013	S.456	A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish an award program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in prekindergarten through higher education.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 13, 2013	S.322	A bill to set the United States on track to ensure children are ready to learn when they begin kindergarten.	4	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 7, 2013	S.RES.27	A resolution designating the week of February 4 through 8, 2013, as "National School Counseling Week".	3	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S569; text as passed Senate: CR S527-528)
Feb. 4, 2013	S.217	A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to collect information from coeducational elementary schools and secondary schools on such schools' athletic programs, and for other purposes.	14	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 31, 2013	S.RES.25	A resolution honoring Gonzaga University on its 125th anniversary.	1	All Democrats	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S448; text as passed Senate: CR S446)
Sept. 22, 2012	S.RES.584	A resolution designating October 4, 2012, as "Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day".	7	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6682; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6633)
Aug. 2, 2012	S.RES.546	A resolution designating the week of September 10, 2012, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".	9	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6012-6013; text as passed Senate: CR S6012-6013; text of measure as introduced: CR S5992-5993)
June 20, 2012	S.RES.500	A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of equal educational opportunities for all women and girls.	41	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4375-4377; text as passed Senate: CR S4375-4376; text of measure as introduced: CR S4373-4374)
Feb. 9, 2012	S.RES.371	A resolution designating the week of February 6 through 10, 2012, as "National School Counseling Week".	7	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S544; text as passed Senate: CR S544; text of measure as introduced: CR S504)
Oct. 6, 2011	S.RES.290	A resolution supporting the designation of October 6, 2011, as "Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day".	2	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6354-6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6355-6356; text of measure as introduced: CR S6350)
Oct. 6, 2011	S.1661	A bill to amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use of highly qualified teachers, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 7, 2011	S.RES.258	A resolution supporting the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.	11	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5393; text as passed Senate: CR S5393; text of measure as introduced: CR S5389-5390)
June 23, 2011	S.RES.214	A resolution designating the week of June 24 through 28, 2011, as "National Music Education Week".	0		Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4103)
June 9, 2011	S.1170	A bill to set the United States on track to ensure children are ready to learn when they begin kindergarten.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 10, 2011	S.929	A bill to establish a comprehensive literacy program.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 2, 2011	S.865	A bill to provide grants to promote financial literacy.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 14, 2011	S.830	A bill to establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways to 21st century careers, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
April 12, 2011	S.787	A bill to provide grants to promote financial literacy.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 16, 2011	S.595	A bill to amend title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to complete payments under such title to local educational agencies eligible for such payments within 3 fiscal years.	17	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 14, 2011	S.571	A bill to amend subtitle B of title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to provide education for homeless children and youths, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 10, 2011	S.547	A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish an award program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education.	15	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 31, 2011	S.RES.34	A resolution designating the week of February 7 through 11, 2011, as "National School Counseling Week".	4	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S368; text as passed Senate: CR S368; text of measure as introduced: CR S366-367)
Sept. 29, 2010	S.3914	A bill to amend title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to complete payments under such title to local educational agencies eligible for such payments within 3 fiscal years.	15	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7811)
July 22, 2010	S.RES.593	A resolution expressing support for designation of October 7, 2010, as "Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day".	4	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7299; text as passed Senate: CR S7299)
Sept. 14, 2010	S.RES.621	A resolution expressing support for designation of October 7, 2010, as "Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day".	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7094)
July 26, 2010	S.3645	A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish and administer an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education.	2	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec. 18, 2009	S.RES.381	A resolution designating the week of February 1 through February 5, 2010, as "National School Counseling Week".	2	Bipartisan	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S166)
Dec. 16, 2009	S.2887	A bill to amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use of highly qualified teachers, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov. 19, 2009	S.2800	A bill to amend subtitle B of title VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to provide education for homeless children and youths, and for other purposes.	4	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov. 5, 2009	S.2740	A bill to establish a comprehensive literacy program.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 7, 2009	S.CON.RES.46	A concurrent resolution recognizing the benefits of service-learning and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.	7	Bipartisan	Held at the desk.
July 29, 2009	S.1532	A bill to establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways to 21st century careers, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
March 19, 2009	S.638	A bill to provide grants to promote financial and economic literacy.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jan. 16, 2009	S.RES.16	A resolution designating the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National School Counseling Week".	1	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S658; text as passed Senate: CR S658; text of measure as introduced: CR S656)
Jan. 14, 2009	S.240	A bill to set the United States on track to ensure children are ready to learn when they begin kindergarten.	4	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S649)
June 17, 2008	S.3141	A bill to provide for nondiscrimination by eligible lenders in the Federal Family Education Loan Program.	6	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 27, 2008	S.2671	A bill to provide grants to promote financial literacy.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec. 11, 2007	S.2444	A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to establish and evaluate sustainability programs, charged with developing and implementing integrated environmental, economic, and social sustainability initiatives, and to direct the Secretary of Education to convene a summit of higher education experts in the area of sustainability.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct. 1, 2007	S.2122	A bill to amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reduce class size through the use of highly qualified teachers, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 15, 2007	S.611	A bill to provide for secondary school reform, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 18, 2005	S.1061	A bill to provide for secondary school reform, and for other purposes.	0	All Democrats	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8371)
April 27, 2005	S.921	A bill to provide for secondary school reform, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8371)
July 28, 2005	S.1536	A bill to provide certain members of the Armed Forces with a deferment of all loan payments under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and to provide such members with the option to reenroll in institutions of higher education after completion of their service.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 20, 2005	S.1429	A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to assist homeless students in obtaining postsecondary education, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8560-8562)
Sept. 29, 2004	S.2861	A bill to prevent abuse of the special allowance subsidies under the Federal Family Education Loan Program.	6	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug. 1, 2003	S.1554	A bill to provide for secondary school reform, and for other purposes.	5	All Democrats	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5735)
Sept. 16, 2003	S.1619	A bill to amend the Individuals with disabilities Education Act to ensure that children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State have access to special education services, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 22, 2003	S.RES.153	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that changes to athletics policies issued under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 would contradict the spirit of athletic equality and the intent to prohibit sex discrimination in education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.	12	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7054-7055)
April 11, 2003	S.890	A bill to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide grants to State educational agencies to establish high cost funds from which local educational agencies are paid a percentage of the costs of providing a free appropriate public education to high need children and other high costs associated with educating children with disabilities, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5351-5352)

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