Maria Cantwell

This Administration’s use of the Department of Justice to attack free speech is an abuse of power and a misuse of federal authority and resources. The Justice Department should be prioritizing viol...

I am thankful that no one was injured in yesterday’s Blue Origin accident. America’s return to the Moon and the Artemis mission is one of the most important frontiers of science and discovery. Wash...

I am devastated by reports of fatalities following today’s chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility in Longview. My heart is with the workers, families, and entire Longview ...

On this Memorial Day, we remember those service members we have lost. Among those lost in this war, we remember and recognize Capt. Ariana G. Savino of Covington, WA, who earned her commission thro...

We must invest in our strategically vital ports to remain in the game. Today on National Maritime Day, we acknowledge the critical importance of the U.S. maritime transportation system and the hard...

Today, I joined House and Senate Democrats to oppose the Republicans' new spending package that won't do anything to lower costs. https://t.co/FEIgp6jhIN

This new funding will improve safety and reliability at airports across Washington state. By revitalizing our airports, these federal investments will keep pace with passenger growth and support re...

Across WA, Head Start is a lifeline for working parents. On the week of Head Start’s 61st birthday, we celebrate free childcare, nutrition, and healthcare services provided to 15,000 Washington Pre...

The recent rise in attacks on members of the Islamic and Jewish communities is alarming and tragic. The shootings today at the Islamic Center in San Diego are a shocking reminder that we must push ...

The Senate unanimously passed a resolution I cosponsored that designates May 10-16, 2026 as National Police Week. I join my colleagues in honoring our nation’s federal, state, local, and tribal pol...

For generations, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities have contributed to WA's cultural vibrancy, our economy, and our way of life. It’s an honor to sponsor the annual...

The State of Washington is already seeing real-world impacts from sea-level rise, but Sen. Johnson of Wisconsin blocked a Senate resolution to simply recognize the problem. We cannot bury our heads...

American families got another painful reminder this morning that the cost of living continues to be unaffordable. Inflation is up 3.8% and the pressure on household budgets is getting worse. This A...

I’m concerned that decreased grocery store competition in local communities is raising food prices. Anti-competitive land restrictions can prevent new grocery stores from moving in. My letter to th...

Happy Mother's Day to moms everywhere! Moms raise us, guide us, and inspire us. I’ll continue to do all I can to support the success of mothers & their families. https://t.co/YNJzLgAtFC

Happy #NationalNursesDay to all the hardworking nurses across the State of Washington. Thank you to WA members of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses who met with me l...

On #TeacherAppreciationDay I want to thank our state's teachers for educating and inspiring the next generation of Washingtonians. Thank you for the incredible things you do every single day. https...

Indigenous people – especially women and girls – are being murdered or going missing at horrific and unacceptable rates. On May 5th, we remember the victims of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous P...

During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth we recognize how important mental health care is for overall well-being. We must keep working to expand access to mental health services. https://t.co/BRSfR0vEMo

Mifepristone is a safe and effective abortion medication that has been used by millions of people since the FDA approved it more than a quarter century ago. But this ruling will restrict access to ...