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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 08/10/2026

We had a great crowd at yesterday's Main Street Promise Celebration in Vancouver. The community had a vision for Main Street, and that vision has become a reality. Congratulations, Vancouver!

Sen. Cantwell outside theater marquee reading: Main Street Is Open, Bright Future Ahead

Sen. Cantwell in conversation at the Vancouver Main Street grand opening

Sen. Cantwell at a local business in Vancouver

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 08/10/2026

It was great meeting with Gabriela Whitemarsh, the 2026 Washington State Teacher of the Year. Gabriela teaches advanced mathematics in both English and Spanish and is an advocate for bilingual education. Thank you Gabriela for the lifechanging work you do with Pasco’s youth!

Sen. Cantwell with Gabriela Whitemarsh, the 2026 Washington State Teacher of the Year

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 29/09/2026

Tonight the Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22.

There are several things in this bill that are really important to enshrine into federal law at this time. First and foremost, the federal right to NIL.

But compensation on revenue sharing is probably the most important thing we could possibly enshrine in federal law today. This is Congress saying, for the first time, that an athlete gets a percentage of the media rights, the ticket sales, and the sponsorship.

We also believe in a health and safety standard in federal law, one that protects the athletes beyond the way the law works today and gives them the right to sue and hold these people accountable for any kind of health and safety violations. And then medical coverage for five years post eligibility, and capping agents’ fees at 5%.

We need to stop stealing money out of college university institutions for education, for tuition, for professors, and putting it into an arms race on sports. It is putting a pin in the problems to stabilize the loss of women’s and Olympic sports and to create the opportunity to discuss the larger structure moving forward. That is why I think we have so much support.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 23/09/2026

I am honored to be a recipient of #NAFTAE’s Friend of Adult Learners Award. It’s my pleasure to support adult learners by strengthening adult education opportunities. Thank you NAFTAE.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 18/09/2026

I want these rules in place because sports is about any given Saturday. It’s not about whether you have a billionaire in your backyard. It’s about whether you can coach, recruit, have academic performance, & have fairness. But that fairness does not exist today without this bill.

KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM: A bipartisan college sports bill backed by Sen. Maria Cantwell is advancing after a 74-24 Senate vote. It would cap agent fees at 5%, allow athletes one transfer without sitting out, and add new scholarship and health protections.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 07/09/2026

Today, on #LaborDay, we honor the hard-working Americans who are so vital to our economy. To create opportunities for the future, we must continue to invest in our workers and protect their rights.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 03/09/2026

In the wake of the horrific 9/11 attacks, with our region still in shock, Mike Cameron, Mark McLemore and the 2001 Mariners created an iconic moment of healing and unity. (1/2)

Mark McLemore, Sen. Cantwell, and Mike Cameron pose in front of the Tribute to 2001 statue.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 14/08/2026

Today is Social Security’s 91st birthday, a lifeline benefit that keeps nearly 300,000 Washingtonians above the poverty line. In the Senate, I will continue to protect the Social Security program.

Social Security card image stating “08-14-1935: Social Security was signed into law”

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 13/08/2026

Yesterday we learned from Tom Clemo of California Interagency Incident Management Team 7, Maj. Gen. Gent Welsh of the Washington National Guard, and local fire chiefs that the Spokane fires could have been a lot worse. (1/3)

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 12/08/2026

Today in Yakima we celebrated the grand opening of Casa de la Mora, a housing complex for people with disabilities, young adults exiting homelessness or foster care, and low-income households. This is the transformative element that might get somebody from just existing to thriving again.

Sen. Cantwell speaks at Casa de la Mora grand opening

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 08/08/2026

Today is Purple Heart Day, when we remember the bravery and sacrifices of Americans who were wounded or lost their lives in service of our nation. They have helped safeguard the United States and all it stands for.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 03/08/2026

Today I joined the entire WA congressional delegation in a letter to President Trump supporting an expedited Emergency Declaration for counties and tribes affected by the large, fast-moving wildfires across our state.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 03/08/2026

The Spokane fire is the top fire in our nation. The federal government is going to give us the resources we need here on the ground. (1/2)

Sen. Cantwell at Spokane fires press briefing

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 30/07/2026

Medicare and Medicaid were signed into law on this day 61 years ago. Today, nearly 2 in 5 Americans & more than 3 million Washingtonians – including hundreds of thousands of children – rely on these programs for affordable healthcare. We must protect these life-saving programs.

Pres. Johnson signing Medicare and Medicaid into law

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 29/07/2026

Thank you to the WA members of Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) who visited me in DC! We got the chance to talk about the importance of BGCA for young people across our state, along with the important work that these BGCA members are doing to better their communities.

Photo of Sen. Cantwell with BGCA members from Washington state

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 28/07/2026

Great to meet with members of RESULTS Washington who came to talk to me about ways to reduce poverty. We discussed big issues in WA, across the nation, and abroad, including access to food assistance, healthcare, and housing.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 26/07/2026

Today we recognize the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which has made it possible for so many individuals with disabilities to live independently and join the workforce. www.cantwell.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

Americans with Disabilities Act resolution

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 25/07/2026

On World IVF Day, we celebrate the new life that IVF brings into the world. Congress must protect families’ access to IVF by passing the Right to IVF Act, which establishes a nationwide right to IVF and makes fertility treatments more affordable.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 23/07/2026

Democrats have the vision: Bringing the supply chain back to America, demanding that critical manufacturing happen here, and creating jobs through apprenticeship programs.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 21/07/2026

We should not accept the fact that in this country women, especially Black women, earn less than men for doing the same work. I join my colleagues in shining the light on this inequity in order to push for a real solution to this problem. (1/2)

Senate resolution: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 20/07/2026

57 years ago, astronauts Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin became the first people to set foot on the moon. Subsequent Apollo missions landed 3 lunar rovers built in WA – and we’re very proud that 40+ WA companies supported this year’s Artemis II mission.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 17/07/2026

To honor Rep. Lewis’ legacy, Congress must continue to work to ensure equal rights and equal access to the ballot box. I was honored to have joined him in 2019 in his annual civil rights pilgrimage across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. (2/2)

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 17/07/2026

Six years ago today, we lost John Lewis – a civil rights icon who inspired us to fight for justice and equality, even in the face of great adversity. We now fight for our voting rights, which are under threat by the President of the United States. (1/2)

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 14/07/2026

The SAVE America Act and redistricting to eliminate minority-majority districts are actions to take away the right to vote.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 13/07/2026

Thank you to Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action advocates from WA for our recent meeting in DC. We discussed the urgent need to prevent gun violence, which affects far too many people across Washington state.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 09/07/2026

I recently celebrated with Congressional Award Gold Medalists from Washington state. They dedicated hundreds of hours to serving their communities, a feat they should be very proud of.

Sen. Cantwell photo with Congressional Gold Medalists

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 06/07/2026

I ask my Senate colleagues to stand up for your vote and for our rights – because if we don’t stop this assault on vote-by-mail, I guarantee you millions of Americans will be disenfranchised.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 05/07/2026

American exceptionalism is that we are a melting pot, and that melting pot makes us stronger. Today in Seattle, I celebrated our nation’s 250th anniversary with 252 new U.S. citizens.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 05/07/2026

American exceptionalism is that we are a melting pot, and that melting pot makes us stronger. Today in Seattle, I celebrated our nation’s 250th anniversary with 252 new U.S. citizens.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 02/07/2026

Let’s get building! The signing of the Record of Decision brings the Pacific Northwest one step closer to replacing the aging Interstate Bridge with the modern, resilient crossing our region has needed for decades. (1/3)

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 01/07/2026

This week marks the 57th anniversary of the #Stonewall uprising, an act of bravery and resiliency in the face of violence and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. We must always honor all those fighting for LGBTQ+ equality.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 29/06/2026

The court has affirmed what we have known all along: states have the right to set rules for counting ballots when they are received. The Supreme Court affirmed both a key element of by-mail voting and the constitutional authority of states to administer their elections. (1/3)

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 21/06/2026

Happy #FathersDay to all the dads in Washington state and all over the country! Today, we appreciate and celebrate all you do.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 19/06/2026

On Juneteenth we reflect on America’s history of slavery and what it has meant for our country. It is also a day to look forward and recommit ourselves to the fight for civil rights, voting rights, and social and economic justice.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 17/06/2026

Thank you to the Planned Parenthood Alliance advocates from WA who visited me in DC. We talked about ways to ensure that Planned Parenthood can continue to provide care for the tens of thousands of Washingtonians who count on their services.

Sen. Cantwell with Planned Parenthood advocates

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 17/06/2026

Schools are cutting Olympic sports programs & dropping scholarships. We can & should write better rules that put athletes first & keep our institutions strong. That is exactly what the Protect College Sports Act does. Thank you USOPC for voicing support!

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 09/06/2026

On #WorldOceansDay, we recognize that healthy oceans are essential to Washington’s economy and environment. I will continue fighting for investments and legislation to protect Puget Sound and our coasts.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 06/06/2026

82 years ago today, U.S. troops – with our allies – launched the largest amphibious invasion in history, storming the beaches of Normandy to defend freedom and democracy. We owe so much to those who served, those who sacrificed, and the families who stood behind them.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 01/06/2026

Happy #PrideMonth! This June, we celebrate our LGBTQ+ community and recommit ourselves to ending discrimination and prejudice so full equality can be achieved. I’ll continue to stand with the community and fight for legislation to protect LGBTQ+ Americans.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 25/05/2026

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 through the Air Force ROTC program at Central Washington University. (1/3)

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 21/05/2026

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

Sen. Cantwell and Congressional Democrats on the Capitol Steps

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 19/05/2026

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-K kids, and we recognize this essential federal support for families.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 14/05/2026

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 Senate Resolution marking May as AANHPI Heritage Month. www.cantwell.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 12/05/2026

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 in the sand with so much at risk.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 11/05/2026

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 the FTC:

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 10/05/2026

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.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 06/05/2026

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 last week. I am proud to support you for everything you do to help keep Washingtonians healthy.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 05/05/2026

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.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 04/05/2026

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.

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Sen. Maria Cantwell @cantwell.senate.gov · 29/04/2026

Apprenticeships help train and skill the next generation. During National Apprenticeship Week, we recognize that earning a paycheck while learning skills on the job is a win-win for workers and employers.

National Apprenticeship Week, April 26 - May 2, 2026

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