You can try your luck by visiting Murphy’s website. I’m having a problem with a government agency, need legal help, want to schedule a meeting or White House tour, or have another question. [98][100] On November 30, 2016, legislators approved a measure within the National Defense Authorization Act to ask the U.S. State Department to take action against foreign propaganda through an interagency panel. As an undergraduate exchange student, Murphy also studied at the University of Oxford, where he was a member of Exeter College. He also voted in favor of Mikulski Medical Marijuana Amendment, which protects users in states with medical marijuana laws from federal interference. [16] During his tenure, he served on the Judiciary Committee. [112] Raised as a Congregationalist, Murphy identifies as "Protestant/unaffiliated" but said in 2015 that he was "not a regular churchgoer these days, in part, because of kids. Chris Murphy, in full Christopher Scott Murphy, (born August 3, 1973, White Plains, New York, U.S.), American politician who was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 2012 and began representing Connecticut in that body the following year. [30] Murphy was elected in 2006 with 56% of the vote, defeating Johnson by a margin of about 22,000 votes; among incumbents, only John Hostettler lost by a larger margin that year. [98] The initiative was developed through the Countering Foreign Propaganda and Disinformation Act. The chart below reports missed votes over time. [17], After two terms, Murphy decided to run for a seat in the Connecticut State Senate at the age of 29. 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Choose from the options above to find the right way to contact Murphy. Please join our advisory group to let us know what more we can do. Murphy said in a statement: "I support withdrawing troops, but we must also rejoin a diplomatic process that the Trump administration has left to other powers, and we need a surge in humanitarian relief. Murphy has two younger siblings, a sister, Susannah, and a brother, Ben. We don’t track why legislators miss votes, but it’s often due to medical absenses and major life events. Now we’re on Instagram too! And starting in 2019 we’ll be tracking Congress’s oversight investigations of the executive branch. Murphy proposed reforms of the nation's 'missing-persons' databases, introducing "Billy's Law" in 2009 to improve coordination of law-enforcement efforts to locate missing persons. If you are having a problem with a government agency, look for a contact link for casework to submit a request for help. In part because of a busy schedule. You are encouraged to reuse any material on this site. 1830 (110th): To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Connecticut's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2013. [33], Murphy has called for the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp;[34] however, in February 2011, Murphy voted to extend provisions of the Patriot Act. [83], Following the 2017 Sutherland Springs church shooting, Murphy and fellow U.S. The bill was signed into law by President Obama on December 13, 2016. We hope to enable educators to build lesson plans centered around any bill or vote in Congress, even those as recent as yesterday. from 2007 to 2012. [31], In August 2008, Murphy sent a letter to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer expressing support for increased oil drilling as part of a bipartisan energy bill. [32], Murphy supports reform of federal supportive housing programs, which assist low-income people with severe disabilities. Box 11867 Telephone: (803) 734-3120 Columbia, S.C. 29211 Neal A. Collins Second Vice-Chairman Wallace H. “Jay” Jordan, Jr Mandy W. Kimmons. Sen. Chris Murphy, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter Tuesday night to House investigators offering … [18] In 2004, he won re-election to a second term, defeating Republican Christopher O'Brien, 60%-37%. murphy: gop health care bill increases costs, cuts care to give “a giant tax cut for the wealthy” may 11, 2017 murphy highlights trump’s broken promises on health care ; may 4, 2017 murphy: “house republicans just passed a bill they know will end insurance for 24 million” april 20, 2017 Follow @govtrack.us on Instagram for new 60-second summary videos of legislation in Congress. 317 (111th): Recognizing the region from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri, as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, and ... H.R. The legislation, aimed at overhauling the mental health system, would build treatment capacity, promote integrated care models, expand the mental health workforce and encourage the enforcement of existing mental health parity laws. [107][108], In May 2020, Murphy voiced his opposition to Israel's plan to annex parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. This is Republican legislators who fomented the terrorist attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 [1] He is of Irish and Polish descent. has served since Jan 3, 2013. Columbia Address. Murphy's opponent McMahon accused him of receiving what she called "special interest loans," and called on Murphy to release his financial records. Murphy was assigned to the following committees: Judiciary Committee, South Carolina House of Representatives; 2017 legislative session At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees: Before being elected to Congress, Murphy was a member of both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly, serving two terms each in the Connecticut House of Representatives (1999–2003) and the Connecticut Senate (2003–07). He defeated former Connecticut secretary of state Susan Bysiewicz in the Democratic primary, and subsequently defeated Republican candidate Linda McMahon for the open seat in the general election. 2013-present: U.S. The Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 (H.R. Otherwise, try contacting your own senator: You are currently on the website GovTrack.us, which has no affiliation with Murphy and is not a government website. [13] He proposed legislation that would ban smoking in state colleges and universities. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Connecticut's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2013. U.S. [98][100] The legislation authorized funding of $160 million over a two-year-period. "[95] In February 2019, Murphy was one of seven senators to reintroduce legislation requiring sanctions on Saudi officials involved in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and seeking to address support for the Yemen civil war through prohibiting some weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and U.S. military refueling of Saudi coalition planes. [81], In the wake of the Orlando shooting, Murphy said "This phenomenon of near-constant mass shootings happens only in America – nowhere else" and "this epidemic will continue without end if Congress continues to sit on its hands and do nothing – again. Feb 19, 2021, These material and tangible rights would mark a notable departure from the more abstract rights currently enshrined, like freedom of… Feb 18, 2021. [10], As early as March 1999, he criticized U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Johnson's vote for impeaching President Bill Clinton. If you’ve visited a bill page on GovTrack.us recently, you may have noticed a new “study guide” tab located just below the bill title. [citation needed], On March 16, 2016, the Mental Health Reform Act was pass unanimously by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Young Americans have historically been the least involved in politics, despite the huge consequences policies can have on them. Elected in 2012, Murphy serves on the Appropriations Committee, the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, and the Democratic Steering & Outreach Committee. [102][103], In December 2017, Murphy criticized Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, saying that it "It needs to be done at the right time and in the right manner. "[27] During his tenure he served as Chairman of the Public Health Committee.[28]. 2019-2020. 2007-2013: U.S. Representative from Connecticut's 5th Congressional District 3. [14] He co-sponsored a bill that would create an earned income tax credit. [7] Fusco described himself as a union member, an environmentalist, and a moderate. 6233 (112th): Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012, H.R. This is part of a new project to develop better tools for bringing real-time legislative data into the classroom. The chart below reports missed votes over time. Marriage equality and nondiscrimination in the military, workplace, classroom and healthcare system, based on real or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity, are civil rights that must be protected under law. Christopher Scott Murphy (born August 3, 1973) is an American politician and author serving as the junior United States Senator from Connecticut since 2013. Nomination Confirmed 54/38 on Sep 18, 2019. Murphy is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. 154 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-2621 Fax: (202) 224-0238 Toll Free: (866) 481-9186 "[113], Statewide elected officials and legislative leaders of, New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Commuter Rail Line, Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Health Care, District of Columbia, Census and the National Archives, Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform, 2012 United States Senate election in Connecticut, 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, United States Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Countering Foreign Propaganda and Disinformation Act, Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, Connecticut's 5th Congressional District Election, 2008, Connecticut's 5th Congressional District Election, 2010, "U.S. Rep. 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MANN Acts would require more transparency on Biden’s and other presidents’ executive orders, Vaccinate Americans, Not Terrorists Act would ban Guantánamo Bay detainees from getting COVID-19…, Constitutional amendment would guarantee rights to housing, healthcare, education, nutrition. Nomination Confirmed 56/38 on Sep 24, 2019. Murphy was born on August 3, 1973, in White Plains, New York, to Catherine A. Home Address. Our public interest mission means we will never put our service behind a paywall. See full analysis methodology. And please consider supporting our work by becoming a monthly backer @govtrack on Patreon or leaving a tip. We’ll be in touch. [110], In July 2019, Murphy and fifteen other Senate Democrats introduced the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act which mandated that ICE agents get approval from a supervisor ahead of engaging in enforcement actions at sensitive locations with the exception of special circumstances and that agents receive annual training in addition to being required to report annually regarding enforcement actions in those locations. GovTrack.us is an independent website tracking the status of legislation in the United States Congress and helping you participate in government. [39] He has been credited with helping to shape the independent Office of Congressional Ethics, which was passed into law by the House in March 2008. The legislation was named in honor of Billy Smolinski, Jr., a one-time resident of Murphy's district who disappeared in 2004. John Richard C. King John R. McCravy, III Cezar E. McKnight Christopher J. Committee assignments. Before being elected to Congress, Murphy was a member of both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly, serving two terms each in the C… [35], In 2009, Murphy helped draft HR 3200, the House health-care reform bill. Murphy is shown as a purple triangle ▲ in our ideology-leadership chart below. Such weapons transfers can take years to complete. the representative for Connecticut’s 5th congressional district [42] Murphy circulated a draft letter to other members of Congress asking the House Judiciary Committee leadership to hold a hearing on the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act, which would end the Supreme Court's immunity to judicial ethics laws. 2003-2006: Connecticut State Senate, 16th District 4. [106], In January 2020, Murphy wrote to FBI Director Christopher A. Wray, urging the FBI to "investigate the allegations" that Saudi Arabia "illegally compromised and stole personal data" from Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Washington Post, as part of a possible effort to "influence, if not silence, the Washington Post’s reporting on Saudi Arabia". In 2016, Murphy walked 126 miles across the state of Connecticut, listening to constituents and holding daily town hall meetings. [38], In May 2007, Murphy organized a group of freshmen House members to support the creation of an independent, non-partisan ethics panel to review complaints filed against members of the U.S. House of Representatives. [96], Murphy is renowned as one of the most vociferous critics of Russia in the Senate. [53] At the time of this loan, Murphy was serving on the House Financial Services Committee. “All the committees are 50-50,” Murphy said Monday, describing how he expects the new Senate will work. He introduced and successfully passed into law the "Government Funding Transparency Act of 2008", which required private companies that do the majority of their businesses with the federal government to publicly disclose their top executives' salaries. [87], In September 2020, Murphy published a book on gun control, The Violence Inside Us: A Brief History of an Ongoing American Tragedy. [4] On May 19, 2013, Murphy received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of New Haven. Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy has also vowed to continue fighting the weapons sales to the UAE that the Trump administration made last year. Social Welfare (7%) We are responsible for a level of mass atrocity that happens in this country with zero parallel anywhere else. The official U.S. Senate website of Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut Please sign up for our advisory group to be a part of making GovTrack a better tool for what you do. 1675 (111th): Frank Melville Supportive Housing Investment Act of 2009. If you can, please take a few minutes to help us improve GovTrack for users like you. [9] In 2000, he won re-election to a second term, defeating Barbara Morelli 68%-32%. U.S. by calling for entire states to be disenfranchised in the 2020 presidential election. 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[6], In 1998, at age 25, Murphy challenged 14-year incumbent Republican State Representative Angelo Fusco. 4238 Persimmon Woods Drive N. Charleston 29420. Business Phone (843) 832-1120. Murphy. In 2016, he voted in favor of the Daines/Merkley Amendment to enable Veterans Administration doctors to discuss the benefits of medical marijuana with their patients. Christopher Murphy sits on the following committees: Murphy was the primary sponsor of 6 bills that were enacted: Does 6 not sound like a lot? [59], In the wake of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, Murphy called for the removal of Donald Trump. Below is an abbreviated outline of Murphy's academic, professional, and political career: 1. In response, Murphy proposed making home invasion a federal crime.[45]. We hope for the best. Otherwise, look for a phone number on that website to call his office if you have a question. Government Operations and Politics (7%). [48] It was announced in mid-July that a group spearheaded by a state Capitol lobbyist was forming a Super PAC for his campaign, hoping to raise $1 million to combat a possible opponent. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Fix NICS Act to ensure criminal records are submitted to the federal background check system. [23] Murphy also wrote Public Act 05-149, an act permitting stem-cell research while prohibiting human cloning. 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Chris Murphy warns allies to be vigilant about the 'quiet things' Russia is doing", "Effort to combat foreign propaganda advances in Congress", "H.R.5181 - Countering Foreign Propaganda and Disinformation Act of 2016", "US House of representatives backs proposal to counter global Russian subversion", "U.S. Senate: U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 115th Congress - 1st Session", "Senate joins House in overwhelmingly passing new Russian sanctions", "Who's Speaking Out Against Trump's Jerusalem Move", "Are Democrats Hypocrites for Criticizing Trump's Troop Withdrawals? [49], Murphy defeated former Connecticut Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz in the Democratic primary and defeated Republican candidate Linda McMahon in the general election. Some of Murphy’s most recently sponsored bills include... View All » Republican - Dorchester. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., argued on Sunday that the Senate has "a constitutional responsibility" to hold the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. WASHINGTON (FRIDAY, Feb. 12, 2021) – Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Vice Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) Friday announced the majority and minority Chairmen, Ranking … If you teach United States government and would like to speak with us about bringing legislative data into your classroom, please reach out! Please help us make GovTrack better address the needs of educators by joining our advisory group. from Jan 3, 2017 to Feb 13, 2021. "[104], In December 2018, President Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria. 2965 (111th): Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010. In 2008, Murphy successfully added an amendment to rail legislation making it easier for Amtrak and the state of Connecticut to cooperate on the rail project. We’re looking for feedback from educators about how GovTrack can be used and improved for your classroom. In the aftermath of the shooting, he became a leading voice in the movement to prevent gun violence, supporting numerous policies including universal background checks and ending the ban on gun violence research at the CDC. history. [5], In 1996, Murphy was campaign manager for Charlotte Koskoff's unsuccessful campaign for the House against Nancy Johnson; a decade later, Murphy himself would unseat Johnson. The Democrats also have a majority in the House of Representatives. The bill also provided $1 billion in funding to address the opioid crisis and funding for NIH Cancer Moonshot initiative. "[63], Murphy called the American Health Care Act of 2017 "an intellectual and moral dumpster fire," that will cause 24 million Americans to lose their health care coverage.[64]. [62], In April 2017, Murphy was one of five Democratic senators to sign a letter to President Trump that warned failure "to take immediate action to oppose the lawsuit or direct House Republicans to forgo this effort will increase instability in the insurance market, as insurers may choose not to participate in the marketplace in 2018" and that they remained concerned that his administration "has still not provided certainty to insurers and consumers that you will protect the cost-sharing subsidies provided under the law. The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., citing the funding's helping to improve conditions in those countries. 3928 (110th): Government Funding Transparency Act of 2008", "House of Representatives approves $14 billion high-speed rail bill to connect Washington, D.C., and New York City", "Murphy to propose Billy's Law to help find missing adults", "PPP Poll: Joe Lieberman Trailing Very Badly In 2012 Re-Election Bid", "Pro-Murphy super PAC created in Conn. 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Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) sent a statement Saturday requesting the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hold a hearing regarding the Taliban deal the U.S. signed Saturday. Feb 22, 2021, Who should be prioritized in the line for immunizations? S.J.Res. "[93] In October 2018, Murphy wrote that if the reports of Jamal Khashoggi's murder are true, "it should represent a fundamental break" in Saudi Arabia–United States relations. 512 Blatt Bldg. Visit us on Instagram, Is freshman Rep. Tracey Mann obscuring the purpose of his transparency bills by naming them after himself? "There is … Murphy chose not to run for re-election to the State Senate, targeting instead the U.S. House seat held by 12-term incumbent Republican Nancy Johnson. Chris Murphy is the junior United States Senator for Connecticut. It only happens here not because of coincidence, not because of bad luck, but as a consequence of our inaction. [53][54][55], On November 6, Murphy defeated McMahon with 55% of the vote, winning every county except Litchfield County. [47], Murphy announced on January 20, 2011, that he would run for the Senate seat held by Joe Lieberman, who was retiring in the face of a very low approval rate. [61], Murphy has been a leading supporter of the Affordable Care Act in the Senate and has opposed Republican attempts to repeal the law, consistently speaking on the floor about the positive impact it has had on his constituents. The information on this page is originally sourced from a variety of materials, including: The letters stand for sounds according to the following table: Capital letters indicate a stressed syllable. [99] After the 2016 U.S. presidential election, worries grew that Russian propaganda spread and organized by the Russian government swayed the outcome of the election, and representatives in the U.S. Congress took action to safeguard the National security of the United States by advancing legislation to monitor incoming propaganda from external threats. [76] Murphy supported the bipartisan Manchin-Toomey background checks proposal, which would have strengthened and expanded the existing background check system and established a National Commission on Mass Violence to study in-depth all the causes of mass violence. Glass windows remain broken. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters) Look for a contact form on Sen. Christopher Murphy’s website to express your opinion. [98], In September 2016, in advance of a UN Security Council resolution 2334 condemning Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, Murphy signed an AIPAC-sponsored letter urging President Obama to veto "one-sided" resolutions against Israel. the median of 1.4% [75], The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting occurred in Newtown, Connecticut, within Murphy's House district near the end of his term. [50][51] After McMahon's negative ads left Murphy "on the defensive virtually nonstop" and struggling to respond, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee sent additional staff and money to Murphy to help with his campaign, saying they are "100 percent behind [him]. ", "The Longest Filibusters: Where Does Chris Murphy Stack Up? [92], In November 2017, Murphy accused the United States of complicity in the war crimes committed in Yemen by the Saudi-led military coalition and in Yemen's humanitarian crisis, saying: "Thousands and thousands inside Yemen today are dying. 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Chris Murphy on the Senate's failure to pass the Toomey-Manchin gun legislation", "Has there been one school shooting per week since Sandy Hook?