WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington senators are making progress on several pieces of legislation at the federal level. Washington’s two senators have been able to pass four pieces of legislation in one chamber this session, so far. Of those, two are resolutions designating April as the “Month of Military Child” and designating a week in February as “National School Counseling Week.” 

Both passed the Senate unanimously with no need for approval from the House. The other two are bills that are both sitting at the House desk. One bill aims to enhance wildfire forecasting and readiness, and the other aims to authorize the Department of Commerce to bolster American supply chains.  

Cantwell  

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has two sponsored bills that have passed the Senate and are sitting in the House. In total, Cantwell has introduced 15 pieces of legislation this session, as of Friday.  

One of the bills that has made it out of the Senate chamber is the Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025, which passed the Senate unanimously. As of Aug. 22, 2025, it has been held at the House desk. The legislation establishes a permanent Fire Weather Services program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.  

According to Cantwell, the bipartisan legislation aims to enhance wildfire forecasting and preparedness amidst increasingly destructive wildfires.  

"The Fire Ready Nation Act gives NOAA meteorologists and scientists new cutting-edge technology and better data that will improve wildfire forecasts, which our firefighters need to save homes and lives," Cantwell said in a statement.  

The act addresses recent statistics, citing 48,458 wildfire incidents that consumed over 4.3 million acres in the U.S. in 2025 alone. 

Key provisions include authorizing funding for advanced technologies and establishing a Fire Weather Testbed to pilot new tools for fire monitoring and forecasting.  

Moreover, it emphasizes collaboration across federal, state and tribal agencies to ensure a cohesive response to wildfires.  

The legislation also codifies the Incident Meteorologist Service, ensuring the deployment of trained meteorologists to critical areas during wildfire crises. 

The second bill Cantwell has been able to pass through the Senate is the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025, which passed the Senate unanimously. As of July 3, 2025, the legislation has been held at the House desk. This bill was cosponsored by Cantwell, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, and Lisa Blunt Rochester D-Delaware.  

This legislation aims to authorize the Department of Commerce to bolster American supply chains in critical industries and emerging technologies, according to Cantwell. By collaborating with both private and government sectors, the Act seeks to anticipate and mitigate future supply chain disruptions. 

Senator Cantwell emphasized the necessity of robust supply chains, stating, “One supply chain shock can disrupt the entire system, driving shortages and raising costs.”  

She said that the legislation would foster cooperation among the government, businesses, and manufacturers to identify vulnerabilities and enhance manufacturing capacity.  

The provisions aim to “strengthen American manufacturing jobs, keep our store shelves stocked and lower costs for American families,” Cantwell said in a statement. 

Senator Blackburn added that "strengthening supply chains is essential to ensure that groceries, fuel, household products and every other consumer product is accessible and affordable."  

Murray 

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, has two sponsored resolutions that have passed the Senate. Resolutions only require approval from one chamber. Murray has introduced 23 legislation this session, so far. Of those, one has failed in the Senate.  

One of the resolutions that passed the Senate was the designation of April 2025 as the “Month of the Military Child.” The resolution passed unanimously in April. This resolution urges people of the United States to observe the Month of Military Child with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor and show appreciation for military children. The resolution states that nearly 1.6 million children are connected to the military in the United States.  

“It is only fitting that the people of the United States take time to recognize the contributions of servicemembers and veterans, celebrate their spirit, and let the men and women of the United States in uniform know that while they are taking care of us, the people of the United States are taking care of their children,” reads the resolution. 

Murray's second resolution designated the week of Feb. 3 through Feb. 7, 2025, as National School Counseling Week. The resolution was unanimously passed by the Senate in January 2025. 

The resolution recognizes the contributions of school counselors to students' academic and personal development. As the resolution outlines, school counselors advocate for all students, guiding them in academic learning, emotional growth, and career exploration.  

“School counselors have long advocated for all students,” reads the resolution.  

The resolution further underscores the importance of school counselors in fostering a supportive educational environment, stating they are instrumental in enhancing school climate and are often the first line of support for students facing personal trauma and community tragedies.  

Additionally, the resolution highlights the alarming student-to-counselor ratio, which currently stands at 376 to 1, far exceeding the recommended 250 to 1. This calls for increased recognition and resources for school counselors to adequately serve students.

Legislation introduced 

Cantwell 

S. 2932 – Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement Act. Sept. 29, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.  

S. 2581 – A bill to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program. Sept. 31, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 

S. 2452 – Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act. Sept. 24, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. 

S. 2042 – Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025. June 11, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. 

S. 1985 – Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025. June 5, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 

S. 1514 – Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act. April 29, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. 

S. 1513 – Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act. April 29, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. 

S. 1396 – Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2025. April 9, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 

S. 1272 – Trade Review Act of 2025. April 3, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  

S. 1183 – Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2025. March 27, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. 

S. 1098 – Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act. March 24, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. July 24, 2025, Committee on the Judiciary, ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. July 28, 2025, Committee on the Judiciary, reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment, without a written report. Placed on the Senate legislative calendar under general orders.  

S. 665 – Fatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025. Feb. 20, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. 

S. Res. 281 – A resolution commemorating the 95th anniversary of the enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930. June 17, 2025, referred to the Committee on Finance.  

Murray 

S. Res. 42 – A resolution condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers. Jan. 28, 2025, referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  

S. Res 28 – This resolution recognizes the contribution of women serving in combat roles in the Armed Forces. Jan. 16, 2025, referred to the Committee on Armed Services. 

S. 1736 – Improving training for school food service workers. May 13, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 

S. 1564 – Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act. May 1, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. 

S. 2307 – Sound insulation treatment, repair and replacement program. July 16, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 

S. 1622 – Stop Child Hunger Act. May 6, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. 

S. 1320 – Servicewoman and Veterans Menopause Research Act. April 8, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. May 21, 2025, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, hearings held. July 30, 2025, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.  

S. 411 – Flight 293 Remembrance Act. Feb. 5, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.  

S. 701 – Helping Heroes Act. Feb. 25, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.  

S. 1663 – Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025. May 7, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.  

S. 760 – Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act of 2025. Feb. 26, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  

S. 342 – Purple Heart Veterans Education Act of 2025. Jan. 30, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.  

S. 1433 – Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025. April 10, 2025, Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. April 30, 2025, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, ordered to be reported with amendments favorably. Sept. 29, 2025, Placed on Senate legislative calendar under general orders. 

S. 916 – Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act. March 10, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  

S. 924 – Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2025. March 10, 2025, was introduced in the Senate, read the first time, and placed on the Senate legislative calendar under read the first time. March 11, 2025, read the second time, placed on the Senate legislative calendar under general orders.  

S. 2534 – Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025. July 30, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 

S. 1737 – Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. May 13, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  

S. 1115 – Paycheck Fairness Act. March 25, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.  

S. 2882 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026. Sept. 18, 2025, introduced in the Senate, read the first time. Sept. 19, 2025, considered read the second time. Considered for reading the third time. Failed Senate with a 47-45 vote. Sept. 30, 2025, failed Senate with a 47-53 vote. Oct. 8, 2025, failed Senate with 47-52 vote. Oct. 9, 2025, failed Senate with a 47-50 vote.  

S. 2295 – Child Care for Working Families Act. July 15, 2025, read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.