The Washington Group is a bipartisan group of United States Senators who meet regularly to discuss issues of national importance. The group was founded in the early 2000s and is currently chaired by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). The name of the group is derived from the fact that all of its members are from the state of Washington. The group's primary purpose is to foster collaboration between members of both parties on issues such as health care, immigration, and the economy.