My January Newsletter

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January 24, 2024

Dear Friend,

As we start the new year, I wanted to update you on my work over the past month, and what I have been doing to serve you in the other Washington. From launching the 2024 Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive, to supporting military firefighters impacted by PFAS, I have been listening to your concerns and fighting to deliver on the issues you care about. 

Keeping It Local 

2024 Valentines for Veterans and First Responders

U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the launch of the annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Residents, schools, and organizations are invited to make handmade valentine’s cards and leave them at various drop boxes across the district, starting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, through Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Once received, valentines will be distributed to veterans and first responders living and working across Washington’s 10th Congressional District.  

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Constituent Spotlight: Dr. Laurie Kent

Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her first Constituent Spotlight of 2024, Dr. Laurie Dent. With more than 20 years of public education experience under her belt, Dr. Dent currently serves as the Superintendent of the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. 

Congresswoman Strickland’s Constituent Spotlight program recognizes exemplary South Sound residents. To nominate a resident of Washington’s 10th Congressional District, fill out this nomination form

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More from the South Sound 

Updates from the Other Washington 

Strickland Leads Bipartisan Military Firefighter PFAS Compensation Bill

At the start of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced a bipartisan bill that establishes a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS, alongside U.S. Representative Bill Posey (R-FL). 

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Strickland Pushed for Deadline Extension for Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Programs

As the co-lead of the Grid Innovation Caucus, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland urged the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), to streamline the application process and extend the deadline on proposal submissions for the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program. 

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Other Legislative Work 

Serving You

Grants Corner 

Federal grants are typically awarded and available to non-profit organizations, city, county, state, and other local government entities. Opportunities for federal funding are competitive. For more information on federal grants, please visit grants.gov or call the office: 360-459-8514. 

Upcoming grant opportunities include: 

  1. Rural Energy for America Program (REAP): U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
  2. Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG): U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
  3. FY23 Historic Preservation Fund – Semiquincentennial Grants: Department of the Interior (DOI); National Park Service (NPS) 
  4. Reducing Indoor Air Risks: Environmental Protection Agency 
  5. 2024 Port Infrastructure Development Program: Department of Transportation (DOT); Maritime Administration (MA)  

For more information on these grant opportunities, please click HERE. 

As always, I work for you. If you need assistance, you can call my Lacey office at (360) 459-8514 or my D.C. Office at (202) 225-9740. For more updates, make sure to sign up for my newsletter and follow me on social media.  

Sincerely, 

Marilyn Strickland 

Member of Congress