Dear Friend,
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 speaking at Tacoma Urban League’s State of Black Tacoma to working to protect women’s right to choose, I am continuing to deliver on the issues that you care about.
I’ve also helped secure over $152,000,000 in federal grants for local communities, non-profits, and Tribal partners and returned over $670,000 to constituents since the start of the year.
Keeping It Local
Spent Juneteenth with Vision Step Team and the Black community, reaffirming the need for policies that support a more just and promising future for Black Americans.
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the South Sound. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) visited Bellmont Cabinet in Sumner to learn about the cabinet industry’s future and how to support American manufacturing.
The Tacoma Urban League is working hard to provide opportunity, support, and community. Congresswoman Strickland spoke about Black excellence and entrepreneurship at the annual State of Black Tacoma.
More from the South Sound
- Following a recent trip to Normandy, France, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, Congresswoman Strickland highlighted two living World War II veterans residing in Olympia: Harvey Drahos and Betty Dybbro.
- Visited the Cohen Clinic to discuss how we can do more to expand mental healthcare in the South Sound.
Updates from the Other Washington
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, a leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement on the Idaho v. United States and Moyle v. United States Supreme Court decisions.
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act. The bill aims to help new farmers and ranchers address early financial challenges.
Other Legislative Action
- Released a statement on the H.R. 8070 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 vote.
- As a leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, released a statement on the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA Supreme Court of the United States decision protecting Mifepristone.
Serving You
The Congresswoman and her team are here to help you navigate these agencies, cut through the red tape, end delays, and much more. If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to call our office at (360) 459-8514 or contact us HERE.
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:
- OV FY24 Meeting the Basic Needs of Underserved Crime Victims: Department of Justice (DOJ): Office for Victims of Crime
- WaterSMART Grants: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for Fiscal Year 2024: Department of the Interior (DOI): Bureau of Reclamation
- Expanding Access to Women’s Health Grant: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants: Department of Agriculture (DOA): Rural Business-Cooperative Service
For more information on these grant opportunities, please click HERE.
As always, I work for you. If you need assistance, you can call my District 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