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 opening a new affordable housing project in Tacoma to easing the cost of housing for servicemembers, I am continuing to deliver on the issues that you care about.
I’ve also helped secure over $200,000,000 in federal grants for local communities, non-profits, and Tribal partners and returned over $900,000 to constituents since the start of the year.
Keeping It Local
Strickland on The Black and Asian Experience
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) authored an op-ed in the Northwest Asian Weekly in which she discussed her experience as bi-racial, both Black and Korean American, and how it impacts her legislative work.
Strickland Delivers $500K for Affordable Housing
Congresswoman Strickland announced $500,000 in federal funding for the Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity.
Opening New Affordable Housing
Alongside Sen. Maria Cantwell and local leaders, helped the Tacoma Housing Authority open their new 200 affordable housing units in Tacoma, made possible with over $1.5 million in federal funding.
More from the South Sound
- Visited the Interurban Trail with Edgewood Mayor Dave Olsen to see how more federal funding can support accessibility and recreational use throughout the trail.
- Recognized Pride by honoring notable LGBTQ+ leaders in the South Sound, and continuing to support the LGBTQ+ community.
Updates from the Other Washington
Ensured Veterans Received PACT Act Benefits Ahead of Intent to File Deadlines
Strickland joined House colleagues to discuss the PACT Act Intent to File deadlines for backdated benefits. According to the VA, over 8,000 veterans in the South Sound have received their PACT Act claims, and thousands more are eligible.
Recognized for Working to Ease the Military Housing Burden in Washington State
Servicemembers deserve to have their full housing allowance. Restoring the basic housing allowance continues to be Strickland’s top priority in Congress.
Other Legislative Action
- Signed a letter to the VA Secretary, requesting an update on actions being taken to warn veterans about PACT Act scams and to increase the visibility of VA resources.
- Joined House colleagues to designate January as Muslim-American Heritage Month.
- To promote safety for indoor and outdoor workers from exposure to excessive heat, joined the bicameral, Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2023.
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:
- Youth Homeless Demonstration Program: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2025): Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Climate Smart Humanities Organizations: National Endowment for the Humanities
- FY25 NOAA Marine Debris Removal under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Department of Commerce
- Fiscal Year 2024 Tribal Wetland Program Development Grants: Environmental Protection Agency
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