Dear Friend,
As we welcome the new year and the 119th Congress, I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From launching the annual Valentines for Veterans program to the swearing-in of the 119th Congress, I am continuing to deliver on the issues that you care about.
Keeping It Local
Strickland Launches Washington’s 10th Congressional District’s Annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders Drive
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Washington’s 10th Congressional District’s annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Valentines will be distributed to veterans and first responders in Washington’s 10th Congressional District, and for the first time, they will be distributed to JBLM soldiers deployed to Korea.
Strickland Secures $850k for Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Improvements
Congresswoman Strickland announced $850,000 in federal funding to increase safety along the College Street corridor in Lacey.
More from the South Sound
- Appreciate the work of our local firefighters who traveled to southern California to help fight wildfires.
- Supported the Port of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Schools as they broke ground on the Port Maritime Center – which was made possible through local and federal investment.
- Announced $1,666,279 in federal funding to develop a Community Hub at Thurston County Food Bank’s Lacey location.
Updates from the Other Washington
Strickland Sworn in for Third Term as U.S. Representative
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was sworn in for her third term as a member of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress.
Strickland, Moore Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01) reintroduced the bipartisan, Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act for the 119th Congress. This bipartisan piece of legislation would address military housing affordability by diversifying housing options for servicemembers serving in high-cost areas.
Strickland Joins Colleagues in Honoring Korean American Day
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined her congressional colleagues on a bipartisan resolution, led by U.S. Reps. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Young Kim (CA-40), celebrating January 13, 2025, as Korean American Day—marking the 122nd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States on January 13, 1903. Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced a companion resolution in the Senate. You can read the full resolution text here.
Other Legislative Action
- Alongside the entire Washington delegation, joined a letter urging President Biden to grant Governor Inslee’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the November bomb cyclone.
- Cast my 20th vote for Minority Leader, Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) to become Speaker of the House.
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:
- Rural Energy for America Program: Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS)
- Partnerships for Aquatic and Watershed Restoration (PAWR): Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service
- Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program: Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service
- Basic Center Program: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children & Families (ACYF)
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