Dear Friend,
I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From visiting local manufacturers across the South Sound, to breaking ground on new affordable housing units, I continue to hear your feedback and deliver on what you care about most.
Keeping it Local
Strickland Visits South Sound Manufacturers
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) spent August District Work Period visiting several local manufacturers, highlighting products uniquely made at home in the South Sound.
Sheffield Trail Ribbon Cutting
Joined Fife leaders at the Sheffield Trail, to cut the ribbon on renovations. Congresswoman Strickland secured $800K to widen the path, restore local vegetation, increase visibility, and make our home more connected.
Affordable Housing at Gravelly Lake Commons
Housing is the foundation of stability, dignity, and opportunity. Congresswoman Strickland made Gravelly Lake Commons a reality, bringing 26 affordable housing units to the South Sound in Lakewood.
More from the South Sound
- Honored Citizenship Day and joined Tacoma Community House as 45 students continue their paths to citizenship.
- Joined New Life Baptist Church in Lacey for their 50th Anniversary
Updates from the Other Washington
Strickland Gives New Farmers, Ranchers Early Financing Opportunities
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) reintroduced the bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act. The bill will help new farmers and ranchers address early financial challenges.
Strickland Advances Pipeline Public Safety Efforts
Congresswoman Strickland’s proposal, the Pipeline Safety Engagement Act, was included in the current version of the bipartisan Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025, which passed favorably out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Other Legislative Action
- Joined GridWise Alliance and NEMA to discuss bipartisan solutions to address our growing grid demands.
- Supported amendments that prevent the Department of Defense from giving military bases names that honor Confederate leaders.
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:
- Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Emergency Drought Relief for Tribes: Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Reclamation
- FY25 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence: Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
- Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages: Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Farm to School Grant Program: Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service
For more information on these grant opportunities, please click HERE.
As always, I work for you. If you need assistance, 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