I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From honoring our local Vietnam Veterans to visiting local Thurston County businesses, to fighting for affordable healthcare, I continue to hear your feedback and deliver on what you care about most.
Keeping it Local
Strickland Honors Vietnam Veterans in the South Sound
During National Veterans and Military Families Month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) hosted a Vietnam War-era Veterans Pinning Ceremony in Thurston County, recognizing local veterans for their service. During the ceremony, Strickland presented each veteran or surviving family member with a commemorative lapel pin as a token of the nation’s gratitude.
Strickland, MultiCare, Pierce County Discuss WIC Funding, Formula Resources for Families
Congresswoman Strickland led MultiCare, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, in a press conference highlighting how the federal government shutdown was impacting Washington’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the resources in Pierce County for families in need of baby formula.
Visiting Local Businesses in the South Sound
Toured several small businesses in Olympia. From bookshops to transit centers, local businesses create diverse jobs, support the economy, and strengthen our communities.
More from the South Sound
- Joined Nerd Farmer, Grit & Grain, and Citizen Tacoma podcasts to discuss how the shutdown impacts healthcare, small businesses, and more.
- Met with the NAACP-Tacoma and the Black Collective to honor our Black veterans in the South Sound and give a legislative update.
Updates from the Other Washington
Strickland Statement on the Senate Surrender
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released an official statement on the Senate-passed Continuing Resolution.
Strickland Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Support Foster Youth Affected by the Opioid Crisis
Congresswoman Strickland, a member of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth and the Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus, led the reintroduction of the Furthering Opioid Services, Training, and Education Resources (FOSTER) Act with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). This bipartisan legislation will provide training and resources for foster and kinship caregivers to support children and parents affected by the opioid crisis.
Other Legislative Action
- In support of survivors, voted to release the full Epstein files.
- Co-sponsored the Partnerships for Agricultural Climate (PACA) Act to help small and minority farmers remain sustainable and profitable.
Serving You
The Congresswoman and her team remain 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. Please know that many federal agencies are closed so it may take longer than average for a response from a federal agency.
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:
- Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- National Fish Passage Program FY25: Department of Interior (DOI) Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
- Solid Waste Management Grant Program: Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service
- Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Program: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Small Surface Water and Groundwater Storage Projects: Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Reclamation
For more information on these grant opportunities, please click HERE.