Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and New Democrat Coalition Chair Congresswoman Suzan DelBene will join Washington members of the NewDEAL network of state and local elected officials on Monday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m. PT to address the most urgent challenges facing Washington state, local, and tribal governments, and the importance of the relief proposed by President Biden and House Democrats in their American Rescue Plan legislation.
The American Rescue Plan, which is slated for a House vote this week, includes $350 billion to address budget shortfalls and prevent layoffs, as well as critical support specifically for schools, child care, and small businesses. However, key parts of the legislation are at risk, especially in the Senate.
At Monday’s event, NewDEAL will host Congresswoman Suzan Delbene (New Democrat Coalition Chair) and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (a New Democrat Coalition Member and NewDEAL alum). They will talk about the most important provisions for Washington in the current version of the bill, as well as their work as part of the New Democrat Coalition to ensure the American Rescue Plan is targeted at the country’s most pressing challenges. Joining them will be Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin and State Senate Majority Floor Leader Marko Liias, who will talk about the federal relief most needed to support their COVID response work and why it is vital that the final version of the bill includes direct aid to states and municipalities.
COVID Relief Zoom Briefing Details
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WHO: |
New Democrat Coalition Chair Congresswoman Suzan Delbene (WA-01); Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a NewDEAL Alum; NewDEAL Leaders Mayor Cassie Franklin (Everett, WA) and Senator Marko Liias (Majority Floor Leader, D-Lynwood) |
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WHAT: |
Briefing on COVID relief legislation under consideration in Congress, focusing on the impact of state and local aid provisions and the importance of the U.S. Senate supporting them |
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WHEN: |
Monday, March 1st, 2:30 PM PT |
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WHERE: |
Zoom |
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MEDIA RSVP: |
*RSVP at this link or to jonathon@newdealleaders.org to receive the Zoom Meeting info. |
More information on NewDEAL’s calls for the Biden Administration and the new Congress to support states, counties, and cities can be found here.
About NewDEAL
The NewDEAL, with Honorary Co-Chairs U.S. Senator Mark Warner (VA) and former Delaware Governor Jack Markell, is a network of 160 pro-growth progressive state and local officeholders in 48 states, and was founded to support innovative leaders in developing and spreading policies that spur economic growth that is broadly-earned and sustainable. The organization facilitates policy development and the exchange of ideas among its members, and connects them with other pro-growth progressive political, policy, and private sector leaders.
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland serves as a Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
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