June 21, 2023
Dear Friend,
This past month, I want to update you on my visits around the South Sound and what I have been doing to serve you in the other Washington. From voting to avoid an economic crisis, to joining a Townhall with Food Lifeline to discuss ending military family hunger, I have been busy listening to your concerns and fighting on behalf of the issues you care about.
Keeping It Local
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland announced Kyra Brown as the 2023 Congressional Art Competition winner for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Brown’s painting was selected by a panel of judges and will be displayed in the United States Capitol for the next year.
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her June Constituent Spotlight, Sarah Harris, the City of Puyallup’s former Parks and Recreation Director who retired last month after 35 years of public service. She is recognized for her commitment to the City of Puyallup and for growing and improving the city’s Parks and Recreation systems.
Congresswoman Strickland’s Constituent Spotlight program recognizes exemplary South Sound residents. To nominate a resident of Washington’s 10th Congressional District, fill out this nomination form.
On National Trails Day, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA 10) and the City of Fife announced $800,000 in federal funding for the Sheffield Trail Improvement Project.
More from the South Sound
- Joined the Thurston County Veterans Council and Pierce County Veterans Advisory Council for Memorial Day to honor the fallen servicemembers and veterans who fought for our freedoms.
- Joined Food Lifeline’s townhall to discuss and advocate for solutions to military family hunger.
- Announced $1.5 million in federal funding for the Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County (EFN) to build an additional warehouse at their Lakewood campus.
- Honoring Pride Month with the South Sound’s LGBTQ+ community and promised to continue the fight for dignity, respect, and equality for all.
Updates from the other Washington
Strickland, Booker, Adams, McGovern Introduce Bicameral Bill To Ensure Small Farms Have Equitable Access To USDA Programs
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC) and Jim McGovern (D-MD) introduced the bicameral Office of Small Farms Establishment Act, which would create an Office of Small Farms at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act:
“Tonight, I voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act to protect the full faith and credit of the United States and avoid a catastrophic default that would hurt our economy,” said Strickland. “I voted to protect families, jobs, seniors, veterans, children and our economy from irreversible harm and ensure that Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits are intact. I call on my Senate colleagues to swiftly pass this bill and send it to President Biden’s desk to ensure the U.S. economy remains strong and stable.”
Other Legislative Action
- On National Maritime Day, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland recognized the South Sound’s integral role in the U.S. maritime industry.
- Introduced the American Aviator Act, which would establish a pilot program at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that authorizes competitive grants supporting flight-training services for veterans who are not already military pilots.
- Joined 194 of her colleagues to seek answers for the dramatic delays in passport applications.
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:
- Cooperative Agreements for States and Territories to Improve Local 988 Capacity: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Cooperative Agreements for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up Programs: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements: Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program: Department of Transportation, DOT/Federal Transit Administration
- FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Department of Transportation, DOT/Federal Transit Administration
For more information on these grant opportunities, please click HERE.
As always, I work for you. If you need assistance, you can sign up for a casework appointment or 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