Dear Friend,
I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From stopping by the Green Cove culvert repair project in West Thurston to visiting Helion, a fusion energy company, to bringing federal funding to the South Sound to address local food insecurity, I am continuing to deliver on the issues that you care about.
Since the start of the year, I’ve also helped secure over $500,000,000 in federal grants for local communities, non-profits, and Tribal partners and returned over $1,000,000 to constituents.
Keeping It Local
Strickland Delivers $875k for Green Cove Culvert Replacement
Green Cove Creek has always served as a safe, productive habitat for local salmon. Congresswoman Strickland announced $875,000 to support Green Cove’s culvert restoration effort to ensure the creek continues to support our salmon
Strickland to Honor Local Vietnam War Veterans
On November 7, 2024, Congresswoman Strickland will host her annual Vietnam War era Veterans Pinning Ceremony to honor local veterans. Strickland will recognize the service of each veteran or their surviving family member, and present honorees with a ceremonial lapel pin as a symbol of our gratitude.
Visited Helion Facility
Washington state is making strides towards a cleaner energy future, and Helion Energy is helping lead the way. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) visited Helion’s new plant to learn how fusion energy will meet growing energy demands and diversify what powers our grid.
Strickland Secures Over $740k to Address Food Insecurity in Pierce County
Congresswoman Strickland announced nearly $744,000 in federal funding to address food insecurity in Pierce County. GoodRoots Northwest will place refrigerated food smart lockers at Pierce College to increase access to fresh foods.
More from the South Sound
- Hosting the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in the South Sound. Participants must register and submit their program by October 24th, 2024.
- Secured nearly $500,000 in federal grant funding for the Family Support Center of South Sound to support families in the district.
Updates from the Other Washington
Strickland, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT-01) introduced the Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act of 2024, a bipartisan piece of legislation to address military housing affordability by diversifying housing options for servicemembers serving in high-cost areas.
House Unanimously Passes Strickland Military Life Insurance Bill
Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2024, introduced by Congresswoman Strickland and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02). The legislation is bipartisan and bicameral and ensures life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for changes in the economy.
Lt. General Brunson Confirmed as Four-Star General and Commander of US Forces Korea
Last month, the Senate confirmed the promotion of Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson, Commanding General, I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, to Four-Star General and Commander of US Forces Korea. Congresswoman Strickland was honored to introduce him at his nomination hearing.
Other Legislative Action
- Cosponsored the Affordability is Access Act, to ensure women have timely access to affordable birth control.
- Signed the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act, to make changes to the ethical standards requirements that apply to Supreme Court Justices.
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:
- FY24 Notice of Funding Opportunity: National Rural Transit Assistance Program: Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- WaterSMART Grants: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for Fiscal Year 2024: Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation
- Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Education and Workforce Development and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
- 2025 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund: Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
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