Dear Friend,
I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From delivering valentines to veterans and first responders to protecting your privacy from reckless and unlawful interference from DOGE and Elon Musk, I am continuing to deliver on the issues that you care about.
Keeping It Local
Valentines Delivered to Servicemembers in South Korea
For the first time this year, Washington’s 10th Congressional District’s annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders program expanded overseas to deliver nearly 500 valentines to JBLM soldiers deployed in Korea.
Armed Services YMCA and Joint Base Lewis-McChord Children’s Waiting Room Ribbon Cutting
Congresswoman Strickland joined JBLM and the Armed Services YMCA to cut the ribbon on their new Children’s Waiting Room. This resource will ensures that military families have access to the care they need by providing quality childcare during medical appointments.
ICYMI: Strickland Talks Musk-Trump Administration Doing Nothing to Lower Costs
This month, Congresswoman Strickland joined Eddie Rye Jr. on Urban Forum Northwest to discuss the most unusual policies and recommendations coming from the Trump Administration.
More from the South Sound
- Celebrated the Year of the Snake with the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, an honored our diverse AAPI communities across the South Sound.
- Met with Chairman Dustin and the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation to hear how we can partner and continue to support our Tribal Nations.
- Joined the WA-Tacoma Korean American Association for their Korean American Day celebration.
Updates from the Other Washington
Strickland, Conaway, Reintroduce Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Buffalo Soldiers
Congressmembers Strickland (WA-10) and Herb Conaway Jr., M.D. (NJ-03) reintroduced the Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 to honor the Buffalo Soldiers and their tremendous contributions and sacrifice to our country.
Strickland Leads Bipartisan Military Firefighter Compensation Bill
During Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, Congresswoman Strickland introduced a bipartisan bill to establish a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS, alongside U.S. Representative Mike Lawler (NY-17).
Strickland Sends Letter to Defense Health Agency, Concerned for TRICARE West Region Beneficiaries
Congresswoman Strickland sent a letter to the Defense Health Agency expressing concerns about the transition of TRICARE West Region’s contract from Health Net Federal Services (HNFS) to TriWest Healthcare Alliance. After Strickland’s letter was sent, the Department announced that servicemembers would get a second payment update extension, now until February 28.
Other Legislative Action
- Introduced the bipartisan Flight 293 Remembrance Act, to provide overdue recognition and support to families of servicemembers whose lives have been tragically lost in non-combat military plane crashes.
- Introduced the Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act, to ensure life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for increases in cost of living and inflation.
- Cosponsored the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act and the Taxpayer Data Protection Act to protect Americans from DOGE and Elon Musk’s unprecedented and unconstitutional actions.
- Joined over 16 letters to stand up to Elon Musk’s policies and actions, which attack the American people.
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:
- Rural Energy for America Program: Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS)
- Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Overdose Response: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program: Department of Transportation (DOT)
- 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program: Department of Transportation (DOT) Maritime Administration
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