Dear Friend,
I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From meeting with members of the Black Collective, to discussing the importance of protecting Social Security, and advocating for Servicemembers and their families who are asked to relocate, I continue to deliver on the issues that you care about.
Keeping it Local
REAL ID Requirements to Fly
REMINDER: Starting May 7th, anyone traveling by plane or visiting certain federal facilities must use a REAL ID-compliant document.
Joined the Black Collective
Visited the Black Collective to discuss minority-owned business development during Trump 2.0. Diverse small businesses are the backbone of this nation – Congress must continue to support them.
Strickland Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner Grace Kim
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Grace Ye Kim as the 2025 Congressional Art Competition winner for the district. “Moments as We Wait” was selected by a panel of jurors and will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year.
Meeting with AARP to Discuss Protecting Social Security
Congresswoman Strickland met with South Sound residents, Mike and Ed, to hear about their recent experiences with the Social Security Administration.
More from the South Sound
- Attended SkillsUSA Washington’s championship at Clover Park Technical College to see the importance of investing in trade skills and professions to help build our local workforce and economy.
- Visited Washington Middle School to chat with their social studies class, and keep students informed about what’s happening in the world around them.
Updates from the Other Washington
House Unanimously Passes Strickland Military Life Insurance Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted again, to pass the Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025, reintroduced by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland) and Congressman Keith Self (TX-03). The legislation is bipartisan and bicameral and ensures life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for changes in the economy.
Strickland Leads Bipartisan Letter on Impact Aid and Education Department Cuts
Congresswoman Strickland sent a letter with 40 of her colleagues to the Department of Education expressing deep concern for the disbursement of Impact Aid. The letter addresses the impact on school districts and how the program fills funding gaps.
Strickland Reintroduces Bill to Help Servicemembers Access Fertility Care
During National Infertility Awareness Week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), led the reintroduction of the Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act, which would expand TRICARE coverage to make assisted reproductive services, including IVF, available to all active-duty servicemembers (including the Reserve and National Guard) and dependents – regardless of service-connection requirements, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or marital status of the servicemember or their dependent.
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Congresswoman Strickland Advocates for Relocating Servicemembers and Families
Congresswoman Strickland questioned military leaders and emphasized the importance of clear, transparent, and helpful protocols for servicemember families who are relocating.
Other Legislative Action
- Introduced the Abortion Data and Outreach to Unlock and Leverage Abortion Support Act, directing the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to conduct a study on the benefits of abortion doula care and provide recommendations to states on incorporating this care into state Medicaid programs.
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:
- Community Connect Grant Program: Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service
- 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program: Department of Transportation (DOT) Maritime Administration
- FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Shipyard Grants: Department of Transportation (DOT) Maritime Administration
- Fiscal Year 2025 Tribal Wildlife Grant Program NOFO
- Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity: Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of the Under Secretary for Policy
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