I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From announcing the Congressional Art Competition winner and providing funds for Tacoma Housing Authority’s renovations to boost local infrastructure investments in the transportation bill, I continue to hear your feedback and deliver on what matters most to you.
Keeping it Local
Strickland Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Camille Franco, a junior at the Schools of the Arts in Tacoma, Washington as the 2026 Congressional Art Competition winner for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Franco was selected by a panel of judges for her painting featuring her herself as a child and her grandmother. Franco’s painting will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year.
Strickland Secures $850K for Affordable Housing in Tacoma
This month, Congresswoman Strickland announced $850,000 in federal funding to the Tacoma Housing Authority for subsidized housing renovations.
More from the South Sound
- Visited Steilacoom’s Garrison Springs to see the work being done with $1.5 million in federal funds to help restore the stream and protect native plants, fish, and wildlife.
- Brought together local transportation leaders and led a discussion on how transportation is a pathway to keeping our region a competitive economic hub.
Updates from the Other Washington
Strickland Wins Local Infrastructure Developments in Transportation Bill
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released an official statement after the committee passed H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act.
Strickland Introduces Childcare Access Bill
Bill Expands Access to Childcare for Parenting Students
This month, Congresswoman Strickland introduced the Childcare Access for all Recognized Education for Parenting Students Act (CARE for Parenting Students Act). The bill will expand access to federal childcare assistance for parenting students, regardless of the type of education or workforce training they are pursuing.
Other Legislative Updates
- Strickland spoke before the House Natural Resources Committee, advocating for the land transfer of the Clear Creek Hatchery.
- Questioned U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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:
- Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Program: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Suicide Prevention
- Teacher Quality Partnership Program: U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Defense Community Infrastructure Program: Department of Defense
- Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- ROSS Rapid Response Program: Department of Housing and Urban Development
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