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Strickland Restores Full Housing Allowance in Annual Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee passed H.R. 8070, the FY25 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Under Strickland’s leadership and advocacy, the bill includes the full restoration of the Basic Allowance for…
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Strickland, Warren, Reintroduce the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act to Strengthen Accountability and Combat Discriminatory Police Practices
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and announced the reintroduction of the Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act of 2024, to strengthen the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) and state governments’ ability to hold police and other officials accountable for discriminatory practices. “Regardless of your zip code,…
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Draft NDAA seeks to cut housing costs for military families
The House Armed Services Committee will take up a defense authorization bill next week that would authorize the Pentagon to spend $1.2 billion to increase housing allowance payments for U.S. servicemembers. If the draft National Defense Authorization Act becomes law with that provision intact — and, more importantly, if appropriators provide those funds — it…
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Strickland Statement on the Passing of Tacoma City Councilmember Catherine Ushka
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on the passing of Tacoma City Councilmember Catherine Ushka: “Councilmember Ushka – Catherine – was a respected and faithful servant, a dear friend, and colleague. Whether as Chair of the Eastside Neighborhood Advisory Council of Tacoma, sitting on the Tacoma Public Schools Board…
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Strickland, Colleagues Concerned About Cuts to Army Educational Programs
Washington, D.C. – This week, Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Don Bacon (NE-02) sent a bipartisan letter to Christine E. Wormuth, Secretary of the Army, expressing deep concern about potential funding cuts to Army’s Credentialing Assistance Program. “Investing in education helps maintain servicemember quality of life, especially as they transition out of the military,” said Strickland. “Potential cuts…
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Strickland Champions Workforce Diversity in Aviation Reauthorization
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024: “Americans rely on safe and efficient air travel every day,” said Strickland. “This bi-partisan FAA reauthorization will improve the traveler experience, enhance airport operations, and expand the aviation workforce to meet…
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Strickland Secures $1 Million for Lakewood Affordable Housing Project
Lakewood, WA – May 10th, during Pierce County’s Affordable Housing Week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $1,000,000 in federal funding for Living Access Support Alliance (LASA) to support their Campus Housing Project in Lakewood. “Having a safe and decent place to call home is the foundation of meeting our basic needs, said Strickland. “This project addresses the affordable…
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Strickland, Colleagues Seek Answers on Defense Child Care Reporting Policies
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), led 21 of their colleagues in seeking urgent answers from the U.S. Department of Defense in response to an April 10, 2024 article from Military.com detailing systemic failures to report child abuse and harm at military child care centers. That article included shocking…
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Strickland Launches 2024 Congressional App Challenge
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the start of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Washington’s 10th District. “I am pleased to announce the 2024 Congressional App Challenge to encourage student’s involvement in STEM education across our District,” said Strickland. “I have been impressed with the thoughtful and helpful…
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Strickland Hosts Annual Academy Nights
Each year, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) nominates area-eligible students and residents to the U.S. Service Academies. This multi-step, multi-month application and interview process ensures that the 10th Congressional District is putting forth quality candidates to serve our country. To help those interested in attending the U.S. Service Academies, the Office of Congresswoman Strickland hosted two…