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Strickland Supports Intergenerational Caregiving for Seniors and Children
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), alongside Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Rep. Ann Kuster (NH-02), introduced the bipartisan Care Across Generations Act. The bill would establish a grant program for long-term care facilities to operate or contract with a child care program and facilitate intergenerational activities. “Caregiving is often overlooked as health care, and that…
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Strickland Secures Provisions To Evaluate Pay, Improve Housing Supply, Strengthen Food Security, & More In Annual Defense Bill
Washington. D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Strickland secured several provisions to address quality-of-life issues facing servicemembers in the FY2024 NDAA. “Since my first day in Congress, I have been committed to addressing quality-of-life issues facing servicemembers…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: KATELYN CLELAND
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her December Constituent Spotlight, Katelyn Cleland. Katelyn is a South Sound resident who has recently been awarded the Bronze Medal Congressional Award for her efforts in community service and personal development. “Her desire to better both herself and her community is admirable, and I could not be more impressed that she…
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Strickland Advances Pipeline Public Safety Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland’s (WA-10) proposal, the Pipeline Safety Engagement Act, was included in the final version of the bipartisan Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023, which passed favorably out of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. “Pipelines affect surrounding areas through safety, health, and the environment. The public…
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WE WON’T LET FAR RIGHT HIJACK AMERICA’S SECURITY PRIORITIES
Dem Representative: We Won’t Let Far Right Hijack America’s Security Priorities | Opinion – Newsweek The United States and our allies around the world face security threats at a level not seen since World War II. Ukraine continues its fight against Russia for the freedom and sovereignty of its people. Israel is defending itself in…
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ICYMI – Strickland Op-Ed: We Won’t Let Far Right Hijack America’s Security Priorities
“Now more than ever, America must demonstrate strong global leadership to protect our national security, and that of our allies. Sound policy must be the basis of this leadership. To respond to these threats, Congress must act to pass the bill that addresses our critical defense needs – the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).” Washington,…
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Strickland Appointed Newest Member of the New Democrat Coalition’s Leadership Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and New Democrat Coalition Chair (NDC) Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that Strickland will join the Coalition as a Leadership Member. Following Rep. Lori Trahan’s (MA-03) election to the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), Chair Kuster appointed Rep. Strickland to fill her position on the NDC…
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Strickland, Sens. Murray and Budd Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Retain Skilled Nurses in Military Health Care System
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ted Budd (R-NC), introduced new bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at addressing the nursing staff shortages in the military health care system as personnel shortages remain a major issue for patients and staff at Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare facilities. The Retain Educated Workers and Registered…
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STRICKLAND ANNOUNCES $1.5 MILLION FOR STEILACOOM GARRISON SPRINGS CREEK RESTORATION
Lakewood, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland announced $1,500,000 in federal funding for the Town of Steilacoom and partners to support the Garrison Springs Creek Restoration Project. “Funding the Garrison Springs Creek Restoration project will improve the water quality of some runoff that flows directly into the Puget Sound,” said Rep. Strickland. “While helping restore…
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Strickland leads letter calling FTC to investigate equity concerns with digital store coupons
Digital store-issued coupons can be a convenient way for shoppers to save money, but not everyone has access to the technology needed to redeem these discounts or deals. Now a group of lawmakers is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate equity concerns, particularly when it comes to older Americans and low-income customers.…