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Strickland Questions Defense Secretary Hegseth on Army Birthday and Support for Ukraine
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) questioned U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Strickland questioned Secretary Hegseth’s erasure of Army history and questioned the DoD’s support for Ukraine. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Chairman Mike Rogers: The…
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Lawmakers decry DHS secretary’s push to slash Coast Guard infrastructure budget by 90%
Stars and Stripes | Lawmakers decry DHS secretary’s push to slash Coast Guard infrastructure budget by 90% By: Caitlyn Burchett WASHINGTON — Kristi Noem, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, wants to slash the Coast Guard’s shore infrastructure budget by 90%, a move that some lawmakers said would push the service’s housing, facilities…
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Strickland Tours Local Leader in American Manufacturing
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) visited General Plastics Manufacturing Company, a Tacoma-based small business working in aerospace production. “Located in South Tacoma, General Plastics has been a leader in American manufacturing for over 80 years,” said Strickland. “Our local workers, small businesses, and manufacturers are our economic engine in uncertain times.” Strickland toured the…
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Strickland Statement on the Republican Budget Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland released the following statement after voting against the One Big Ugly Bill: “President Trump, Elon Musk, and House Republicans have been lying to the American people from day one. We are seeing these lies play out as children, seniors, families, and small businesses pay the price. This Republican…
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Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability
Comcast Newsmakers: Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability with Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash U.S. service members who live in privatized on- or off-base military housing are eligible to receive an allowance that covers most — but not all — housing costs. This gap often causes a financial strain for active-duty military. Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash.,…
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Strickland, Salazar Reintroduce Bipartisan Effort to Eliminate 90-Day State Residency Requirement for Military Spouses Applying for Citizenship
Washington, D.C. – Today, following Military Spouse Appreciation Day, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Maria Salazar (FL-27) reintroduced the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, a bipartisan effort to eliminate the 90-day state residency requirement for spouses of servicemembers on active duty who apply for naturalization. “Military spouses are the backbone of our nation’s military, serving…
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Bill to Expand Midwifery Care for Servicemembers and Their Families
Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, on International Day of the Midwife, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), reintroduced the Maternal and Infant Delivery: Wellness, and Integration with Vital Expertise Support (MIDWIVES) for Servicemembers Act. U.S. Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) co-led the bipartisan midwifery legislation. The bill would increase access to maternity…
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Strickland, Randall Re-Launch Puget Sound Recovery Caucus
Washington, D.C. – Today, during the annual Puget Sound Day on the Hill, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Emily Randall (WA-06) announced the re-launch of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus for the 119th Congress. The Caucus, which was founded in 2013 by then-Representatives Denny Heck and Derek Kilmer, focuses on recovering Puget Sound through steps like…
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Congresswoman Strickland, Leader Jeffries & Senator Booker: A Conversation with the American People
Congresswoman Strickland joined Leader Jeffries (NY-08) and Senator Booker (D-NJ) for a sit-in on the House Steps, protesting Republicans’ sham budget.