In The News
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Strickland Introduces Legislation To Address Veteran Homelessness
Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) introduced legislation, H.R. 5470, that will help end veteran homelessness. The bill, The Housing Opportunities to Mitigate Expenses for Services (HOMES) for our Veterans Act, will reduce barriers and make it easier for organizations who provide homes and services to veterans experiencing homelessness to access federal capital grants. Veterans are…
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OL Reign Legend: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland – Representative of Washington’s 10th Congressional District
The Legends Campaign, a partnership between OL Reign and Starbucks, honors women for their extraordinary contributions to our community in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Prior to our August 21 match against NJ/NY Gotham FC, OL Reign recognized Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, for her continuous contributions to Tacoma and larger Washington state community. Congresswoman Strickland was born in Seoul, South Korea and raised…
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New VA healthcare clinic in Olympia opens Aug. 16; Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland spoke at brief outdoor ceremony yesterday
Veterans seeking healthcare won’t have to travel to American Lake for many services after this Mon., Aug. 16, when the new VA Olympia Outpatient Clinic opens its doors to in-person services. The new 9,739 sq. ft. clinic is located on the upper level of Memorial Medical Plaza at 500 Lilly Road NE, close to Providence…
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Rep. Strickland talks eviction moratorium and Puget Sound waterways
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland spoke to KOMO News recently about protecting tenants and landlords after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control extended an eviction moratorium, which aim to keep struggling renters in their home. “I remind folks it is a lot easier and more cost effective to help people stay housed than…
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200 days in Congress, and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland is full of surprises
When Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) became an international sensation as the first member of Congress to take the oath of office wearing a hanbok, she did it to honor her mother and heritage. But Strickland didn’t just surprise the world. She surprised her mother, as well. Strickland, the former Tacoma mayor who represents Washington’s 10th…
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Tens of thousands of families to receive up to $300 monthly from federal program
Eligible parents and families are starting to receive monthly payments of up to $300 per child from the federal government. As part of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress, child tax credits will be sent every month until December. Qualifying families can receive: Up to $300 a month per child ages 0-5. Up to…
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New tax credit will give much needed boost to Washington families during pandemic
A new tax credit program starts July 15 that will provide checks to Washington’s families. But some are worried that this may be a temporary solution. TACOMA, Wash. — The coronavirus pandemic has left many families struggling to make ends meet, but new monthly payments starting this week seek to make things a little easier. “COVID’s stressful…
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Strickland’s Actions Address Poverty
The other Washington doesn’t often get a great rap for changing people’s lives, but it’s worth taking a second look. Recent changes in the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit passed by Congress are going to cut in half the rate of U.S. child poverty this year. How did such a monumental success…
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Washington representatives urge wildfire preparedness ahead of projected dry summer
Washington state has already seen more than 200 wildfires so far in 2021. The ten-year average for wildfires around this time of year is 53, according to the DNR. BONNEY LAKE, Wash. — Western Washington fire officials and lawmakers are urging residents to get prepared ahead of wildfire season. Washington Representatives Kim Schrier and Marilyn…
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Strickland Reflects On Her First 130 Days
After her election to the US House of Representatives last November, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland was thrust into the middle of a historic chain of events. Just three days after her Jan. 3 congressional swearing in, a violent mob staged a failed coup attempt at the capitol building; House Democrats filed articles of impeachment against Trump…