Press Releases
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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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Strickland Reintroduces Bill to Help Servicemembers Access Fertility Care
Washington, DC – Today, during National Infertility Awareness Week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), led the reintroduction of the Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act, which would expand TRICARE coverage to make assisted reproductive services, including IVF, available to all active-duty servicemembers (including the Reserve and National Guard) and dependents – regardless of service-connection requirements, sex, gender,…
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Strickland Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner Grace Kim
Lakewood, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Grace Ye Kim as the 2025 Congressional Art Competition winner for the district. “Moments as We Wait” was selected by a panel of jurors and will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. The theme of this year’s competition was “Freedom” and high school…
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Letter on Impact Aid and Education Department Cuts
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) sent a letter with 40 of her colleagues to the Department of Education expressing deep concern for the disbursement of Impact Aid. The letter addresses the impact on school districts and how the program fills funding gaps. “We demand the immediate reversal of any Executive Orders that would…
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House Unanimously Passes Strickland Military Life Insurance Bill
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted again, to pass the Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025, reintroduced by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Keith Self (TX-03). The legislation is bipartisan and bicameral and ensures life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for changes in the economy. …
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Strickland, Moore Fight for Abortion Doulas in State Medicaid
Washington, D.C. – Today, during World Doula Week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Representative Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced the Abortion Data and Outreach to Unlock and Leverage Abortion Support Act, or the Abortion DOULAS Act. This bill would direct the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to conduct a study on the benefits of abortion…
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Strickland Hosts Her Largest Telephone-Townhall Ever
Joined by former Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley, and over 22,000 Constituents Lacey, WA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was joined by special guest, former Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley, for her most widely-attended telephone-townhall with over 22,000 constituents. “I organized this Townhall to connect directly with you and respond to the thousands of messages…
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Bill for Intergenerational Caregiving
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), alongside Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the bipartisan Care Across Generations Act. The bill establishes a grant program for long-term care facilities to operate or contract with a childcare program and facilitate intergenerational activities. “Caregiving is overlooked as healthcare, and that must change,” said Strickland. “It is…
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Strickland Statement on Musk-Led Continuing Resolution
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican Continuing Resolution: “President Trump, Elon Musk, and House Republicans do not care about the American people. They do not care if you get sick, if you get injured, if you can pay your bills, or if you are safe.…
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ICYMI: Strickland on CNN, Trump and Musk Doing Nothing to Lower the Cost of Living
Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joined Abby Phillip on CNN to discuss how President Trump and Elon Musk are continuing to do nothing to lower costs for the American people. Her appearance included a tense exchange with GOP political strategist, Scott Jennings: “The Trump Administration and Elon Musk are demonstrating one thing…