Press Releases
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Strickland Introduces Legislation To Increase Funding For Gun Violence Prevention Research
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Representatives Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) and Mark Takano (CA-39) introduced the Gun Violence Prevention Research Act to fund Center for Disease Control (CDC) research into the nation’s ongoing gun violence epidemic. This legislation would authorize $50 million, each year, over the next…
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Strickland Statement on Drug Ring Tied to Aryan Prison Gang
Lakewood, Washington – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), released the following statement on the Department of Justice’s announcement: “Earlier today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Attorney Nick Brown announced the indictment of 27 white supremacists with ties to the Aryan Family for drug and weapons trafficking. I thank federal, state, local law enforcement, and…
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Strickland Introduces Legislation To Address Military Servicemember Food Insecurity
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and a bipartisan group of House members introduced two pieces of legislation to address hunger and food insecurity in the military. The Military Food Security Act and the Military Family Nutrition Access Act would exclude the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) from income…
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Strickland Launches 3rd Annual Congressional Art Competition
Lacey, Washington – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced today that her office will begin accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and encourage young artistic talent across the nation. “The Congressional Art Competition allows students to showcase their artistic talent and represent the South Sound through their work,”…
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Strickland Leads Colleagues In Empowering Global Access To Abortion Care
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led her House colleagues in re-introducing the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act, along with U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Barbara Lee (CA-12), Diana DeGette (C0-1), Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Norma Torres (CA-35) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). “As MAGA extremists unleash their assault on women’s rights, it…
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Strickland Appointed Chair Of Pivotal National Security Task Force
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was appointed as Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s National Security Task Force. This role will strengthen her advocacy for servicemembers and their families in Washington’s 10th District. “Our country and our allies are safest when Congress effectively exercises its authority to guide national security policy,” said…
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Strickland, Kilmer Announce $2.9 Million For UWT Project To Expand Broadband Access
Washington D.C. –U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced $2.9M in federal funding for the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT)’s “Connect Across Tacoma: devices, skills, and service expansion for digital equity” project. The project aims to address the digital divide in Tacoma, improve broadband access, and educate the community. “Access to reliable…
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House Republicans Unanimously Vote Down Strickland Amendment To Protect Military Pay Increases
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, House Rules Committee Republicans voted unanimously against Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s (WA-10) amendment to H.R. 347, the Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation (REIN IN) Act, a Republican effort to obstruct the Biden Administration. Strickland’s amendment would have provided protections for increases to military pay, regardless of the restrictions on…
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Strickland, Kim (NJ) Introduce Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Buffalo Soldiers
Washington, D.C.— Congressmembers Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Andy Kim (D-NJ-03) introduced the Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023 to honor the Buffalo Soldiers and their tremendous contributions and sacrifice to our country. “The fierceness and tenacity of the Buffalo Soldiers underscored their essential role as patriots who influenced our nation,” said Congresswoman Strickland.…
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Strickland, Kilmer, Murray, Cantwell Bill Expands Economic Development for the Puyallup Tribe
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10), Representative Derek Kilmer, Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Patty Murray (D-WA) reintroduced their bill, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Act of 2023. This bill allows the Puyallup Tribe to move 17 acres of land they own into trust to expand economic growth and restore their ancestral…