Press Releases
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland Hosts Telephone Town Hall
Lacey, WA— On Wednesday, March 16th at 6:30 PM PT, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall with Mayor Dick Muri of Steilacoom, who will serve as moderator. WHO: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) Mayor Dick Muri of Steilacoom (Moderator) WHAT: Telephone Town Hall WHEN: Wednesday, March 16th at 6:30 PM PT…
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Strickland to Host Telephone Town Hall on March 16
Olympia, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that she will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, March 16, at 6:30 PM PT. She will be joined by Mayor Dick Muri of Steilacoom, who will serve as moderator. “Back in Washington D.C., I have been working to deliver results for the South Sound,”…
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Strickland Launches Annual Congressional Art Competition
Olympia, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her office will begin accepting submissions for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition, marking the second year of her office’s participation. This national competition is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and encourage young artistic talent across the nation. “The Congressional Art Competition allows students to showcase their…
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Strickland Advances Bill to Fund and Improve Our Coast Guard
Olympia, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) voted to advance the bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 to the full House of Representatives. This critical legislation provides funding for the Coast Guard to improve and modernize its operations while bolstering cybersecurity infrastructure. “Our Coast Guard plays a critical role in protecting coastal communities, securing our…
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STRICKLAND WELCOMES MAKIEDA HART AS VIRTUAL GUEST TO STATE OF THE UNION
Lacey, Washington – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her Hometown Hero virtual guest to President Biden’s first State of the Union address will be Makieda Hart, owner of SGT Hart’s BBQ in Lacey, Washington. Hart also serves as a military spouse and mother. Hart is the founder of South Sound BIPOC, a free business…
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Strickland, Kilmer Lead Roundtable on Impact of 6PPD-Quinone on Coho Salmon
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, February 25, 2022, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, led a roundtable discussion on the impact 6PPD-quinone, the toxic chemical from tires that is killing coho salmon in the Pacific Northwest. During the roundtable, Rep. Strickland, Rep. Kilmer, and stakeholders…
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Strickland, New Democrat Coalition Launch Inflation Working Group
Olympia, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), in conjunction with her New Democrat Coalition colleagues, helped launch the Coalition’s new working group to address inflation, free up supply chains, and lower costs for all Americans. The New Democrat Coalition is made up of more than 95 forward-thinking House Democrats who are committed to pro-economic growth, pro-innovation, and…
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Strickland, Adams Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Olympia, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Co-Chair of the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Congressional leadership urging them to expand the use of Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These…
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Strickland Leads Delegation to Support Washington’s Restaurants
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led a letter to Congressional leadership urging them to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) or provide additional financial relief to restaurants in Washington state by any means necessary. Please find the letter text and list of delegation signers attached and below. “Across the South Sound, our food…
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Strickland Votes to Strengthen Postal Service Ensuring Reliable, On-Time Mail Service for Washingtonians
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) voted to strengthen the Postal Service through the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022. This bipartisan legislation, proudly cosponsored by the Congresswoman, will boost the financial footing of USPS, ensuring it can continue to deliver reliable, on-time mail service. The bill will also save the USPS billions in…