Press Releases
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Strickland, Fletcher, Reintroduce Push To Create Reproductive Health Travel Fund
Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), reintroduced the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act to provide grant assistance for those who travel long distances to receive reproductive health care, including abortion care. “In 2022, the Supreme Court ripped the promise of equitable access to reproductive medical care away from millions…
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Strickland Statement on President Trump’s Strikes on Iran
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s order of U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities: “The Islamic Republic Guard (IRG) of Iran must be stopped in its quest for nuclear weapons. They are the most prolific state sponsor of terrorism – supporting and funding Hamas,…
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Strickland Statement on Israel Strikes of Iran Nuclear Sites
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on the Israel strikes of Iran Nuclear sites: “Israel is the eternal homeland of the Jewish people and has the right to defend herself from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard of Iran – the world’s most prolific state sponsor of terrorism, and existential threat…
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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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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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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…