Press Releases
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Strickland Sends Letter to Defense Health Agency, Concerned for TRICARE West Region Beneficiaries
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) sent a letter to the Defense Health Agency expressing concerns about the transition of TRICARE West Region’s contract from Health Net Federal Services (HNFS) to TriWest Healthcare Alliance. After Strickland’s letter was sent, the Department announced that servicemembers would get a second payment update extension, now…
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Strickland Launches Annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders Drive
Valentines will also be delivered to JBLM soldiers deployed to South Korea Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Valentines will be distributed to veterans and first responders in Washington’s 10th Congressional District, and for the first time, Valentines will be distributed to JBLM…
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Strickland Joins Colleagues in Honoring Korean American Day
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined her congressional colleagues on a bipartisan resolution, led by U.S. Reps. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Young Kim (CA-40), celebrating January 13, 2025, as Korean American Day—marking the 122nd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States on January 13, 1903.…
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Strickland, Moore Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01) reintroduced the bipartisan, Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act for the 119th Congress. This bipartisan piece of legislation would address military housing affordability by diversifying housing options for servicemembers serving in high-cost areas. This legislation will diversify the housing options available to…
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Strickland Sworn in for Third Term as U.S. Representative
Focused on Delivering for the South Sound Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was sworn in for her third term as a member of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. “Serving as the South Sound’s voice in Washington, D.C. continues to be a distinct honor. As I start my third term, I…
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Strickland, Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation Addressing Unsafe Conditions in Privatized Military Housing
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Representative Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Delegate James Moylan (R-Guam) introduced the Military Housing Oversight and Service Member Protection Act. This bipartisan and bicameral legislation reforms the privatized military housing system and responds to disturbing reports that have revealed unsafe and unsanitary conditions for…
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Strickland Presents Zain Shariff as 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winner
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Zain Shariff, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. “After considering many outstanding submissions, I am proud to announce Zain as the winner of the Congressional App Challenge,” said Strickland. “Congratulations to all students who participated and thank you to our judges. I…
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Strickland Elected Secretary of Congressional Black Caucus
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was elected by her Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) colleagues to serve as the CBC Secretary in the 119th Congress. “I am honored and grateful to my CBC colleagues for their trust and support,” said Strickland. I look forward to leveraging our power to achieve our goals in…
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Strickland Statement on Tax Penalties Vote
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) issued the following statement on her recent vote against the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495): “The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act is a pragmatic bill. It passed the Ways and Means Committee unanimously in September 2024 and…
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Strickland Statement on Trump Nominees and Taking Credit for Democratic Policies
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) issued the following statement on the President-Elect’s administration: “Regardless of who is in charge, I will continue to do my job and deliver for the people of the 10th Congressional District. The President-Elect, however, has nominated some of the most unserious and clearly unqualified people to join his…