Press Releases
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Strickland Statement On Iran Attacks On Israel, Eve Of Rosh Hashanah
Washington, D.C.– Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on the Iran missile attacks sent to Israel. “On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, Israel is being struck with an aggressive, horrific, and direct attack from Iran. Israel has a right to defend itself against this act of terror. The United States must…
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Strickland, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability
Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT-01) introduced the Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act of 2024, a bipartisan piece of legislation to address military housing affordability by diversifying housing options for servicemembers serving in high-cost areas. “Servicemembers and their families should be able to afford to live where they…
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House Unanimously Passes Strickland Military Life Insurance Bill
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2024, introduced by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02). The legislation is bipartisan and bicameral and ensures life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for changes in the economy. Click…
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Strickland, Schrier Tour Puyallup Planned Parenthood
Lakewood, WA –Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) visited Planned Parenthood’s Puyallup Health Center for a clinic tour and a roundtable discussion on reproductive rights with local providers. “Planned Parenthood provides essential healthcare for patients,” said Strickland. “I remain committed to ensuring that all women, regardless of where they live or their economic…
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Strickland, Murray, Pressley Reintroduce BE HEARD Act to Protect Workers from Harassment
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Representatives Ayanna Pressely (MA-07), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), and Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) reintroduced the Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination (BE HEARD) in the Workplace Act of 2024. This bill takes critical steps to address workplace harassment and ensure workers…
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Strickland Statement on Emergency Abortions
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement on the Idaho v. United States and Moyle v. United States Supreme Court decisions: “Emergency abortions should not be illegal, and this puts women’s lives in danger,” said Strickland “These cases were another tyrannical pursuit by MAGA extremists that leaves uncertainty for doctors. The…
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Strickland Statement on National Defense Authorization Vote
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on her vote against H.R. 8070 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA): “For the second year in a row, MAGA extremists have hijacked the NDAA defense policy bill after the Armed Services committee put forth a strong,…
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Strickland Statement on Supreme Court Abortion Pill Decision
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement on the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA Supreme Court of the United States decision protecting Mifepristone: “Today’s ruling is a step in the right direction, but this assault on reproductive freedom must stop. The abortion pill Mifepristone has been safe…
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Strickland Visits Normandy for 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on her participation in the bipartisan, Congressional Delegation traveling to Normandy, France: “Eighty years ago, thousands of brave servicemembers walked directly into conflict to fight for freedom and democracy. I am honored to join this bipartisan Congressional Delegation to commemorate this solemn anniversary, be…
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Strickland Gives New Farmers, Ranchers Early Financing Opportunities
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act. The bill will help new farmers and ranchers address early financial challenges. “New farmers starting their businesses often face financial barriers,” said Strickland. “This bill will give farmers immediate access…