Press Releases
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Strickland Champions Workforce Diversity in Aviation Reauthorization
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024: “Americans rely on safe and efficient air travel every day,” said Strickland. “This bi-partisan FAA reauthorization will improve the traveler experience, enhance airport operations, and expand the aviation workforce to meet…
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Strickland, Colleagues Seek Answers on Defense Child Care Reporting Policies
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), led 21 of their colleagues in seeking urgent answers from the U.S. Department of Defense in response to an April 10, 2024 article from Military.com detailing systemic failures to report child abuse and harm at military child care centers. That article included shocking…
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Strickland Launches 2024 Congressional App Challenge
Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the start of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Washington’s 10th District. “I am pleased to announce the 2024 Congressional App Challenge to encourage student’s involvement in STEM education across our District,” said Strickland. “I have been impressed with the thoughtful and helpful…
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Strickland Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winner Lincoln Chaney
Lakewood, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Lincoln Chaney as the 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner for the district. Chaney’s painting, Chameleons, 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 “Joy” and high school students submitted artwork expressing…
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Strickland Statement on Essential National Security Package
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on the passage of the Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific Supplemental Appropriations Acts, 2024: “Today’s vote is a rebuke of those who want to destroy freedom and democracy, both foreign and domestic. The overwhelming support for humanitarian assistance and for our allies Ukraine, Israel,…
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Strickland, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), alongside Representatives Carol Miller (WV-01), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02), and Earl Blumenauer (OR – 03) introduced the Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to increase access to home dialysis by providing trained, professional staff assistance to patients in the home and ensuring that all patients…
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Strickland To Host Annual Military Service Academy Information Sessions
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is hosting two U.S. Service Academy Information Nights for high school and middle school students residing in Washington’s 10th Congressional District. The first informational session will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd, in Lakewood, and the second session will be held on Thursday, April 25th, in Lacey. “One…
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Strickland Bill To Spur Economic Development for Puyallup Tribe Heads to President Biden
Washington, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10); U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (WA) and Patty Murray (WA); and U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) celebrated the House passage of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Act. The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk for signature. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into…
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Strickland Statement On The War Between Israel And Hamas
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement: “It is my solemn hope that a thriving and safe Palestinian state, free from the rule and terror of Hamas, can one day peacefully exist beside a safe and secure Israel. The tragic loss of life, and the uncertainty of the hostages’ fate…
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Strickland, Brown, Hirono, Lead Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Promote Diversity in STEM
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Shontel Brown (OH-11), and U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led 20 of their colleagues in reintroducing the bicameral Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2024, legislation to create new federal grants for programs focused on professional development, training, mentoring, and outreach activities of women and minorities…