Press Releases
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Strickland Statement on the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement in response to MAGA extremist Mike Johnson’s attempt to undermine the Senate’s comprehensive, bipartisan funding package that secures our border and addresses global security. “Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East, and my support for her right to defend herself against terrorists…
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2024 Valentines for Veterans and First Responders
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the launch of the annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Residents, schools, and organizations are invited to make handmade valentine’s cards and leave them at various drop boxes across the district, starting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, through Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Once received, valentines will be…
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Military Firefighter PFAS Compensation Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, at the start of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced a bipartisan bill that establishes a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS, alongside U.S. Representative Bill Posey (R-FL). “Caring for servicemembers and their families is the foundation of military readiness,” said Strickland. “Military firefighters, most of whom are civilians,…
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Strickland Supports Intergenerational Caregiving for Seniors and Children
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), alongside Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Rep. Ann Kuster (NH-02), introduced the bipartisan Care Across Generations Act. The bill would establish a grant program for long-term care facilities to operate or contract with a child care program and facilitate intergenerational activities. “Caregiving is often overlooked as health care, and that…
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Strickland Secures Provisions To Evaluate Pay, Improve Housing Supply, Strengthen Food Security, & More In Annual Defense Bill
Washington. D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Strickland secured several provisions to address quality-of-life issues facing servicemembers in the FY2024 NDAA. “Since my first day in Congress, I have been committed to addressing quality-of-life issues facing servicemembers…
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Strickland Advances Pipeline Public Safety Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland’s (WA-10) proposal, the Pipeline Safety Engagement Act, was included in the final version of the bipartisan Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023, which passed favorably out of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. “Pipelines affect surrounding areas through safety, health, and the environment. The public…
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ICYMI – Strickland Op-Ed: We Won’t Let Far Right Hijack America’s Security Priorities
“Now more than ever, America must demonstrate strong global leadership to protect our national security, and that of our allies. Sound policy must be the basis of this leadership. To respond to these threats, Congress must act to pass the bill that addresses our critical defense needs – the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).” Washington,…
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Strickland Appointed Newest Member of the New Democrat Coalition’s Leadership Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and New Democrat Coalition Chair (NDC) Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that Strickland will join the Coalition as a Leadership Member. Following Rep. Lori Trahan’s (MA-03) election to the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), Chair Kuster appointed Rep. Strickland to fill her position on the NDC…
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Strickland, Sens. Murray and Budd Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Retain Skilled Nurses in Military Health Care System
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ted Budd (R-NC), introduced new bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at addressing the nursing staff shortages in the military health care system as personnel shortages remain a major issue for patients and staff at Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare facilities. The Retain Educated Workers and Registered…
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Strickland Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Tackle America’s Housing Crisis, Boost Public Transit Use
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5) and Senators Brian Schatz (HI) and Mike Braun (IN) in reintroducing the bipartisan Build More Housing Near Transit Act to encourage the construction of low- and middle-income housing in transit-served, walkable locations. The introduction of the bill…