Press Releases
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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…
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Strickland Secures Over $13 Million for South Sound
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured funding for fourteen South Sound community projects that will increase affordable housing, boost public safety, enhance regional infrastructure and transit, and support our local food banks. The government funding package was signed into law earlier today. “I’m pleased to help deliver these projects that will uplift local communities…
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Strickland Welcomes April Sims as Guest to State of the Union
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her guest to President Biden’s third State of the Union address is April Sims, President of the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC), AFL-CIO. “As the first African-American woman to serve as president of a state AFL-CIO labor council in the nation, April Sims is a history-making leader,” said Strickland. “I’m…
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Strickland Launches 4th Annual Congressional Art Competition
Lacey, Washington – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced today, that her office will begin accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and encourage young artistic talent across the nation. “The annual Congressional Art Competition gives students the opportunity to showcase their artistic talent and represent the South Sound through…
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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,…