Congress
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Strickland Wins Local Infrastructure Developments in Transportation Bill
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the committee passed H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act: “The BUILD America 250 Act is a smart investment in local communities as they build, repair, and replace critical infrastructure,” said Strickland. “This bipartisan…
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Marilyn Strickland Asks Space Force Chief: How Will You Address Staffing Gaps As Budget Increases?
Forbes Breaking News: Marilyn Strickland Asks Space Force Chief: How Will You Address Staffing Gaps As Budget Increases? During a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) asked Chief of Space Operations at the United States Space Force Chance Saltzman about staffing.
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Strickland Presses Army Leaders on Workforce Uncertainty and Halted Poland Rotation
Washington D.C. – On Friday May 15, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and General Christopher LaNeve on the existing workforce pipeline and policies, including for civilian personnel. Strickland also questioned the decision to remove 4,000 servicemembers from Poland, sparking concerns on Russian deterrence in Europe. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Chairman Mike Rogers: Chair now…
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U.S. Chamber, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, Puyallup-Sumner Chamber Convene Rep. Marilyn Strickland and Local Business Leaders on Surface Transportation Reauthorization
US Chamber of Commerce | U.S. Chamber, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, Puyallup-Sumner Chamber Convene Rep. Marilyn Strickland and Local Business Leaders on Surface Transportation Reauthorization LAKEWOOD, WA – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and the Puyallup-Sumner Chamber, recently convened a roundtable discussion with Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and local…
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Strickland on King 5: Rising Costs and Trump’s Lie to the American People
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joined King 5’s Madison Wade to discuss rising costs fueled by war in Iran, and the lack of transparency from the Trump Administration.
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Conversation about cost of living going down was a ‘complete lie,’ Rep. Strickland says
KING 5 | Conversation about cost of living going down was a ‘complete lie,’ Rep. Strickland says Rep. Marilyn Strickland discusses President Trump’s visit to China.
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National redistricting battles hit Washington state and its lawmakers
The Seattle Times | National redistricting battles hit Washington state and its lawmakers By Anumita Kaur Shauna Sowersby WASHINGTON — The landmark Supreme Court decision axing a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana has intensified redistricting battles across the nation, rippling as far as Washington state. The ruling has renewed a Republican challenge to Washington’s new legislative districts…
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Strickland Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Camille Franco, a junior at the Schools of the Arts in Tacoma, Washington as the 2026 Congressional Art Competition winner for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Franco was selected by a panel of judges for her painting featuring her herself as a child and her grandmother. Franco’s painting…
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Strickland Introduces Childcare Access Bill
Bill Expands Access to Childcare for Parenting Students Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Childcare Access for all Recognized Education for Parenting Students Act (CARE for Parenting Students Act). The bill will expand access to federal childcare assistance for parenting students, regardless of the type of education or workforce training they are pursuing.…
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Strickland Secures $850K for Affordable Housing in Tacoma
Lakewood, WA — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $850,000 in federal funding to the Tacoma Housing Authority for subsidized housing renovations. “The South Sound is one of the nation’s fastest growing regions – and residents are feeling the housing crunch,” said Strickland. “I am proud to secure federal funding that provides families with comfortable,…