Health
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Strickland Stands Up for Seniors and Americans with Disabilities
Calls on Secretary Kennedy to Restore Administration for Community Living Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) sent a letter, alongside Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calling for the reinstatement of Regional Administrators at the Administration for…
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Strickland Introduces Legislation To Boost Funding For Gun Violence Prevention Research
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) re-introduced the bicameral Gun Violence Prevention Research Act, legislation to annually authorize $50 million over the next five years for gun violence prevent research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Make no mistake: gun violence…
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Strickland On KOMO Connect to Congress: Cooling Down Our Communities
Strickland on KOMO Connect to Congress: Cooling Down Our Communities
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Strickland Tackles Extreme Heat and Modernizes Transit Corridors
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Cool Corridors Act of 2025. The bipartisan legislation focuses on mitigating extreme heat in urban areas by investing in tree canopies and shade infrastructure along transit corridors, sidewalks, bus stops, school zones, and underserved neighborhoods. “As temperatures climb and heatwaves…
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Strickland, Fletcher, Reintroduce Push To Create Reproductive Health Travel Fund
Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), reintroduced the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act to provide grant assistance for those who travel long distances to receive reproductive health care, including abortion care. “In 2022, the Supreme Court ripped the promise of equitable access to reproductive medical care away from millions…
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Bill to Expand Midwifery Care for Servicemembers and Their Families
Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, on International Day of the Midwife, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), reintroduced the Maternal and Infant Delivery: Wellness, and Integration with Vital Expertise Support (MIDWIVES) for Servicemembers Act. U.S. Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) co-led the bipartisan midwifery legislation. The bill would increase access to maternity…
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Strickland Reintroduces Bill to Help Servicemembers Access Fertility Care
Washington, DC – Today, during National Infertility Awareness Week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), led the reintroduction of the Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act, which would expand TRICARE coverage to make assisted reproductive services, including IVF, available to all active-duty servicemembers (including the Reserve and National Guard) and dependents – regardless of service-connection requirements, sex, gender,…
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Strickland, Moore Fight for Abortion Doulas in State Medicaid
Washington, D.C. – Today, during World Doula Week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Representative Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced the Abortion Data and Outreach to Unlock and Leverage Abortion Support Act, or the Abortion DOULAS Act. This bill would direct the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to conduct a study on the benefits of abortion…
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Bill for Intergenerational Caregiving
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), alongside Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the bipartisan Care Across Generations Act. The bill establishes a grant program for long-term care facilities to operate or contract with a childcare program and facilitate intergenerational activities. “Caregiving is overlooked as healthcare, and that must change,” said Strickland. “It is…
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Strickland Boosts Rare Disease Research for Underserved and Minority Patients
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on Rare Disease Day, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Health Equity and Rare Disease (HEARD) Act. The bill addresses the many obstacles faced by rare disease patients. “Rare disease patients often face unique challenges at all phases of care, especially those from underrepresented communities,” said Strickland. “This bill addresses discrepancies, so every patient can…