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Tens of thousands of families to receive up to $300 monthly from federal program
Eligible parents and families are starting to receive monthly payments of up to $300 per child from the federal government. As part of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress, child tax credits will be sent every month until December. Qualifying families can receive: Up to $300 a month per child ages 0-5. Up to…
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New tax credit will give much needed boost to Washington families during pandemic
A new tax credit program starts July 15 that will provide checks to Washington’s families. But some are worried that this may be a temporary solution. TACOMA, Wash. — The coronavirus pandemic has left many families struggling to make ends meet, but new monthly payments starting this week seek to make things a little easier. “COVID’s stressful…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland to Hold Child Tax Credit Event with Local Mom at Eastside Community Center
Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday July 13th, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) will visit Eastside Community Center at 12:15 PM PT with Tacoma mom, MomsRising advocate, and Child Tax Credit recipient, Carolyn Solitaire and her family. Strickland and Solitaire will discuss the Child Tax Credit and encourage hardworking families to be on the lookout for advance…
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Strickland Helps Pass Landmark Infrastructure Bill, Secures Key Investments for the South Sound
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, secured key investments for the South Sound in a transformational infrastructure package the House passed today. The package includes $20 million in funding for local transportation projects, Strickland and Rep.…
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Strickland Questions Army Sec. Warmuth on the Importance of Housing, JBLM Operations, and Tribal Relations at HASC Hearing (VIDEO)
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after she questioned Army Secretary Christine E. Wormuth during a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Hearing on the FY2022 Army Budget Request. Strickland’s questions focused on the urgent need to increase housing options for servicemembers and their families, foster a positive and equitable relationship…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland, DeFazio, Kilmer, Larsen, Blumenauer, Schrader, Bonamici to Hold Press Conference as House Moves to Pass INVEST in America Act
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will join Chairman DeFazio (OR-04), Representatives Blumenauer (OR-03), Larsen (WA-02), Schrader (OR-05), Bonamici (OR-01), and Kilmer (WA-06) in holding a Zoom press conference Tuesday, June 29th, at 10:00 AM PT/ 1:00 PM ET as the House is expected to pass legislation this week that will create good-paying jobs,…
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Strickland, Kilmer Secure Historic Funding Increase for Puget Sound Restoration
Washington, DC— Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior and Environment voted to approve $50 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2022 for the Puget Sound Geographic Program, which provides critical grant support to state, local, and tribal governments to implement projects to improve water quality, protect shorelines, and enhance fish passage and…
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Strickland Holds Virtual Housing Town Hall
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after holding a virtual Housing Town Hall with guest speakers, Craig Chance, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Thurston County and Sarah Saadian, Vice President of Public Policy at the National Low Income Housing Coalition. The Congresswoman provided updates on her work to…
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Strickland Supports Investing in Servicemembers and Military Families at HASC Hearing
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), the only African-American woman to serve on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), testified during a full Committee hearing on the President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Defense Budget Request. During this annual hearing, witnesses provide perspectives as the Committee builds the National Defense Authorization Act for the upcoming year.…