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Strickland Pushes for Deadline Extension for Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), advocating for a streamlined application process and a deadline extension on proposal submissions for the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program. As the co-lead of the Grid Innovation Caucus, Strickland notes that the present deadline date of January…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: DR. LAURIE DENT
Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her first Constituent Spotlight of 2024, Dr. Laurie Dent. With more than 20 years of public education experience under her belt, Dr. Dent currently serves as the Superintendent of the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. “Empowering local education professionals strengthens our schools, communities, and our connections,” said U.S. Rep Strickland.…
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Strickland Announces $3 Million to Support Youth and Family Services Facilities
Lakewood, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland announced $3 million in federal funding for the construction of a youth mentoring and tutoring center, a WIC Multicare office, and a food and clothing bank for the Bethel School District. “Children and families deserve access to mentoring, food and clothing assistance, and other necessities,” said U.S. Rep. Strickland.…
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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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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: KATELYN CLELAND
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her December Constituent Spotlight, Katelyn Cleland. Katelyn is a South Sound resident who has recently been awarded the Bronze Medal Congressional Award for her efforts in community service and personal development. “Her desire to better both herself and her community is admirable, and I could not be more impressed that she…
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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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WE WON’T LET FAR RIGHT HIJACK AMERICA’S SECURITY PRIORITIES
Dem Representative: We Won’t Let Far Right Hijack America’s Security Priorities | Opinion – Newsweek The United States and our allies around the world face security threats at a level not seen since World War II. Ukraine continues its fight against Russia for the freedom and sovereignty of its people. Israel is defending itself in…