119th Congress
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STRICKLAND QUESTIONS ARMY ON HOUSING CRISIS AT JBLM AND CLIMATE POLICY ROLLBACKS
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA – 10) strongly advocated for increased on-base housing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and raised concerns about cuts to military programs that support energy resilience and operational readiness. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank you, Chairman Bergman. As you all…
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Strickland, Salazar Reintroduce Bipartisan Effort to Eliminate 90-Day State Residency Requirement for Military Spouses Applying for Citizenship
Washington, D.C. – Today, following Military Spouse Appreciation Day, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Maria Salazar (FL-27) reintroduced the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, a bipartisan effort to eliminate the 90-day state residency requirement for spouses of servicemembers on active duty who apply for naturalization. “Military spouses are the backbone of our nation’s military, serving…
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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, Randall Re-Launch Puget Sound Recovery Caucus
Washington, D.C. – Today, during the annual Puget Sound Day on the Hill, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Emily Randall (WA-06) announced the re-launch of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus for the 119th Congress. The Caucus, which was founded in 2013 by then-Representatives Denny Heck and Derek Kilmer, focuses on recovering Puget Sound through steps like…
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STRICKLAND CRITIZICES HEGSETH AND SELFISH REPUBLICAN AGENDA
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and underscored the importance of servicemember quality of life in the military. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: I’m going to support this amendment by my colleague Pat Ryan. And I want to reiterate something that…
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Congresswoman Strickland, Leader Jeffries & Senator Booker: A Conversation with the American People
Congresswoman Strickland joined Leader Jeffries (NY-08) and Senator Booker (D-NJ) for a sit-in on the House Steps, protesting Republicans’ sham budget.
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Strickland on Northwest Now: Trump and Republicans are Chaos for the American People
Strickland on Northwest Now: Strickland joined Northwest Now’s Tom Layson to discuss Republicans’ reckless and dangerous economy.
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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 Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner Grace Kim
Lakewood, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Grace Ye Kim as the 2025 Congressional Art Competition winner for the district. “Moments as We Wait” was selected by a panel of jurors and will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. The theme of this year’s competition was “Freedom” and high school…