119th Congress
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Strickland Hosts Her Largest Telephone-Townhall Ever
Joined by former Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley, and over 22,000 Constituents Lacey, WA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was joined by special guest, former Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley, for her most widely-attended telephone-townhall with over 22,000 constituents. “I organized this Townhall to connect directly with you and respond to the thousands of messages…
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Military moves are improving some under new contract, general claims
Military Times | Military moves are improving some under new contract, general claims By: Karen Jowers There are positive signs emerging about the troubled new system for moving service members’ household goods. Officials have seen a decline in the number of inconvenience claims being filed by service members for out-of-pocket expenses they incurred because of delays…
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland talks housing, immigration challenges, and solutions at Rotary Club meeting
Northwest Asian Weekly | Rep. Marilyn Strickland talks housing, immigration challenges, and solutions at Rotary Club meetingBy: Carolyn Bick Even though she disagrees with many aspects of the current federal administration, Washington Representative Marilyn Strickland told members of the Rotary Club of Seattle at the club’s March 19 meeting that “it is incredibly important for…
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STRICKLAND QUESTIONS TRANSCOM COMMANDER ON SERVICEMEMBER FAMILIES’ RELOCATION
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), questioned General Randall Reed, Commander of U.S. Transportation Command, about the challenges surrounding the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC). Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank you, Mr. Chair. I represent Joint Base Lewis McChord, which is home to approximately 40,000…
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U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland tells Republicans to ‘grow a spine’ over DOGE actions
Nisqually Valley News | U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland tells Republicans to ‘grow a spine’ over DOGE actionsBy: Jacob Dimond Comments stem from question about what she’s doing to ‘rein in’ Elon Musk’s cost-cutting department U.S. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, a Democrat representing Washington’s 10th Congressional District, had strong criticism for the controversial Department of Government Efficiency…
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JBLM to build more than 200 new homes to help tackle housing shortage
Stars and Stripes | JBLM to build more than 200 new homes to help tackle housing shortage By: Gary Warner TACOMA, Wash. — Joint Base Lewis-McChord broke ground this week on 212 new homes that base officials hope will ease a housing crunch in and around the military base in a rapidly growing region of…
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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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Congresswoman Strickland joins Groundbreaking Ceremony for 200+ JBLM Homes
Congresswoman Strickland joined Joint Base Lewis-McChord to break ground on 212 new, on-base housing units that will support servicemembers and their families.
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for 212 new JBLM homes
Army | Groundbreaking ceremony held for 212 new JBLM homesBy: Allison Hoy JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – A Liberty Military Housing groundbreaking ceremony March 18 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord marked the start of construction of 212 new homes – 106, four-bedroom duplexes – in the Meriwether Landing neighborhood on Lewis North. “In January 2026, we’re…
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New housing project at JBLM to cut off-base living, boost military community
KOMO News | New housing project at JBLM to cut off-base living, boost military community By: Denise Whitaker WASHINGTON STATE — The need for more housing, at an affordable price, is great all throughout Pierce County and this includes Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM). It’s been about a decade since new family housing has been built,…