Congress
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Strickland Bill To Spur Economic Development for Puyallup Tribe Heads to President Biden
Washington, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10); U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (WA) and Patty Murray (WA); and U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) celebrated the House passage of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Act. The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk for signature. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into…
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Strickland Statement On The War Between Israel And Hamas
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement: “It is my solemn hope that a thriving and safe Palestinian state, free from the rule and terror of Hamas, can one day peacefully exist beside a safe and secure Israel. The tragic loss of life, and the uncertainty of the hostages’ fate…
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Strickland, Brown, Hirono, Lead Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Promote Diversity in STEM
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Shontel Brown (OH-11), and U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led 20 of their colleagues in reintroducing the bicameral Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2024, legislation to create new federal grants for programs focused on professional development, training, mentoring, and outreach activities of women and minorities…
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Strickland Presents Combat Action Badge to South Sound Veteran
Lakewood, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) presented Mr. Joseph Soel, Ret. U.S. Army with the Department of the Army Combat Action Badge (CAB). Soel received the CAB for his courageous actions while serving with the 962nd Ordinance Company, Contingency Operating Base (COB) Adder, Talil Air Force Base, Iraq, on May 17, 2008. “Through…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: CHRIS HYDE
Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her March Constituent Spotlight, Chris Hyde. Hyde is a long time Olympia resident and the founder of Souper Sunday, a popular Facebook group which aims to give free soup to anyone in need of a healthy and free meal. “Chris Hyde provides more than just free nutritious meals…
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Strickland Secures Over $13 Million for South Sound
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured funding for fourteen South Sound community projects that will increase affordable housing, boost public safety, enhance regional infrastructure and transit, and support our local food banks. The government funding package was signed into law earlier today. “I’m pleased to help deliver these projects that will uplift local communities…
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ARC Seattle | Calling all high school artists! The 2024 Congressional Art Competition is open
Calling all high school artists! The 2024 Congressional Art Competition is open | ARC Seattle U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland of Washington’s 10th district joined anchors Steve McCarron and Tyrah Majors to talk about her office accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.
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Strickland Welcomes April Sims as Guest to State of the Union
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her guest to President Biden’s third State of the Union address is April Sims, President of the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC), AFL-CIO. “As the first African-American woman to serve as president of a state AFL-CIO labor council in the nation, April Sims is a history-making leader,” said Strickland. “I’m…
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Republicans Neglect the Border, but Can’t Ignore National Security
Republicans neglect the border, but can’t ignore national security Earlier this year, I traveled to Tokyo and Okinawa with a bi-partisan delegation to meet with government officials, industry leaders, and academics to discuss a number of issues including elections, trade, defense and the economy. Yet one specific issue was raised by our hosts in nearly…