Congress
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: SHELLIE WILLIS
Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her February Constituent Spotlight, Shellie Willis. After 25 years of service in the U.S. Army, Willis is now an advocate for veterans and servicewomen across Pierce County as Founder and CEO of the Redefining You Foundation. “With the South Sound’s large active duty and veteran population, Shellie’s work…
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Strickland Statement on the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement in response to MAGA extremist Mike Johnson’s attempt to undermine the Senate’s comprehensive, bipartisan funding package that secures our border and addresses global security. “Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East, and my support for her right to defend herself against terrorists…
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2024 Valentines for Veterans and First Responders
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the launch of the annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Residents, schools, and organizations are invited to make handmade valentine’s cards and leave them at various drop boxes across the district, starting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, through Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Once received, valentines will be…
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Military Firefighter PFAS Compensation Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, at the start of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced a bipartisan bill that establishes a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS, alongside U.S. Representative Bill Posey (R-FL). “Caring for servicemembers and their families is the foundation of military readiness,” said Strickland. “Military firefighters, most of whom are civilians,…
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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…