Congress
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: MATTHEW LANDERS
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her September Constituent Spotlight, Matthew Landers, who serves as an educator at Pleasant Glade Elementary in Lacey. He is recognized for his many environment-minded contributions to his school and community. “It is an honor to celebrate Matthew’s deep commitment to the environment and students at Pleasant Glade Elementary,” said U.S.…
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Strickland, WA Delegation Members Seek Answers on State’s Plan to Fund Local Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Lacey, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Stickland (WA-10) joined seven members of the Washington congressional delegation calling for the State to provide answers about its long-term plan to reduce critical Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) funding for regional drug task forces that help local communities fight the opioid epidemic. In a bipartisan letter…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: IAN “SHIGE” AINOA
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her August Constituent Spotlight, Ian “Shige” Ainoa, an Air Force veteran who currently works for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an IT specialist and scientific diver. “Through his hard work to bring joy to everyone he meets, Shige’s dedication to the people of his community is inspiring,” said U.S.…
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Strickland, Markey, Padilla, Sinema, Bonamici, Gallego Lead Bicameral Legislation Directing $100 Million To Combat Health Risks Of Extreme Heat
Washington, D.C. – Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) reintroduced the Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related (HEAT) Illness and Deaths Act to address the rising health risks of extreme heat following Earth’s hottest day on…
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Strickland Pushes To Codify Nondiscrimination In The Military
Washington, D.C. – Today, on the 75th anniversary of the Presidential executive order that desegregated the military, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military (EQUITY) Act to codify equality in the armed forces into law and prohibit discrimination. “A diverse military is a strong military, and addressing our…
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Strickland Secures Provisions To Improve Air Travel
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her provisions to modernize airport management systems, improve public transit access to airports, support FAA employees, and create aviation career pathways for veterans were included in the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act that passed the House. “Accessible air travel…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: TRENTON BRAZIE
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her July Constituent Spotlight, Trenton Brazie, an Army veteran who is currently serving as a firefighter in the City of Tumwater. “As an Army veteran and firefighter, Trenton’s dedication to public service inspires his community,” said U.S. Rep. Strickland. “There are many jobs he could have pursued following his ten years…
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STRICKLAND TOURS INFRASTRUCTURE, INVESTMENT, AND JOBS ACT PROJECTS ACROSS SOUTH SOUND
Lacey, WA – This week, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) toured several Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funded projects across the South Sound. Since IIJA became law in late 2021, dozens of local infrastructure priorities have been completed or are under construction. This once-in-a-generation federal investment in our local communities is already making our streets…