Congress
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Strickland, Baldwin, Murray, Fletcher, Bush Launch Bicameral Push To Create Reproductive Health Travel Fund
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), and Rep. Cori Bush (MO-01) introduced the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act to provide grant assistance for those who travel long distances to receive reproductive health care, including abortion care. “One year ago, the Supreme…
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Strickland, Brown, Warnock, Adams, Bishop Lead Bicameral Legislation To Invest In HBCU To STEM & Agriculture Industries Pipelines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12), and Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA-02) introduced bicameral legislation, The 1890s Advancing and Building Leadership and Excellence Opportunity Act of 2023, known as the ENABLE Opportunity Act of 2023. “In order to increase Black representation in…
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Strickland, EPA, City of Tumwater Tour Brewery Brownfields Grant Site
Tumwater, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 Administrator Casey Sixkiller and the City of Tumwater to tour areas of the 100-acre Olympia Brewery brownfield site to highlight the immediate impact of the $500,000 EPA Brownfields grant on that the City of Tumwater recently received. “Cleaning…
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Strickland, Latta Relaunch Bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Bob Latta (R-OH-05) announced the relaunch of the bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus (GIC) for the 118th Congress. “I’m honored to lead the Grid Innovation Caucus alongside Rep. Latta and look forward to highlighting the importance of an innovative, reliable, and efficient grid infrastructure,” Strickland said. “Strengthening…
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Strickland Appointed To House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her appointment to the House Armed Services Committee’s Bipartisan Quality of Life Panel. “Meeting the basic needs of servicemembers is foundational to our national security,” said Rep. Strickland. “Since my first day in Congress, I have been committed to addressing the quality-of-life issues facing servicemembers…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: SARAH HARRIS
U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her June Constituent Spotlight, Sarah Harris, the City of Puyallup’s Parks and Recreation Director. Harris retired in May 2023, after 35 years of working for the City. She is recognized for her commitment to the City of Puyallup, and for growing and improving the city’s Parks and Recreation systems.…
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Strickland, Booker, Adams, McGovern Introduce Bicameral Bill To Ensure Small Farms Have Equitable Access To USDA Programs
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC) and Jim McGovern (D-MD) introduced the bicameral Office of Small Farms Establishment Act, which would create an Office of Small Farms at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Nearly 90% of all farms in Washington state and…
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STRICKLAND ANNOUNCES $800,000 FOR SHEFFIELD TRAIL RESTORATION
CITY OF FIFE WILL RECEIVE $800,000 TO IMPROVE TRAIL ACCESS AND SAFETY Lakewood, WA – On National Trails Day, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA 10) and the City of Fife announced $800,000 in federal funding for the Sheffield Trail Improvement Project in Fife, Washington. “Sheffield Trail is a critical connector for the South Sound,” said Rep. Strickland. “Providing…
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STRICKLAND JOINS FOOD LIFELINE TO DISCUSS MILITARY HUNGER
Lacey, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined Food Lifeline’s townhall to discuss and advocate for solutions to military family hunger. “I am proud to work with organizations like Food Lifeline to take care of military families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and across the nation because it is unacceptable that the men and women…