Congress
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Strickland Statement on Drug Ring Tied to Aryan Prison Gang
Lakewood, Washington – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), released the following statement on the Department of Justice’s announcement: “Earlier today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Attorney Nick Brown announced the indictment of 27 white supremacists with ties to the Aryan Family for drug and weapons trafficking. I thank federal, state, local law enforcement, and…
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Strickland Introduces Legislation To Address Military Servicemember Food Insecurity
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and a bipartisan group of House members introduced two pieces of legislation to address hunger and food insecurity in the military. The Military Food Security Act and the Military Family Nutrition Access Act would exclude the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) from income…
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Strickland Launches 3rd Annual Congressional Art Competition
Lacey, Washington – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced today that her office will begin accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and encourage young artistic talent across the nation. “The Congressional Art Competition allows students to showcase their artistic talent and represent the South Sound through their work,”…
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Strickland Leads Colleagues In Empowering Global Access To Abortion Care
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led her House colleagues in re-introducing the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act, along with U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Barbara Lee (CA-12), Diana DeGette (C0-1), Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Norma Torres (CA-35) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). “As MAGA extremists unleash their assault on women’s rights, it…
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STRICKLAND CALLS OUT MAGA ATTEMPTS TO TRIVIALIZE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN THE ARMED FORCES
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Military Personnel Subcommittee hearing where she confronted attempts by several MAGA members of the House GOP conference to diminish the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies to recruiting and retention in the Armed Forces. She also called out Republican Leadership’s attempt…
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BLACK LEADERSHIP THRIVES IN THE SOUTH SOUND
JUST LOOK AT THE NAMES ON THIS LIST | OPINION Black leadership thrives in the South Sound – The News Tribune BY U.S. REP. MARILYN STRICKLAND Black History is more than a month-long celebration to raise awareness about the contributions of Black leaders to our community and nation. It is an extraordinary time here in the…
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CONSTITUENT SPOTLIGHT: KEOKI KAUANOE
This week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her March Constituent Spotlight is on Keoki Kauanoe in Olympia, WA. Kauanoe is being recognized for his work as Director of Father Engagement at Family Education and Support Services (FESS), especially his classes focused on Suicide Prevention. “Keoki is a remarkable leader and educator here in the South…