Congress
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Strickland Hears From Constituents During March Town Hall
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) hosted a Town Hall on Wednesday, March 16. She was joined by Mayor Dick Muri of Steilacoom, who served as the moderator Constituents asked Strickland about the current state of COVID, how the government is helping to lower gas prices, Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, how the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
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Strickland Secures Wins for WA-10, Over $12 Million for South Sound Community Projects
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after she secured $12.55 million for eight community projects to benefit the South Sound. Strickland’s local Community Project Funding (CPF) requests were signed into law by President Biden as part of H.R. 2471, the FY22 omnibus appropriations package. “I am grateful that President Biden…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland Hosts Telephone Town Hall
Lacey, WA— On Wednesday, March 16th at 6:30 PM PT, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall with Mayor Dick Muri of Steilacoom, who will serve as moderator. WHO: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) Mayor Dick Muri of Steilacoom (Moderator) WHAT: Telephone Town Hall WHEN: Wednesday, March 16th at 6:30 PM PT…
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Strickland to Host Telephone Town Hall on March 16
Olympia, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that she will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, March 16, at 6:30 PM PT. She will be joined by Mayor Dick Muri of Steilacoom, who will serve as moderator. “Back in Washington D.C., I have been working to deliver results for the South Sound,”…
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Strickland Launches Annual Congressional Art Competition
Olympia, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her office will begin accepting submissions for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition, marking the second year of her office’s participation. This national competition is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and encourage young artistic talent across the nation. “The Congressional Art Competition allows students to showcase their…
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Strickland Advances Bill to Fund and Improve Our Coast Guard
Olympia, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) voted to advance the bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 to the full House of Representatives. This critical legislation provides funding for the Coast Guard to improve and modernize its operations while bolstering cybersecurity infrastructure. “Our Coast Guard plays a critical role in protecting coastal communities, securing our…
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THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN WORKED
BY REP. MARILYN STRICKLAND (D-WASH.) AND DEBBIE COX BULTAN, OPINION CONTRIBUTORS When schools began reopening in 2021 and the cost of childcare soared, Carolyn worried that she could not afford before and after-school childcare for her son in Washington state. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan’s child tax credit provision, Carolyn and millions of American families…
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STRICKLAND WELCOMES MAKIEDA HART AS VIRTUAL GUEST TO STATE OF THE UNION
Lacey, Washington – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her Hometown Hero virtual guest to President Biden’s first State of the Union address will be Makieda Hart, owner of SGT Hart’s BBQ in Lacey, Washington. Hart also serves as a military spouse and mother. Hart is the founder of South Sound BIPOC, a free business…
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Strickland, Kilmer Lead Roundtable on Impact of 6PPD-Quinone on Coho Salmon
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, February 25, 2022, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, led a roundtable discussion on the impact 6PPD-quinone, the toxic chemical from tires that is killing coho salmon in the Pacific Northwest. During the roundtable, Rep. Strickland, Rep. Kilmer, and stakeholders…