Veterans and Servicemembers
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Stars and Stripes: Deep dive into causes of military spouse unemployment included in 2022 NDAA
The Defense Department will begin an in-depth study into military spouse employment next year, which advocates say can help explain why the population’s unemployment rate has sat at about 22% for the past decade. The study was included in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law on Monday, and…
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Strickland Champions 17 Defense Budget Wins into Law for Military Families & Service Members
Olympia, WA– Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 into law. The Defense Budget includes 17 priorities and provisions Strickland secured to support service members and their families at Joint Base…
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Strickland Introduces the Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Act
Olympia, WA—Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced legislation to advance contracting opportunities for military spouse-owned businesses. Supporting military spouse employment is not only the right thing to do, it helps the military remain a competitive place to serve. This legislation has been endorsed by the U.S. Military Spouse…
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Strickland and Young Lead Bipartisan Letter to Raise Base Pay for Service Members
Olympia, WA—Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Congressman Don Young (AK-At Large) led 12 Members of Congress on a bipartisan letter urging the Appropriations Committee to raise the base pay for service members. The current base pay doesn’t provide adequate support for service members or reflect their contributions…
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Strickland Secures Over 10 Wins for Military Families & Servicemembers in Defense Budget Agreement
Washington, DC– Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed S. 1605, the bipartisan, bicameral text of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 by a vote of 363-70. The NDAA includes over ten provisions Strickland secured to…
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Strickland Introduces Legislation to Help Servicemembers Access Fertility Care and Start a Family
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, led the introduction of the Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act, which would expand TRICARE coverage to make Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services available to all active-duty servicemembers (including the Reserve and National Guard) and dependents – regardless…
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Strickland Honors Local Vietnam Veterans
Olympia, Washington — During National Veterans and Military Families Month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) hosted a Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony to honor local veterans in partnership with the US Vietnam Veterans Pin Commission. During the ceremony, Strickland recognized the service of each veteran or their surviving family member, and presented honorees with a ceremonial lapel…
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**MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland to Honor Local Vietnam Veterans with Pinning Ceremony in Lacey
Olympia, WA— On Tuesday, November 23rd at 10:00 AM PT, during National Veterans and Military Families Month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will hold a Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony to honor local veterans in partnership with the US Vietnam Veterans Pin Commission. During the ceremony, Strickland will recognize the service of each veteran or their surviving…
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Strickland Votes for the Build Back Better Act to Invest in Women, Working Families, and Caregivers
Washington, DC– Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, sending it to the Senate for consideration. “When we invest in women, families, and caregivers, we power an economic recovery that benefits all of us,” said Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. “With the Build…