Veterans and Servicemembers
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Strickland Questions Defense Secretary Hegseth on Army Birthday and Support for Ukraine
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) questioned U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Strickland questioned Secretary Hegseth on the erasure of Army history, whether Black and minority leaders will be honored in the Army parade, and questioned the DoD’s support for Ukraine.…
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Lawmakers decry DHS secretary’s push to slash Coast Guard infrastructure budget by 90%
Stars and Stripes | Lawmakers decry DHS secretary’s push to slash Coast Guard infrastructure budget by 90% By: Caitlyn Burchett WASHINGTON — Kristi Noem, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, wants to slash the Coast Guard’s shore infrastructure budget by 90%, a move that some lawmakers said would push the service’s housing, facilities…
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Strickland Hosts Ranking Member Takano for Veterans-Focused District Visit
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) welcomed House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) for a district tour focused on veterans’ health care, workforce issues, and servicemember transition. The pair visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Madigan Army Medical Center, McChord Field Fire Station 105, America’s First Corps, the American Lake VA Medical…
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STRICKLAND QUESTIONS SECRETARY OF THE ARMY AND CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE ARMY ABOUT MILITARY HOUSING INVESTMENTS
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) called for full funding of the Basic Allowance for Housing and criticized the reallocation of military housing funds to the southern border. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Chairman Mike Rogers: The gentleman yields back. The Chair now recognizes the gentlelady from Washington, Ms.…
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Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability
Comcast Newsmakers: Legislation to Address Military Housing Affordability with Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash U.S. service members who live in privatized on- or off-base military housing are eligible to receive an allowance that covers most — but not all — housing costs. This gap often causes a financial strain for active-duty military. Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash.,…
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STRICKLAND CALLS FOR CRITICAL INVESTMENTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND JBLM FIRE STATION 105
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) called attention to the severe infrastructure challenges at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), highlighting the dangerous condition of Fire Station 105, which serves as the base’s only crash and rescue facility for C-17 aircraft. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Mr. Chairman, thank you for recognizing me. First,…
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STRICKLAND QUESTIONS ARMY ON HOUSING CRISIS AT JBLM AND CLIMATE POLICY ROLLBACKS
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA – 10) strongly advocated for increased on-base housing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and raised concerns about cuts to military programs that support energy resilience and operational readiness. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank you, Chairman Bergman. As you all…
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Strickland, Salazar Reintroduce Bipartisan Effort to Eliminate 90-Day State Residency Requirement for Military Spouses Applying for Citizenship
Washington, D.C. – Today, following Military Spouse Appreciation Day, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Maria Salazar (FL-27) reintroduced the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, a bipartisan effort to eliminate the 90-day state residency requirement for spouses of servicemembers on active duty who apply for naturalization. “Military spouses are the backbone of our nation’s military, serving…
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Strickland Leads Bipartisan Bill to Expand Midwifery Care for Servicemembers and Their Families
Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, on International Day of the Midwife, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), reintroduced the Maternal and Infant Delivery: Wellness, and Integration with Vital Expertise Support (MIDWIVES) for Servicemembers Act. U.S. Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) co-led the bipartisan midwifery legislation. The bill would increase access to maternity…
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STRICKLAND CRITIZICES HEGSETH AND SELFISH REPUBLICAN AGENDA
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and underscored the importance of servicemember quality of life in the military. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: I’m going to support this amendment by my colleague Pat Ryan. And I want to reiterate something that…