Veterans and Servicemembers
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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 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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Strickland Appointed Chair Of Pivotal National Security Task Force
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was appointed as Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s National Security Task Force. This role will strengthen her advocacy for servicemembers and their families in Washington’s 10th District. “Our country and our allies are safest when Congress effectively exercises its authority to guide national security policy,” said…
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House Republicans Unanimously Vote Down Strickland Amendment To Protect Military Pay Increases
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, House Rules Committee Republicans voted unanimously against Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland’s (WA-10) amendment to H.R. 347, the Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation (REIN IN) Act, a Republican effort to obstruct the Biden Administration. Strickland’s amendment would have provided protections for increases to military pay, regardless of the restrictions on…
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Strickland, Kim (NJ) Introduce Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Buffalo Soldiers
Washington, D.C.— Congressmembers Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Andy Kim (D-NJ-03) introduced the Buffalo Soldiers Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2023 to honor the Buffalo Soldiers and their tremendous contributions and sacrifice to our country. “The fierceness and tenacity of the Buffalo Soldiers underscored their essential role as patriots who influenced our nation,” said Congresswoman Strickland.…
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Strickland Welcomes Lt. General Brunson as Guest to State of the Union
Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her guest to President Biden’s second State of the Union address will be Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson, Commanding General, I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. “It is a privilege to represent the over 40,000 servicemembers and their families stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and I…
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Strickland, Kim (NJ), Kim (CA), Steel Honor Korean-American Military Hero Col. Young Oak Kim
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Representatives Andy Kim (NJ-3), Young Kim (CA-40), and Michelle Steel (CA-45), the four Korean-American Members of Congress, introduced a bipartisan bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Colonel Young Oak Kim in recognition of his extraordinary heroism, leadership, and humanitarianism. “As the four Korean-American Members of Congress,…
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STRICKLAND HELPING SOUTH SOUND MILITARY & VETERANS
SECURED FUNDING FOR THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING PTSD Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured federal grant funding for the Hope for Heroes Horsemanship Center in Yelm. This therapy center provides support and treatment for active duty and veterans experiencing PTSD. Training, grooming, and riding horses can help people heal from trauma. Horses can sense anxiety,…
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STRICKLAND’S 2023 VALENTINES FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS DRIVE
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the launch of her Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Residents, schools, and organizations are invited to make handmade valentine’s cards and bring them to the Congresswoman’s district offices starting on Monday, January 23, 2023, through Monday, February 7, 2023. Once received, valentines will be distributed to veterans and…
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Strickland’s 2023 Valentines for Veterans and First Responders Drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2023 Contact: Siena Miller, Siena.Miller@mail.house.gov Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the launch of her Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Residents, schools, and organizations are invited to make handmade valentine’s cards and bring them to the Congresswoman’s district offices starting on Monday, January 23, 2023, through…