Veterans and Servicemembers
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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…
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Strickland Reintroduces Bill to Help Servicemembers Access Fertility Care
Washington, DC – Today, during National Infertility Awareness Week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), led the reintroduction of the Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act, which would expand TRICARE coverage to make assisted reproductive services, including IVF, available to all active-duty servicemembers (including the Reserve and National Guard) and dependents – regardless of service-connection requirements, sex, gender,…
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STRICKLAND QUESTIONS DOD OFFICIALS ON ACCESS TO FOOD AND NUTRITION STANDARDS FOR SERVICEMEMBERS
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) emphasized the need to improve food access, nutritional value, and taste for servicemembers to ensure they receive the high-quality meals they deserve. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Great, thank you, Chairman Fallon and Ranking Member Houlahan. I have the honor…
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STRICKLAND QUESTIONS PENTAGON OFFICIALS ON CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES AND US ALLIANCES IN THE INDO-PACIFIC
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA 10) questioned Admiral Samuel Paparo, General Xavier T. Brunson, and John Noh on military innovation and readiness in the Indo-Pacific. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Chairman Mike Rogers: The gentleman’s time has expired. The Chair now recognizes Ms. Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank…
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House Unanimously Passes Strickland Military Life Insurance Bill
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted again, to pass the Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025, reintroduced by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Keith Self (TX-03). The legislation is bipartisan and bicameral and ensures life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for changes in the economy. …
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Strickland on MSNBC The Last Word: Pete Hegseth Is Still Unfit To Lead Defense Department
MSNBC The Last Word: Strickland joined MSNBC’s The Last Word with Symone Sanders to discuss Pete Hegseth’s dangerous Signal chats that show he is a risk to national security.
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Military moves are improving some under new contract, general claims
Military Times | Military moves are improving some under new contract, general claims By: Karen Jowers There are positive signs emerging about the troubled new system for moving service members’ household goods. Officials have seen a decline in the number of inconvenience claims being filed by service members for out-of-pocket expenses they incurred because of delays…