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| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-statement-signing-fy22-ndaa-law | Rep. Smith Statement on the Signing of the FY22 NDAA into Law | 2021-12-28 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | December 28, 2021 SEATTLE, WA - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) was signed into law for the 61st consecutive year by President Joe Biden. S. 1605, the bipartisan, bicameral final text of the FY22 NDAA, passed the House by a vote of 363-70 and the Senate by a vote of 88-11. "After months of working together on a bipartisan, bicameral basis, this week the President signed the NDAA into law for the 61st consecutive year. It is crucial that Congress passes this bill every year so that the legislative branch can continue to exercise our oversight responsibilities over the Department of Defense. This year's NDAA also makes progress on several important issues. Specifically, the NDAA will improve the lives of our service members and their families, promote the health and future of our planet, and support diverse and equitable communities to meet our nation's biggest challenges. "One of the issues that sets this year's NDAA apart from prior defense bills is a package of significant modifications to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which will dramatically change how the U.S. military will handle sexual assault crimes. These reforms empower a new special prosecutor to take control of the charging and prosecution of all sex crimes and any crime related to a sex crime, removing these responsibilities from the normal chain of command. Removing the prosecution of these crimes from the chain of command is a dramatic change that is strongly supported by advocates for survivors of sexual assault. These updates to the UCMJ will create a strong pathway for survivors to achieve justice and for perpetrators to be held accountable - representing the most transformational change to the UCMJ in my 25 years of service on the Armed Services Committee. "Passing any legislation is difficult - particularly legislation that wins such broad and bipartisan suppo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/12/28/media-press-releases-strickland-champions-17-defense-budget-wins-law-military-families-service/ | Strickland Champions 17 Defense Budget Wins into Law for Military Families & Service Members | 2021-12-28 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | 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 Lewis McChord (JBLM) and across our nation to address housing security, hunger, military spouse employment and more. “Investments in military personnel and their families are an investment in our nation’s readiness. Every defense budget must demonstrate that we value service members and their families, like those at Joint Base Lewis McChord, who sacrifice so much to keep us safe and secure,” said Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. “I am pleased to have secured several provisions in this year’s NDAA to address housing security, hunger, and help all service members and their families thrive. The wins in this agreement will serve as a strong foundation to build on as we continue to address housing in high-cost regions, food insecurity, racial equity, extremism and more. As this budget is signed into law, I’m proud to have worked with Chairman Smith and my colleagues in crafting a defense budget that supports our national security, military survivors of sexual trauma, a much-deserved pay increase for service members, and critical steps forward to address housing and hunger.” “Thanks to the leadership of Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration, the NDAA now enters its seventh decade as the bipartisan legislative foundation for U.S. national security priorities and policy. I want to thank Congresswoman Strickland for her tireless work in our Committee to ensure a defense bill which addresses crucial needs of service members and their families, including military hunger, housing security and other priorities, in Washington and across our nation,” said Chairman Adam Smith (WA-9). “There’s a lot to be proud of in this bill. The FY22 NDAA … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/12/23/media-press-releases-strickland-introduces-military-spouse-entrepreneurs-act/ | Strickland Introduces the Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Act | 2021-12-23 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | 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 Chamber of Commerce. Original cosponsors of the bill include Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and André Carson (IN-07).Please find the bill text here. “Military spouses step up in service to our nation in many meaningful ways, but employment discrimination, lack of adequate or affordable child care, the pandemic, and other challenges continue to take a toll on their ability to stay employed. It is only rightthat we ensure resources are available for those who serve, and their families, to support themselves. By helping military spouses thrive, this legislation is giving military families the support they deserve and building an inclusive economy for our communities,” said Congresswoman Strickland. “24% of military spouses were unemployed during the last decade, but COVID-19 created crisis-level unemployment at nearly 40%. The average American household requires dual incomes to survive. It’s due time military spouses are recognized as a government contracting set-aside so they can compete for business in their own backyard,” said Jaime Chapman, COO & Co-Founder, U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. BACKGROUND: According to aBlue Star Families annual survey of military families, in 2019, military spouses faced a 24% unemployment rate, with almost 77% reporting underemployment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this number has only increased –a report from the National Military Spouse Network found that the unemployment rate was 25% for military spouses in 2021. According to the Washington State Employment Security Department, 56 percent of military spouses report being underemployed, and military spouses earn 27 percent … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2578 | Larsen Calls for China Strategy to Increase U.S. Competitiveness, Enhance U.S. Leadership | 2021-12-21 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released an updated China White Paper outlining a comprehensive China strategy to boost U.S. competitiveness and enhance American global leadership. “Congress and the Biden administration must think more broadly about its ‘China agenda.’ Instead of thinking defensively, the U.S. needs to have a proactive agenda that increases U.S. competitiveness,” said Larsen, co-founder and co-chair of the U.S.-China Working Group (USCWG). “The advantage of my strategy, with a larger focus on skills, education, and multilateral relationships, is it enhances U.S. competitiveness, not just vis-à-vis China, but worldwide.” In his China White Paper, Larsen outlines out a four-point framework oriented around: · Recognizing existing areas of conflict and competition; · Expanding the playbook to include both offensive and defensive measures to compete with China; · Identifying areas where bilateral cooperation is in both nations’ interest; and · Getting our own house in order. The updated white paper builds on Larsen’s December 2019 edition, including new priorities and recommendations while retaining the framework of the original White Paper.– The original report is available here. In 2005, Larsen co-founded the U.S.-China Working Group with then-Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) to build diplomatic relations with China and educate Members of Congress through meetings and briefings with business, academic and political leaders from the U.S. and China. Today, Larsen co-chairs the USCWG with Rep. Darin LaHood (IL-18). The White Paper represents Larsen’s views only - not those of the USCWG or its members. It is the product of Larsen’s review of a variety of scholarship on China and extensive conversations with leaders in academia, think tanks, labor, government, international relations and industry. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-statement-appointment-teresita-batayola-presidents-advisory | Rep. Smith Statement on Appointment of Teresita Batayola to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders | 2021-12-20 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SEATTLE, WA - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), today issued the following statement after President Biden announced his intent to appoint Teresita Batayola, President and Chief Executive Officer of International Community Health Services, to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI): "Teresita Batayola is a true leader in our region and a champion for the health and wellbeing of the Asian and Pacific Islander community in Washington State. As President and Chief Executive Officer of International Community Health Services - Washington state's largest Asian and Pacific Islander non-profit health center - Teresita has been, and continues to be, a strong advocate for health care access, equity, and addressing social determinants of health. Her work has helped countless people, many of them immigrants and refugees, get access to affordable and comprehensive health care." "I commend President Biden's decision to appoint Teresita to his Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, which will advise the President on the many ways we can advance equity and opportunity for every AANHPI community. The work of this commission will also be critical to our collective response to the disturbing rise in incidents of anti-Asian xenophobia and violence. Teresita will be a leading voice in these conversations, where she will bring her extensive knowledge and experience from her work in the community to the table." "Congratulations to Teresita on your appointment. I look forward to seeing all the great work you do for the AANHPI community across the country and in Washington State." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3014 | DelBene, Bucshon Call on Biden Administration to Prioritize Kidney Innovation in FY 2023 Executive Budget | 2021-12-20 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressional Kidney Caucus Co-Chairs Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Larry Bucshon (IN-08) called on the Biden administration to prioritize investments in kidney innovation and research in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Executive Budget. In a letter signed by 18 members of Congress, the lawmakers urged the administration to include $25 million for KidneyX, a public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the American Society of Nephrology, to accelerate chronic kidney disease research and improve kidney care. “For KidneyX to meet its full potential and continue to foster the development of technologies such as a wearable or implantable artificial kidney and xenotransplantation, the federal government must increase its support for KidneyX by including $25 million for KidneyX in the FY 2023 President’s Budget,” wrote the lawmakers. “Including a full $25 million for KidneyX in the FY 2023 President’s Budget would allow the program to expand its record of success and continue to drive innovation for people with kidney diseases.” More than 37 million Americans—disproportionately people of color—are living with chronic kidney disease today, and nearly 800,000 are living with kidney failure, a life-threatening, incurable condition. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare dedicated $130 billion, or 25 percent of all traditional Medicare fee-for-service spending, to the care of all kidney diseases, including $50 billion, or 7 percent of Medicare fee-for-service spending, to manage kidney failure alone. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3012 | DelBene Hosts Roundtable on Major Broadband Investments Headed to Washington | 2021-12-18 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Yesterday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) held a roundtable with constituents and local leaders at the Monroe Public Library to discuss how the pandemic has exacerbated digital inequality and highlight upcoming investments from the bipartisan infrastructure law that will help improve broadband access and affordability around the state. In Washington state, around 8.5% of residents live in areas without any broadband access, and many more live in areas with insufficient access or face cost barriers. The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was supported by DelBene and signed into law by President Biden on November 15, allocates a minimum of $100 million to Washington state to help expand broadband coverage to the at least 241,000 Washingtonians who currently lack it. The law also will make 1.4 million residents (19 percent of the population) eligible for subsidies that will make broadband more affordable. “Part of my district is a global technology and innovation hub but you can drive less than an hour away from there to rural areas without broadband or cell phone access. And when it is available, it is often unaffordable,” said DelBene. “The conversation we had highlighted the enduring challenges that our communities are facing without affordable, reliable access to the internet. The bipartisan infrastructure law will make historic investments in expanding broadband and bridging the digital divide.” “Whether in-person or online, libraries connect us. From supporting economic, educational, and social recovery during a global pandemic to nurturing the youngest of readers, our dedicated attention to community needs are the foundation of our service model,” said Lois Langer Thompson, Executive Director of Sno-Isle Libraries. “We appreciate the leadership and advocacy of Congresswoman DelBene to increase broadband access and digital resilience in Washington State. Equitable access is a core value in the services that public libraries provide.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3011 | Digital Trade Caucus Co-Chairs Statement on Canadian Pursuit of Digital Services Tax | 2021-12-17 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Darin LaHood (IL-18), Co-chairs of the Digital Trade Caucus, issued the following statement on Canada’s decision to move forward with a unilateral Digital Service Tax (DST): “We are concerned with Canada’s decision to move forward with a unilateral DST. If enacted, this tax would erode confidence in the October 8 OECD/G20 agreement reached by the United States, Canada, and more than 130 other countries. This agreement was designed to address global taxation issues and end the worldwide proliferation of DSTs, which disproportionately hurt American businesses and their workers. Although Canada’s proposed DST would not go into effect until 2024, it would apply retroactively to all earnings starting January 1, 2022, putting at risk the long-term stability of the global tax agreement and creating immediate, significant tax complexities for American companies. “We appreciate the strong, historic relationship between the U.S. and Canada and urge the Canadian government to not enact a new DST and instead support international efforts to reach a consensus on these complex issues.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/12/17/media-press-releases-strickland-and-young-lead-bipartisan-letter-raise-base-pay-service-members/ | Strickland and Young Lead Bipartisan Letter to Raise Base Pay for Service Members | 2021-12-17 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | 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 to our country. While military pay is raised incrementally every year, it is imperative that Congress re-asses and raise base pay to ensure that the military remains a competitive place to serve. Strickland and Young were joined in sending the letter by Representatives André D. Carson (IN-7), Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Jared Golden (ME-02), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Sara Jacobs (CA-53), Ro Khanna (CA-17), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Kim Schrier, M. D. (WA-08), Gwen Moore (WI-04, Marc Veasey (TX-33), Chris Pappas (NH-1).The letter is attached and below. “In order for our military to truly be the best in the world, we must ensure that our service members are paid fairly,” said Congresswoman Strickland. “I’ve heard heart-wrenching stories from service members in my district who are struggling to find affordable housing or put food on the table for their families. I’m urging Congress to raise base pay now because our servicemembers and their families deserve our help to meet their basic needs. It’s the right thing to do for the people who keep us safe and our nation secure.” “Our brave servicemembers put their lives on the line for our nation. As a country, we should be empowering them to do their vital jobs, but too many of our heroes struggle to make ends meet. I am proud to join my friend, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, on this effort to ensure our servicemembers have a salary floor, which is especially crucial for junior enlisted soldiers. Military service serves as a viable career path for many young Americans. However, without a basic pay threshold, we hurt recruitment efforts and put our national security at risk. I … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3010 | DelBene Announces Nearly $900M in Funding for WA Roads and Bridges Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | 2021-12-16 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that Washington state will receive nearly $900 million in federal funding under the bipartisan infrastructure law to improve our roads and bridges, help create good-paying jobs, and grow our regional economy. This is the first round of funding for Washington highways under the law. “The bipartisan infrastructure law is delivering for Washington state with nearly $900 million for our roads and bridges after decades of neglect and underinvestment,” said DelBene. “These federal dollars are a transformative and necessary step toward strengthening essential infrastructure across our state that will help cut down commute times and emissions, improve public safety, and make our roadways resilient as we prepare our region for the next 50 years.” The historic, bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, releasing new federal funding to repair highways and bridges across the country. These funds, administered by the Federal-aid Highway Program, can be used for construction, reconstruction, or improvement. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave Washington state a ‘C’ rating on its 2019 Infrastructure Report Card, finding that 416 bridges and over 5,400 miles of highway were in poor condition and require immediate attention. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3009 | DelBene Closes Shipbuilding Loophole in Defense Authorization Bill | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, the U.S. Congress approved the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes a provision championed by Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) to close a loophole that enabled the Navy to purchase a critical ship component from foreign sources, circumventing the law and President Biden’s Buy America directive. DelBene’s fix will protect the sole remaining U.S. supplier of anchor chain, bring jobs back to Washington state, and ensure we can manufacture this critical defense component here in America. The 2022 NDAA requires the Defense Department to purchase anchor chains of all sizes from countries within the U.S. national technology and industrial base, which includes the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. In practice, this will ensure that the anchor chains used by the Navy will be made in America and not be outsourced to countries like China and South Korea. The Navy has been exploiting a loophole to avoid purchasing American-made chain by accepting a design change for a new class of fleet oilers, enabling the military to skirt existing Buy America rules and instead procure chain from an overseas supplier. The total savings from this design change were marginal but had a significant negative impact on U.S. manufacturers, including the only remaining domestic producer of anchor chain, Lister Chain & Forge, a small business of 36 employees, located in Blaine, WA. “If recent supply chain bottlenecks have taught us anything, it is we need a strong domestic manufacturing base, especially for military technologies and equipment,” said DelBene. “My fix in the 2022 NDAA will ensure that our Defense Department follows the letter and spirit of the law by bringing critical manufacturing and jobs back to Washington state.” For more than two decades, Congress has included domestic content preferences for anchor chain in its annual defense authorization bill. Shortly after taking office, President Biden took executive action to bolster these efforts by calling on all federal agenc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/12/15/media-press-releases-icymi-over-898-million-new-funding-roads-and-bridges-headed-washington-state/ | ICYMI: Over $898 Million in New Funding for Roads and Bridges Headed to Washington State, First Round of Highway Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Olympia, WA– Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland announced that Washington State will receive over $898 million in new federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to create thousands of good-paying jobs for Washingtonians that will improve roads and bridges across the state. This is the first round of funding authorized by this new law. “With this new funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, we will be able to start fixing our roads and bridges so that South Sound residents travel on infrastructure that is safe and reliable,” said Congresswoman Strickland. “Thanks to the bold leadership from President Biden, House Democrats and our entire delegation, these federal dollars will be critical in taking much-needed steps to rebuild our state’s roads and bridges while creating thousands of good-paying jobs. South Sound residents can look forward to cuts in commute times and the ability to help small businesses get goods to market in more efficient ways. I was proud to vote for this historic legislation – which will make a tremendous difference in the lives of South Sound residents – and I look forward to seeing more federal funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law flow into our communities.” The historic and bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Biden on November 15th, secured new federal funding for highway and bridge repair for communities across the nation. The funds, administered by the Federal-aid Highway Program, can be used for the construction, reconstruction or improvement. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave Washington State a C on its Infrastructure Report Card, finding many deficiencies that require immediate attention. With this funding – and more to come over the next five years – the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will create good-paying union jobs strengthening this crippled infrastructure. Under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the following will be allocated to Washington State programs to improve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/american-rescue-plan-delivers-3956-million-king-county-metro-transit | American Rescue Plan Delivers $395.6 million to King County Metro Transit | 2021-12-14 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | December 14, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a $395.6 million grant award of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to King County Metro Transit in Seattle, Washington. "As the Puget Sound Region continues to grow, strengthening and expanding our transit network is crucial. The funds from the American Rescue Plan awarded this week will allow King County Metro to advance its mission of creating an accessible, affordable, and reliable transit system that helps the people of King County get where they need to go. Additionally, King County Metro has committed to move to a 100 percent zero-emissions fleet powered by battery-electric buses no later than 2040. This initiative puts us on a path towards a carbon free economy, and the funds announced today will help us move forward on that path." "As we all know, the transportation sector has been hit especially hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding will help King County Metro maintain service and retain jobs as we continue to recover. The riders and the employees of King County Metro will benefit greatly, as will our region." "The American Rescue Plan was signed into law by President Biden in March of this year and its impacts have been felt across the country, enabling communities to come back stronger from the pandemic. I am proud to see these funds come to Washington State. As federal agencies begin to distribute funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was signed into law in November, and as Congress works to pass President Biden's Build Back Better Act, we will continue to work towards our vision of an expansive, effective, and sustainable transportation system." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3008 | DelBene Statement on Supreme Court’s Texas Abortion Ban Ruling | 2021-12-10 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Whole Woman’s Health v. Jackson on the Texas abortion ban. “Abortion rights are under unrelenting assault in this country. Today's Supreme Court ruling on the Texas abortion ban makes one thing absolutely clear - the Senate needs to immediately pass the Women’s Health Protection Act and send it to President Biden so these rights are enshrined into law for all Americans.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schriers-bill-prevent-medicare-cuts-signed-law | Rep. Schrier’s Bill to Prevent Medicare Cuts Signed Into Law | 2021-12-10 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 10, 2021 This is Rep. Schrier’s 12th bill signed into law since taking office WASHINGTON, DC – Today President Joe Biden signed a bill that U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced earlier this week. The Supporting Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act will mitigate Medicare payment cuts to providers. Without this law, cuts would have gone into effect next month, threatening to close practices and interrupt care. This is a necessary law that to support providers and keep the health care system stable in this pandemic, allowing patients to receive the care they need. "A pandemic is not the time to be cutting access to doctors for patients on Medicare," said Rep. Schrier. "I'm so glad that President Biden signed our legislation to bring some stability to the Medicare payment system to ensure patients can keep seeing their doctors. And doctors, who have been on the frontlines during this pandemic, will now be able to keep their doors open." The Supporting Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act, now law will: Delay the 2% Medicare sequester payment reductions for three months (January 1-March 31, 2022), followed by a reduction to 1% for three months (April 1-June 30, 2022) Provide a one-year increase (through December 31, 2022) in the Medicare physician fee schedule of 3% to adjust for changes and provide support to fatigued health care providers during the COVID-19 public health emergency Delay Medicare payment reductions to the clinical laboratory fee schedule for one year (through December 31, 2022) in order to preserve access to testing and laboratory services Delay the implementation of the Medicare radiation oncology model for one year (through December 31, 2022) to ensure access to care for cancer patients In addition to the Supporting Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act, Rep. Schrier has had 11 other bills signed into law since she took office almost three years ago. Bills signed by President Trump: Protecting Access to Bi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3007 | DelBene Leads the Call for Enhanced Campaign Cybersecurity in Democracy Reform Bill | 2021-12-09 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting Our Democracy Act (H.R. 5314) that contains an amendment spearheaded by Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01). The Protecting Our Democracy Act is landmark democracy reform legislation that would help prevent presidential abuse of power and reinforce our Constitutional system of checks and balances. DelBene’s amendment would help enhance cybersecurity across political campaigns and protect personal data collected. “Protecting our democracy also means improving how political campaigns safely store and protect the information they collect,” said DelBene. “These groups collect a significant amount of voter data, ranging from public to personal information. Americans should have the confidence that their data is protected from cybercriminals and foreign advisories and cannot be used to influence our elections or spread disinformation.” The amendment that DelBene secured would direct the Federal Elections Committee (FEC) to provide guidance for campaigns on cybersecurity risks and best practices in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and other relevant agencies. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-leads-bipartisan-legislation-identify-ways-mitigate-supply-chain | Rep. Schrier Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Identify Ways to Mitigate Supply Chain Issues, Manufacture More Goods in U.S. | 2021-12-09 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – This week U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing the Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act. The goal of this legislation is to identify how supply chain issues can be mitigated and how more goods, that come with jobs, can be created in the United States. "There is no silver bullet solution for the ongoing supply chain disruption. But a clear understanding of what products can and should be manufactured in the United States would help greatly. The last year has shown us that we can no longer rely on just a handful of other countries to lead the way in manufacturing critical parts and products," said Rep. Schrier. "I'm proud to introduce this commonsense, bipartisan bill that will allow us to make evidence-based, thoughtful decisions about the role domestic manufacturing will play in the years ahead." "The best way to insulate our country from global supply chain crises is to manufacture goods right here at home in the United States of America. We should never let our critical infrastructure sectors live or die at the mercy of foreign nations, particularly adversaries like China. That's why it's so important we do everything we can to bring manufacturing back to our country, especially in our rural communities. That's why I'm leading a bipartisan effort in Congress to identify how we can manufacture more goods in America. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to pass this bill so we can create jobs and limit the negative effects of supply chain issues," said Rep. Davis. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3006 | DelBene Announces WA-01 Winner of 2021 Congressional App Challenge | 2021-12-08 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced the winner of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge from Washington’s 1st Congressional District. The winning app, DermDetect, was created by Soham Bhosale from Bothell High School. Bhosale designed an initial screening tool for users concerned about potentially cancerous and abnormal skin lesions. The app analyzes lesions, provides recommendations, and documents abnormal skin growth by reminding users to take follow-up pictures over time. It also uses geolocation to direct users to nearby health clinics for care. A demo of DermDetect can be found here. “Telehealth and health apps have grown rapidly in recent years and are playing an important role in connecting Americans with doctors during the pandemic. DermDetect is a great example of how we can leverage technology to help people stay on top of their health care and encourage them to seek preventive care,” said DelBene. “Congratulations to Soham and all our participants on a job well done. I continue to be amazed at your ingenuity, compassion, and resourcefulness, evident in the submissions we see year after year.” The winning app was selected by a panel of impartial judges. DermDetect will be on display in the U.S. Capitol for the next year, along with winning apps from other congressional districts. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schriers-bill-clean-damaged-forest-lands-passes-house-strong-bipartisan | Rep. Schrier’s Bill to Clean-Up Damaged Forest Lands Passes House with Strong Bipartisan Support | 2021-12-08 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House passed Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08)'s bipartisan bill to fund the remediation and restoration of damaged public lands with a vote of 385-42. The National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act (HR 4489) was introduced earlier this year with Representatives Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA). This bill would allow the Forest Service to collect and keep the interest earned on settlement funds in order to supplement restoration efforts. It passed unanimously in the House Agriculture Committee last month. Rep. Schrier's remarks on her bill can be found here. "The Forest Service is responsible for overseeing the remediation and restoration of lands damaged by mining activities and human-caused wildfires. When the negligent actions of companies or individuals result in damages to Forest Service property, officials enter a settlement agreement with the responsible parties to hold them accountable," said Rep. Schrier. "This bipartisan, commonsense legislation would allow the Forest Service to collect and keep the interest earned on settlement funds, much like other Federal agencies do, in order to supplement restoration efforts. As we confront another potentially devastating wildfire season, it's important to ensure the Forest Service can use accrued interest to protect and remediate forests." "Congresswoman Schrier's bill is a testament to her hard work and commitment to the people of her district and our Western forest communities. Coming off years of historic wildfires, ensuring that the Forest Service has every tool available for wildfire remediation and restoration is imperative. I enthusiastically support this bipartisan legislation," said House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott. "The National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act is common-sense legislation that would allow the Forest Service to use accumulated interest on settlement agreement funds to restore and protect damaged forest lands without any additional costs to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/12/08/media-press-releases-strickland-secures-over-10-wins-military-families-servicemembers-defense/ | Strickland Secures Over 10 Wins for Military Families & Servicemembers in Defense Budget Agreement | 2021-12-08 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | 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 support servicemembers and their families at Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) and across our nation to address housing security, hunger, and more. “Investments in military personnel and their families are an investment in our nation’s readiness. Every defense budget must demonstrate that we value servicemembers and their families, like those at Joint Base Lewis McChord, who sacrifice so much to keep us safe and secure,” said Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10). “I am pleased to have secured several provisions in this year’s NDAA to address housing security, hunger, and help all servicemembers and their families thrive. The wins in this agreement will serve as a strong foundation to build on as we continue to address housing in high-cost regions, food insecurity, racial equity, extremism and more. As this agreement heads to the Senate, I’m proud to have worked with Chairman Smith and my colleagues to advance a defense budget that supports our national security, military survivors of sexual trauma, a much-deserved pay increase for servicemembers, and critical steps forward to address housing and hunger issues.” “I am proud that this year’s NDAA will include transformational policy reforms that will benefit our service members and their families, take on the military sexual assault crisis, and deliver results for other national security priorities of the American people. I want to thank Congresswoman Strickland for her tireless work in our Committee to ensure a defense bill which addresses crucial needs of servicemembers and their families, including military hunger, housing security and other priorities, in Washington and across our nation,” sa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-introduces-bill-prevent-medicare-cuts | Rep. Schrier Introduces Bill to Prevent Medicare Cuts | 2021-12-07 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Supporting Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act that will mitigate Medicare payment cuts to providers. Without this legislation, cuts would go into effect next month, threatening to close practices and interrupt care. This is necessary legislation to support providers and keep the health care system stable in this pandemic, allowing patients to receive the care they need. "A pandemic is not the time to be cutting access to doctors for patients on Medicare," said Rep. Schrier. "This legislation will bring some stability to the Medicare payment system to ensure patients can keep seeing their doctors. And doctors, who have been on the frontlines during this pandemic, can continue to keep their doors open." "With less than four weeks until Medicare reimbursement rate cuts go into effect, Congress has no time to waste. I'm proud to introduce the Supporting Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act, a common-sense solution to stop provider cuts and protect Medicare recipients," said Congressman Steven Horsford. "In Nevada's Fourth District, our physicians have made clear that these cuts would hurt access to care for seniors and people with disabilities. As we confront a new variant of the COVID-19 virus, I urge my House and Senate colleagues to come together and help us pass Supporting Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act before the new year." The Supporting Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act will: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-statement-passing-former-congresswoman-jolene-unsoeld | Rep. Smith Statement on passing of Former Congresswoman Jolene Unsoeld | 2021-12-05 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | December 5, 2021 SEATTLE, WA - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement on the passing of former Congresswoman Jolene Unsoeld. "With the passing of Congresswoman Unsoeld, Washington State - and the entire country - have lost a true champion for women, children, and the health of our planet. Congresswoman Unsoeld understood that few things are more important than protecting our environment, and she was a force for women's rights. My thoughts are with Congresswoman Unsoeld's family and loved ones as they mourn their loss." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-kicks-8th-district-infrastructure-tour | Rep. Schrier Kicks Off 8th District Infrastructure Tour | 2021-12-03 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – This week Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) kicked off her 8th District infrastructure tour, visiting projects that could be expanded with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that President Biden signed earlier this month. "People often think of infrastructure as roads and bridges, and there is significant funding for them in the infrastructure law," said Rep. Schrier. "Infrastructure also means accessible high-speed internet, new water pipes, and easing the congestion at our ports. We expect millions of dollars to become available in the next few months for cities and towns to use to upgrade infrastructure. And I want to make sure they are prepared." So far Rep. Schrier has visited the following sites. She is expected to visit many more projects in the coming months. Sammamish Plateau Water District has been working on identifying and treating PFAS present in their groundwater wells. The proposed treatment plant would make drinking water safer for residents by removing these "forever chemicals". The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $4 billion to remove PFAS from drinking water. Rep. Schrier visited the City of Auburn to look at improvements to Auburn Way South. These projects will improve traffic, pedestrian and cyclist safety, and access for residents along the road. The improvements are coordinated with a new elementary school to ensure students and parents can safely enter and exit campus. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will increase funding to local governments like City of Auburn for these important surface transportation projects. In North Bend, Rep. Schrier visited Truck Town in North Bend, the only full-service truck stop between Ellensburg and the ports in Seattle and Tacoma. The city shoulders an increasingly heavy burden of traffic as trucks wait to go to the ports, or wait for Snoqualmie Pass to clear. There has been such a backup of trucks, that Truck Town can't accommodate them all, and now trucks are parking on the highway and North Bend streets. Fed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2571 | Larsen Announces Run for Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 2021-12-02 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced he will run for Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the 118th Congress. Larsen, a senior member of the Committee and Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, made the announcement in a letter to colleagues after Chair Peter DeFazio (OR-04) announced his retirement at the end of his term. Text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear Colleague: I have decided to seek the top Democratic leadership spot on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. I bring two decades of service in working with my Committee colleagues, passing legislation in both the majority and minority, and responding to members’ needs. Committee Service Serving on this Committee was my day one priority as a Member of Congress. As a former local elected official, I saw firsthand the importance of robust infrastructure to the quality of life of my constituents. That commitment and my interest in improving infrastructure has never wavered. I will bring this same commitment and focus to your district’s needs as Chair of the Committee. Getting Things Done I get things done. I helped author and pass parts of key legislation: the 2002 Pipeline Safety Act; multiple WRDA bills; the 2005 transportation bill; multiple Coast Guard bills; and the 2018 FAA bill. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act reflects my legislation to boost the use of low/no emission transit and ferries and promote a more diverse transportation workforce. Recently, I worked with Chair DeFazio to craft the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act as part of the American Rescue Plan, protecting thousands of U.S. jobs in the aviation supply chain. Last year, I helped lead the Committee’s response to two Boeing 737 MAX crashes, writing a bipartisan overhaul of aircraft certification that improves the safety of the flying public. Serving Members I am ready to help members as Committee leaders have helped me. As Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation, I have been responsive… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2567 | Larsen Statement on Retirement of Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio | 2021-12-01 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, released the below statement after Committee Chair Peter DeFazio (OR-04) announced his retirement at the end of his term: “It has been an honor to work with Pete DeFazio, my colleague and friend, on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the last two decades looking out for the interests of the people of Washington and Oregon. Pete has made his mark with his steadfast leadership on behalf of the safety of the traveling public and the women and men who build, maintain and repair our nation’s infrastructure, as well as in seeking to build a cleaner and greener transportation system. “Working with Pete, we were able to pass a bipartisan law to change how the FAA certifies aircraft after the crash of two Boeing 737 Max airplanes, increasing the safety of air travel in the future. The guidance he provided me in crafting the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act has helped save thousands of jobs nationwide in this critical industry. “Without Pete’s leadership, we would not be able to say that from here on out, every day will be infrastructure day. The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will form only part of his legacy as a Chair of the Committee and as a Member of Congress. “The U.S. House of Representatives will miss Pete’s leadership in the coming years. However, he still has time to continue to add to his impressive list of accomplishments over the next year, and I will do whatever I can to support him.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/12/01/media-press-releases-strickland-calls-immediate-action-protect-reproductive-health-rights-under/ | Strickland Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Reproductive Health Rights Under Attack (VIDEO) | 2021-12-01 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, DC– As the Supreme Court takes up oral arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson case threatening Roe v. Wade, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement. Strickland delivered remarks on the House floor today calling for urgent action to protect reproductive health rights. In September, Strickland joined a bicameral amicus brief in the case and joined the House in passing the Women’s Health Protection Act, a bill to protect reproductive health rights and access, which is awaiting Senate action. (Watch Strickland’s remarks here.) “This is a pivotal moment for the Supreme Court to show that it decides cases based on precedent and rule of law, not politics or ideology. With abortion rights and access on the line like never before, the Senate must join the House in passing the Women’s Health Protection Act. With this bill, we can put an end to alarming state-based attacks on reproductive freedom in Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, and across the country.” said Strickland. “During a global pandemic and a maternal mortality crisis, the people who are hurt the most by limiting abortion restrictions are those who already experience health inequities in the first place —including people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and many other vulnerable communities.” Congresswoman Strickland’s full remarks are transcribed below. Today, the Supreme Court is hearing one of the most important abortion rights cases in generations. The case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, marks the first time in 50 years the Court agreed to hear a case on the constitutionality of a pre-viability abortion ban. In other words, the State of Mississippi has asked the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Let me be clear – reproductive health access is a fundamental right. This is about supporting body autonomy and wellbeing, and it’s also about economic justice and social freedom. The people hurt most by abortion restrictions and bans are those who already face barriers to getting access to health care in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/12/01/media-press-releases-strickland-introduces-legislation-help-servicemembers-access-fertility-care/ | Strickland Introduces Legislation to Help Servicemembers Access Fertility Care and Start a Family | 2021-12-01 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | 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 of service-connection requirements, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or marital status of the servicemember. This bill has been endorsed by the Center for Reproductive Rights and Modern Military Association of America. The legislation is cosponsored by Representatives Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-at-large), Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Mark Takano (CA-41), and Carolyn Maloney (NY-12). (Please find the bill text at this link.) “Answering the call to serve often means making a great number of sacrifices for your country. Being able to start a family should not be one of them. My bill, the Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act, removes current barriers in TRICARE and helps ensure that all servicemembers can access the fertility care they deserve to start a family,” said Congresswoman Strickland. “All servicemembers deserve equitable access to infertility care without discrimination. The Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act is an important step toward that goal. This Act would remove legal barriers to infertility care for active duty servicemembers that render many of them ineligible for coverage, including single servicemembers, servicemembers in same-sex partnerships, and servicemembers impacted by unexplained infertility. This Act would also bring us closer to the day when all servicemembers have equitable access to comprehensive infertility care that helps them reach their goal of building a family,” said Karla Torres, Senior Human Rights Counsel, Center for Reproductive Rights. According to the New York Times, one of the f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2566 | DeFazio, Larsen, and Stanton Seek Answers from FAA on Apparent Lack of Boeing Accountability for Longstanding 737 MAX Issues | 2021-11-29 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Subcommittee on Aviation Member Greg Stanton (D-AZ) asked Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Stephen Dickson to provide more complete responses to questions he was asked at a subcommittee hearing last month regarding efforts to hold Boeing accountable for two key issues regarding the 737 MAX. In the letter sent to FAA Administrator Dickson today, the Members asked what FAA has done, if anything, to hold Boeing employees who were responsible for Boeing’s apparent violation of its approved 737 MAX type design, as well as evidence of an internal plan to downplay the significance of the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), a system connected to two deadly 737 MAX crashes, accountable. “[W]e are deeply troubled by the absence of rigorous accountability for Boeing’s past transgressions related to the 737 MAX and the FAA’s failure to hold those who violated the public’s trust accountable,” said the Members in the letter. The first issue concerns Boeing’s handling of a non-functioning Angle of Attack (AOA) Disagree alert on more than 80 percent of MAX aircraft. After discovering the problem in August 2017, Boeing decided to wait nearly three years to fix the issue. In the meantime, Boeing continued to produce MAX aircraft with the nonfunctioning alert and the company failed to notify the FAA, its 737 MAX customers, or MAX pilots that the alert was not functioning until after the Lion Air crash in October 2018. A Boeing Authorized Representative, a Boeing employee authorized to conduct work on behalf of the FAA, concurred with Boeing’s decision to delay fixing the AOA Disagree alert. However, according to a letter then-Acting FAA Administrator Dan Elwell wrote to the committee in July 2019, “Although an AOA disagree message was not necessary to meet FAA safety regulations, once it was made part of the approved ty… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/11/24/media-press-releases-strickland-honors-local-vietnam-veterans/ | Strickland Honors Local Vietnam Veterans | 2021-11-24 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | 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 pin as a symbol of our immense gratitude for their service to our country. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. “As the daughter of a veteran who served in two wars, I know that military families and veterans deserve our deepest respect and gratitude,” Strickland said. “During National Veterans and Military Families Month and as we approach the season of giving thanks, it is my honor to recognize ten Vietnam veterans and their families for their extraordinary service and sacrifice. Our nation and our community owes each of these local heroes a debt of gratitude.” Please find a list of the Vietnam veterans Congresswoman Strickland honored at the ceremony below. Leroy Painter-Smith Marrianne Backous (receiving the on behalf of her father, Henry Backous) William Backous Steven Brklycica Lois Simko Larry Grubb Donald Baker Roy Rhoades Steven “Chauncey” Bradley Walter Simonsen Jeff Dunlap Strickland has made helping veterans a top priority in Congress. She currently serves as a HillVets House Ambassador, committing to helping veterans seek a “second service” career in policy, publicly supports their fellowship program, and considers their fellows for initial placement and permanent positions within their office. Strickland introduced the HOMES For Our Veterans Act which reduces barriers and makes it easier for organizations who provide homes and services to veterans experiencing homelessness to access federal capital grants. Strickland has also led numerous bipartisan letters urging the VA to improve vet… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-washington-democratic-congressional-delegation-urges-prioritization | ICYMI: Washington Democratic Congressional Delegation Urges Prioritization of Howard Hanson Dam Fish Passage Facility to Receive Infrastructure Funding | 2021-11-23 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ISSAQUAH, WA – This week, nine members of the Washington Democratic congressional delegation led by Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. (D, WA-08) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Connor and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Shalanda Young requesting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and OMB prioritize funding for the planned Howard A. Hanson Dam fish passage facility on the Green River as part of the $17.1 billion in funding included for the Corps in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). "Completing the downstream fish passage facility would ensure drinking water storage capacity, continue to protect the Green River Valley from flooding, and reopen over 60 miles of prime habitat for Endangered Species Act-listed salmon and steelhead populations, which also support the endangered Southern Resident orca population," the members wrote to Assistant Secretary Connor and Acting Director Young. "Securing funding for construction will also leverage significant investments made by non-federal partners and complete a multi-benefit infrastructure project that could make the largest single gain in salmon production in Puget Sound." The letter was signed by U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D, WA-08), Derek Kilmer (D, WA-06), Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10), Adam Smith (D, WA-09), and Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07). The full text of the letter is available HERE and below. November 16, 2021 Dear Assistant Secretary Connor and Acting Director Young, We write to request that funding for the construction of a downstream fish passage facility at Howard A. Hanson Dam (HAHD) be prioritized from funding made available to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) appropriated under Title III – Construction of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Completing the downstream fish passage facility would ensure drinking water … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/11/22/media-press-releases-media-advisory-strickland-honor-local-vietnam-veterans-pinning-ceremony-lacey/ | **MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland to Honor Local Vietnam Veterans with Pinning Ceremony in Lacey | 2021-11-22 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | 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 family member, and present honorees with a ceremonial lapel pin as a symbol of immense gratitude for their service to our country. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland serves as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and is the only African-American woman who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. She is one of the first Korean-American women elected to Congress and the first African-American to represent the Pacific Northwest at the federal level. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-statement-passage-build-back-better-act | Rep. Smith Statement on the Passage of the Build Back Better Act | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | November 19, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement after he voted to pass H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act. "Thanks to President Biden's vision and Speaker Pelosi's leadership, today the House passed one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in our nation's history. The Build Back Better Act will make transformational investments in communities across the country to improve the lives of our children and families. "The Build Back Better Act represents an incredible opportunity to address the greatest existential threat of our time - climate change -while creating good-paying, unions jobs and building a sustainable, resilient economy. This bill is the largest investment to combat climate change that our nation has ever seen, with massive investments in clean energy and zero-emissions technology. The Biden-Harris Administration and Democrats in Congress have committed to making climate change a top priority and this legislation follows through on that commitment. "This bill tackles some of the biggest issues facing individuals and families and helps grow our economy in a more equitable way, leveling the playing field for working families across the country. Build Back Better includes investments in, universal pre-k, affordable child care, an expanded child tax credit, and universal paid family and medical leave. This bill will also improve the health care system for millions of Americans by reducing premiums, lowering drug prices, and closing the Medicaid coverage gap. It makes significant investments in our workforce by making higher education more affordable, expanding workforce development and training programs, and enhancing worker protections. The bill will also help create a more equitable future by making large investments in affordable housing, alleviating the burden of rising costs of housing for countless people across the United States - including my constituents in the Puget Sound region. I am also pleased to see important immig… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3001 | House Passes Historic Investment in American Families and Economy | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, the House of Representatives, with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene’s (WA-01) support, passed the Build Back Better Act, a once-in-a-generation investment that will create jobs, grow our economy, and uplift families. As the Vice Chair of the powerful Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, DelBene was a key player throughout negotiations and helped shape this bill with her priorities. “With the Build Back Better Act, we are making smart investments that will grow our economy, get Americans back to work, and build a brighter future for our kids,” said DelBene. “This historic legislation includes policies I fought for that will have an immediate effect on our communities and spur long-term economic growth and jobs. It’s time that we show the American people that governance can work.” DelBene secured a number of major legislative provisions in the bill to help Washingtonians including: Continuing the successful monthly Child Tax Credit payments of up to $300 per child through 2022. This is a historic tax cut for middle-class families, which has already helped over 3.3 million families put food on the table for their children and lifted 3.5 million children out of poverty. The bill also makes the credit permanently fully refundable, meaning the families most in need will continue to receive the full credit going forward. In Washington state, 1,381,000 kids qualified for Child Tax Credits in the most recent round of payments. Expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) that will finance the creation or rehabilitation of more affordable housing. The provisions in this bill will build or preserve over 800,000 units and create 1.2 million jobs over the next decade. Establishing a national paid family and medical leave policy that guarantees American workers 4 weeks of paid family and medical leave. Until now, the U.S. was one of the only developed countries without a national paid leave policy. Lowering the cost of child care and achieving universal pre-K, helping parents go back… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2565 | Larsen: Build Back Better Ensures All Washingtonians Benefit from Economic Recovery | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House-passage of the Build Back Better Act (BBB), historic legislation that creates millions of well-paying union jobs, drives long-term economic recovery and growth, and enables Northwest Washington communities to combat the climate change crisis. BBB passed the House of Representatives by a final vote of 220 to 213 and now heads to the Senate. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House-passage of the Build Back Better Act (BBB), historic legislation that creates millions of well-paying union jobs, drives long-term economic recovery and growth, and enables Northwest Washington communities to combat the climate change crisis. BBB passed the House of Representatives by a final vote of 220 to 213 and now heads to the Senate. “Northwest Washington is defeating the pandemic, but it has not yet been defeated; the economy is recovering, but it has not yet recovered,” said Larsen. “This bold, FDR-like investment enables all Washingtonians to benefit from the economic recovery by putting more people to work, empowering working families, ensuring seniors can afford prescription drugs, building more affordable housing and combating the climate change crisis.” According to White House estimates, the bipartisan infrastructure law and BBB together will add, on average, around 2 million U.S. jobs per year over the course of the next decade. BBB addresses many of Larsen’s local priorities, including: Quality, Affordable Child Care Making it easier for working families to pay for child care empowers parents who want to go back to work. The Build Back Better Act provides access to safe, affordable child care for more than 470,000 Washington state children (ages 0-5) per year for families earning under 2.5 times the Washington median income (about $254,421 for a family of four). BBB also ensures these families pay no more than 7% of their income on high-quality child care. BBB enables Washington to expand access to free, high-quality preschool for more than 181,000 ad… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-votes-pass-historic-build-back-better-act | Rep. Schrier Votes to Pass Historic Build Back Better Act | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) voted to pass the Build Back Better Act, which will bring down the cost of health care and prescription drugs, set the United States on course to meet its climate goals, create millions of family wage jobs, and ensure families have access to affordable, quality child care and pre-K. "As a mom and pediatrician, I've seen firsthand the urgent need for a historic investment in middle class families to ease the growing burdens they are facing. That's why I am delighted that the Build Back Better Act not only makes significant investments in America's future, it lowers costs for working families by extending the monthly Child Tax Credit, capping the cost of child care, and setting every child up for lifelong success with universal preschool," said Rep. Schrier. "This bill will also make health care more affordable for Washingtonians by capping prescription drug costs for seniors, lowering premiums for people who buy insurance on their own, and stopping drug companies from price gouging." The Build Back Better Act will make generational investments including: Early Education: Right now, only 22% of 3- and 4-year-olds in Washington state have access to publicly funded pre-K, while the average cost of private pre-K in the state is $8,600. The Build Back Better Act will expand access to free, high-quality pre-K for all Washington children Tax Cut for Middle Class Families: The Build Back Better Act extends the enhanced Child Tax Credit for another year to give almost 80% of 8th District families a tax cut, and make it available as a monthly benefit of up to $300 per month per child under 6, and up to $250 per month for each child 6 - 17 years old. Health Care: The Build Back Better Act will save Washingtonians thousands of dollars each year by capping ACA health insurance premiums so no family pays more than 8.5% of their income on premiums, expanding Medicare to cover hearing aids, and making reforms to crack down on drug companies and ensure seniors … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/11/19/media-press-releases-strickland-votes-build-back-better-act-invest-women-working-families-and/ | Strickland Votes for the Build Back Better Act to Invest in Women, Working Families, and Caregivers | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | 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 Back Better Act, Congress will deliver life-changing benefits for families in the South Sound and across our nation – all without adding to the national debt. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to join me and vote in favor of this transformational bill that will address housing, lower health care costs, affordable child care and in-home care, education, climate change and much more.” This transformative package will: Reduce Housing Costs and Expand Housing Options: 487,000 renters in Washington are rent burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on rent, while homeownership remains out of reach for many families. This package invests $150 billion nationwide with targeted funding streams for new construction and preservation of housing, rental and down payment assistance, sustainable and resilient housing, and fair housing enforcement, among other investments. The Build Back Better framework will expand rental assistance for Washington renters, while also increasing the supply of high-quality housing through the construction and rehabilitation of over 1 million affordable housing units nationwide. It will address the capital needs of the entire public housing stock in America and it includes one of the largest investments in down payment assistance in history, enabling more first-generation homebuyers to purchase their first home. Lower Health Care Costs: negotiating lower drug costs for seniors; halting Big Pharma’s outrageous price hikes above inflation; and expanding the ACA to make coverage more affordable for those who buy insurance on their own. In Washington, that means 108,000 uninsured people will gain coverage and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-introduces-bill-address-aviation-noise-and-emissions-matter | Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Address Aviation Noise and Emissions as a Matter of Environmental Justice and Health Equity | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) introduced the Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act, which would help communities near airports and airflight pathways monitor and mitigate aviation noise and emissions. "For far too long, communities near airports and airflight pathways have been left to deal with the harm caused by aviation noise and pollution on the local level, without robust federal support. Today, with the introduction of my legislation, that changes. We know that aviation noise and emissions have disproportionately affected low-income communities and communities of color. As such, we must treat these issues as a matter of environmental justice and health equity. "While the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies have developed programs to address environmental justice, none are focused specifically on the communities - like those in my district - who are negatively affected by aviation noise and emissions. The legislation introduced today will help us to better understand the effects of noise and emissions in our communities and fund initiatives driven by communities to mitigate these effects on the environment, public health, and quality of life of residents living near airports and airflight pathways." The Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act is supported by Quiet Skies Puget Sound, the Beacon Hill Council, the King County International Airport Community Coalition, and the Quiet Skies Coalition (King County). Original cosponsors: Rep. Eleanor Norton (D-DC, Quiet Skies Caucus Co-Chair), Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA, Quiet Skies Caucus Co-Chair), Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Rep. Tom Souzzi (D-NY) ### Background Studies have demonstrated that communities near airports and airflight pathways are exposed to higher proportions of pollution and harmful particles from aviation emissions. This can lead to increased risks of breast cancer, heart dise… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3002 | DelBene Helps Secure $22.1 Million for Granite Falls Bridge Replacement | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that with her support Snohomish County was awarded a $22.1 million grant to replace the Granite Falls Bridge #102 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). The Granite Falls Bridge #102 is an essential part of the roadways that serve the communities of Granite Falls, Verlot, Robe Valley, and Silverton in Snohomish County. The bridge replacement will expand recreation and tourism by providing direct access to the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It will also connect a vital freight route used to transport natural resources like timber, sand, and gravel across Washington. In its current state, the bridge is considered functionally obsolete. If the bridge were to fail or close, the detour route is a 94-mile distance and would significantly impair emergency services. “The Granite Falls Bridge #102 is a prime example of Washington state infrastructure that has been neglected through years of underinvestment. This grant will help make sure this vital recreational and economic transportation route is available to the Snohomish County community for the next generation,” said DelBene. “I worked hard to help secure this $22.1 million USDOT grant and will continue fighting for additional federal investments in our local infrastructure.” “We are incredibly grateful to Rep. DelBene, Sen. Cantwell, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the members of our congressional delegation, and many others for helping us secure a $22.1 million RAISE grant to fund the replacement of the Granite Falls Bridge,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “We have been working for many years to fix this key link in our north county transportation network, and now we can finally get down to work. The replacement of this vital bridge will ensure people and goods can get to where they need to go. Our economy and the vitality of our community depend on maintaining our infrastructure.” The project is being awarded a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2563 | Larsen, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Southern Resident Killer Whales, Marine Mammals | 2021-11-17 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Raul Grijalva (AZ-03), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced bipartisan legislation to protect marine mammals nationwide, including Southern Resident Killer Whales (orcas). The Protecting Our Marine Mammals (POMM) Act expands federal protections for marine mammals to include vessel speed mitigation measures, monitoring of underwater soundscapes and grants to support research and development into marine mammal monitoring technologies. “In the Pacific Northwest, Southern Resident Killer Whales are an important cultural symbol and environmental linchpin,” said Rep. Larsen. “I am encouraged by the Navy and Coast Guard’s recent efforts to work together to enhance protection of Southern Resident Killer Whales in Puget Sound. My bipartisan POMM Act builds on this critical work by enhancing ongoing conservation, science and technology measures to protect and conserve marine mammals.” “Declining marine biodiversity and habitat loss remain the most significant threats to marine mammal species,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “Our bipartisan legislation will expand conservation efforts and underwater monitoring technologies to ensure our at-risk marine mammals are protected from further harm.” “I’m glad to join Representative Larsen in introducing this bipartisan bill full of commonsense steps to protect whales and other marine life,” said Rep. Grijalva, Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee. “Whales face a number of threats from our busy oceans, but technology and innovative strategies like the ones in this bill can help protect these sensitive populations.” “Our oceans are diverse, incredible ecosystems with some of the most important creatures and organisms on the planet – including the orca, our state marine mammal. Orcas are not only valuable to the Pacific Northwest ecosystem, but they also have profound cultural value, as well,” said Rep. Kilmer. “That’s why I’m pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/11/17/media-press-releases-strickland-and-aarp-host-live-tele-town-hall-caring-caregivers/ | Strickland and AARP Host Live Tele-Town Hall on Caring for Caregivers | 2021-11-17 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — During National Family Caregivers Month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and AARP held a live tele-town hall to take questions, provide resources, and highlight how we must better support caregivers and families, especially as the House considers the Build Back Better Act. Strickland was joined by Cathy MacCaul, Advocacy Director for AARP Washington State and Bea Rector, Director of the Home and Community Services (HCS) Division within the Aging and Long-Term Support Administration in Washington State’s Department of Social and Health Services. (Listen to the Town Hall at this link.) “I am grateful to the many caregivers and families for sharing their stories and needs with me, and to AARP Washington for their advocacy on behalf of caregivers in my district. November is National Family Caregivers Month and I know that a crucial part of building back better is supporting our care workers and all who take on caregiving responsibilities for their loved ones,” said Congresswoman Strickland. “That’s why I fought to include policies like the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan. As Congress advances the Build Back Better Act, we must do more to meet the needs of caregivers and families.” “The stresses of the pandemic took a significant toll on family caregivers. When we surveyed family caregivers last winter, about 60% said they were feeling more worry and anxiety due to the pandemic,” said Cathy MacCaul, AARP Washington Advocacy Director. “We are fortunate to have champions like Congresswoman Strickland, who recognize the challenges of family caregiving and can advocate for a more supportive care infrastructure.” Constituents led the conversation, asking questions specific to their personal experiences with caregiving including raising issues such as habitable and accessible housing, multigenerational housing, ageing with dignity, respite care, lowering the cost of care and more. Strickland answered questions on federal support for caregiving infrastructure, including passing the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/11/17/media-press-releases-strickland-murray-hirono-clark-pressley-garcia-slotkin-lead-over-80-lawmakers/ | Strickland, Murray, Hirono, Clark, Pressley, Garcia, Slotkin Lead Over 80 Lawmakers in Reintroducing the BE HEARD Act to Address Workplace Harassment | 2021-11-17 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA-5), Assistant Speaker of the House, Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-7), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-8) reintroduced the Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination (BE HEARD) in the Workplace Act of 2021, which takes critical steps to prevent workplace harassment and ensure workers can seek accountability and justice. Strickland, Murray, Hirono, Clark, Pressley, Garcia, and Slotkin were joined by 68 House cosponsors, and 20 Senate cosponsors, listed below. “All workers, regardless of their background or their occupation, deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Yet, many across our nation continue to face sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace without adequate recourse. With the Be HEARD Act, we are listening to workers’ voices and calling on Congress to provide the full protections, accountability and justice everyone deserves in the workplace,” said Congresswoman Strickland. Even years after the #MeToo movement first began, workers across the country continue to face sexual harassment at work. For some workers, the pandemic has only made already pervasive sexual harassment even worse—particularly for women in the food service industry, who have reported a dramatic increase in sexual harassment, including customers harassing them to take off their masks in order to judge their looks. The continuing epidemic of sexual harassment at work highlights the urgent need to pass the BE HEARD Act, particularly as workers across the country return to in-person work. This legislation includes key reforms including ending mandatory arbitration and pre-employment NDAs to help ensure transparency, expanding civil rights protections for workers—including independent contractors and interns, extending the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2995 | DelBene ‘Breakthrough’ Legislation Included in CURES 2.0 Package | 2021-11-16 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) welcomed the inclusion of legislation that she introduced to expand patients’ access to breakthrough medical devices in the bipartisan CURES 2.0 Act introduced by Representatives Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Fred Upton (MI-06) today. The Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act (H.R. 4043), which DelBene introduced with Representatives Jackie Walorski (IN-02), Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Upton, would guarantee Medicare beneficiaries access to cutting-edge medical innovation. “I worked hard to make sure that the CURES 2.0 package included critical reforms I championed to ensure patients can access cutting-edge medical technology and care,” said DelBene. “By guaranteeing coverage of breakthrough products, the CURES 2.0 Act is welcoming the way for future innovation and making sure our seniors are not waiting on new cures and therapies that could improve or save their lives.” Currently, Medicare does not automatically cover the latest advances in medical technology, even when the products are approved or cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and designated as a breakthrough product. FDA-approved products can take up to three years to go through the Medicare coverage determination process, delaying vital treatments to millions of seniors. The legislation would require Medicare to temporarily cover all breakthrough products approved through the FDA for four years. During this period, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) would be required to make a permanent coverage determination. This allows patients and their providers access to the most cutting-edge, innovative care as soon as it comes to market. In January, CMS finalized the Medicare Coverage for Innovative Technology (MCIT) rule, which like the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act would provide temporary Medicare coverage for products that have received breakthrough designation by the FDA and help Medicare ben… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3004 | DelBene Statement on Flooding in Western Washington | 2021-11-16 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the historic flooding throughout Western Washington. “My heart is with the communities and families that are being devastated by flooding across Western Washington. I want to commend the emergency responders and local officials working around the clock to preserve lives and property during this incredibly difficult time. “Climate change is making these once-in-a-generation floods a more frequent reality for our state. I am pushing to get out federal resources as soon as possible to respond to this extreme flooding but also to make the necessary investments over the long term to address the growing threat of climate change.” In addition to existing FEMA resources, the bipartisan infrastructure law that President Biden signed yesterday will help improve our communities’ resilience to flooding. The law includes loans and grants for communities facing rising water levels, coastal erosion, and flooding as well as financial and technical assistance for states and communities to reduce the risk of flood damage to homes and businesses. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2559 | Larsen Applauds Signing of Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | 2021-11-15 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Joe Biden will sign into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, bipartisan legislation Larsen supported that makes bold, long-term investments in the nation’s infrastructure to create well-paying jobs and keep Washingtonians and the economy moving. “With the President signing this historic investment in infrastructure into law, Northwest Washington can focus on creating more jobs, driving economic recovery and growth and building a cleaner and greener transportation network,” said Larsen, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “I will continue to push for bold, FDR-like investments in infrastructure priorities not included in the final bill, such as targeted federal funds to address immediate local needs like the Guemes Island Ferry Replacement Project, Zylstra Lake Multi-Modal Trail in Friday Harbor, the 169th Street Connecting Segment in Arlington, the US-2 Trestle connecting Everett and Lake Stevens, and South Whidbey-Clinton Area Transportation Infrastructure Improvements. “Congress must now advance the Build Back Better plan to empower working families, invest in quality, accessible child care, create more well-paying clean energy jobs, build more affordable housing and lower prescription drug costs for seniors.” Washington state is expected to receive the following infrastructure investments over five years, per White House estimates: $4.7 billion to repair and rebuild highways $1.79 billion to improve public transportation options, including $380 million for Sound Transit $882 million to improve water infrastructure and ensure clean, safe drinking water $605 million to replace and repair bridges $384.7 million to keep airport infrastructure projects on track $172 million for NOAA’s Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund to support state and Tribal salmon habitat restoration projects At least $100 million to provide reliable broadband coverage statewide to at least 241,000 Washingtonians $89 million for EPA’s Puget Soun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-biden-signs-rep-schriers-legacy-roads-and-trails-bill-law | President Biden Signs Rep. Schrier’s Legacy Roads and Trails Bill into Law | 2021-11-15 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined President Joe Biden for the signing of the bipartisanInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the Rose Garden today. Included in the IIJA was Rep. Schrier's 11th bill to be signed into law, the Legacy Roads and Trails Act. The Legacy Roads and Trails Act was introduced by U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) on Earth Day this year. "I'm thrilled that the Legacy Roads and Trails Act has been signed into law, and it was an honor to join President Biden for the signing ceremony," said Rep. Schrier. "In Washington state, the Legacy Roads and Trails (LRT) program has been particularly impactful, facilitating hundreds of culvert repairs for fish passage—including salmon. Headwaters located in national forests are critical to salmon populations downstream. Chronic underfunding has left a long backlog of projects so I am glad that this legislation will provide significant funding to this important program." LRT projects include repairing roads and trails used for public access, replacing failed or undersized culverts to reconnect fish habitat, and storm proofing or reclaiming roads to prevent sediment pollution from entering waterways important for salmon, trout, and drinking water. Few programs deliver such environmental, recreational, and economic benefits. The IIJA authorizes $250 million for the Legacy Roads and Trails program. Specifically, the funding will be used for: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/11/15/media-press-releases-media-advisory-strickland-aarp-host-live-tele-town-hall-caring-caregivers/ | **MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland, AARP to Host Live Tele-Town Hall on Caring for Caregivers | 2021-11-15 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— On Tuesday, November 16th at 10:30 AM PT/1:30 PM ET, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and AARP will hold a live tele-town hall. The town hall will focus on what resources are available now and how we must better support caregivers and families, especially as the House considers the Build Back Better Act. In addition to securing policies like the Child Tax Credit, Strickland has consistently advocated for investments in caregiving infrastructure, co-authoring an op-ed in the Seattle Times on the topic. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland serves as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and is the only African-American woman who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. She is one of the first Korean-American women elected to Congress and the first African-American to represent the Pacific Northwest at the federal level. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-visits-wenatchee-va-clinic-sends-letter-va-secretary-ongoing | Rep. Schrier Visits Wenatchee VA Clinic, Sends Letter to VA Secretary on Ongoing Issues That Compromise Care for Veterans | 2021-11-12 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ISSAQUAH, WA – This week Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) visited the Wenatchee Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) that serves Veterans in six Washington counties. After her visit, Rep. Schrier sent a letter to Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking the VA to investigate ongoing failings at the CBOC. For multiple years, Rep. Schrier and her office have heard from local Veterans that they have struggled to access the care they deserve. One issue is that the new electronic records system used at the CBOC is difficult to navigate and often crashes for Veterans and staff at the facility. This means that many Veterans are forced to call the facility for assistance. And the calls often go unanswered. This has led to lessened morale and burnout for staff, and Veterans unable to receive the care they need. In her letter the Congresswoman said, "I visited the Wenatchee CBOC and spoke with staff there about these issues. I truly believe the doctors and nurses in Wenatchee are doing the best they can under challenging circumstances to care for Veterans, but their jobs have been made exponentially more difficult by the failed rollout of the Cerner health records system in the last year. One doctor told me that she is only able to see half the number of patients she used to. She attributes this to inefficiencies and technology breakdowns of the Cerner electronic health record. While in Wenatchee I was assured that VA leadership in Spokane is working to improve the phone system. That was good to hear, but because this has been such a long-standing problem, I will remain skeptical until I begin hearing from Veterans in my District that their experiences are improving." A sample of complaints Rep. Schrier's office has heard are: "We cannot reach our clinic and the phone line never goes through." – Mark, Vietnam Era Veteran "I waited 20 months for a colonoscopy referral." – Vic, US Army Veteran "I've waited four months for my glasses." – Michael, Vietnam Era Veteran "I have personally dialed th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/11/10/media-press-releases-vice-chair-strickland-addresses-discrimination-federal-rail-contracting-video/ | Vice Chair Strickland Addresses Discrimination in Federal Rail Contracting (VIDEO) | 2021-11-10 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, questioned witnesses at a hearing on discrimination in federal passenger rail contracting. Strickland’s questions reinforced the need for equity and focused on witnesses’ experiences with racial and gender discrimination, and incidents of intimidation by business owners in the rail contracting space. (Watch Strickland’s remarks at this link, and the full hearing at this link.) “I am proud to co-lead efforts with Chairman Payne to expedite the implementation of a disparity study through the Federal Railroad Administration. There is ample evidence of racial and gender discrimination in the rail industry — through the stories and experiences spoken of today, and through the number of other minority business owners who have been denied contracts, opportunities, and fair consideration,” said Congresswoman Strickland. “Despite efforts to address this discrimination, clearly more needs to be done and hearing about this discrimination directly from business owners in this forum is a key step.” Upon being asked by Strickland about the toll it takes on a contractor or business owner to respond to this discrimination, witness Ken Canty, President and CEO of Janus Materials, replied, “We’re all people and the toll it takes on a person is indescribable. It’s indescribable. It’s the worst and I wouldn’t wish this on anybody…The toll it has on your family, the toll it has then on your ability to provide for your family, your ability to provide for your employees – is huge. There is a net ripple effect of bills that literally just can’t get paid.” The hearing was held in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. Witnesses included Mr. Ken Canty, President and CEO, Janus Materials; Mr. Melvin Clark, Chairman and CEO, GW Peoples Contracting Company; Ms. Vic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/11/09/media-press-releases-strickland-congressional-coalition-adoption-institute-hold-roundtable/ | Strickland, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Hold Roundtable on Supporting Foster Youth (VIDEO) | 2021-11-09 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Olympia, WA– Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) held a virtual roundtable discussion with State Senator T’wina Nobles (28th LD) and Amara, a Pacific Northwest based nonprofit that serves children in foster care, their families, and adoptees. The roundtable discussion focused on the impacts of the opioid crisis on the U.S. foster care system, and explored how Strickland’s bipartisan FOSTER Act, along with state and local efforts, can better support foster youth. (Watch the roundtable at this link.) “Too often, children are the silent victims of the opioid crisis. Opioid use among parents can push children into an overloaded foster care system without sufficient resources. With the FOSTER Act, we are calling on Congress to support foster children and caregivers affected by the opioid crisis,” said Congresswoman Strickland. “Supporting foster youth takes our entire community. I thank the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, Senator T’wina Nobles, and Amara for their advocacy and partnership in making sure foster youth and families have the resources they deserve.” Strickland, a member of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth and the Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus, recently introducedH.R. 5469, the Furthering Opioid Services, Training, and Education Resources (FOSTER) Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide support, training, and resources to foster children and caregivers affected by the opioid crisis. It would also amend the 21st Century Cures Act to provide grants to states and localities providing child protective services to train staff and caregivers about the impact of opioid addiction on children under their care. “We know children who experience foster care face higher risks of poverty, homelessness, incarceration, early parenthood and substance use disorders after exiting the foster care system. As someone who went through this system, I know how important it is to receive intervention and support. It is our… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/11/06/media-press-releases-strickland-votes-bipartisan-infrastructure-package-create-jobs-support-workers/ | Strickland Votes for Bipartisan Infrastructure Package to Create Jobs, Support Workers & Families | 2021-11-06 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, DC– Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “I will always vote for tangible benefits and good-paying jobs for the people of the South Sound, ” said Strickland. “These transformational and long overdue investments will address climate change and encourage transit-oriented development, with funding for broadband, clean water, mass transit, repairing crumbling roads and bridges, and more. I now look forward to helping people meet their basic needs with the Build Back Better Act, and empowering millions of women and families by investing in caregiving, affordable housing and healthcare. It’s how we power an inclusive economy that works for all of us.” This bipartisan legislation includes $550 billion in new federal investment in our nation’s infrastructure, and a 5-year reauthorization of the Surface Transportation programs which were set to expire on October 31, 2021. The infrastructure funded by this bill includes roads, bridges, transit, passenger and freight rail, electric vehicle charging stations, electric school buses, reconnecting communities harmed by previous highway projects, airports, ports, clean drinking water, including to replace lead service lines and PFAS, wastewater, energy, environmental remediation, and high-speed internet. In addition to promoting economic growth, this package is a critical step to combat climate change, increase resilience, and advance environmental justice. Specifically, this legislation will make investments across Washington state to address: Healthy, sustainable mass transit options. Washington would expect to receive $1.79 billion over five years to improve public transportation options across the state. High-speed internet. 8.5% of Washingtonians live in areas where… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-statement-passage-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-and-build-back | Rep. Smith Statement on the Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Build Back Better Act Rule | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | November 5, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) issued the following statement after he voted to pass H. Res. 774, the rule that will allow for the final passage of H.R. 5376 the Build Back Better Act, as well as H.R. 3684 the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, otherwise known as the bipartisan infrastructure deal or BIF. "It is no secret that our infrastructure is crumblingacross the country- from roads, railways, and bridges to public transit and ports -andour communities desperately need investmentso that our economy can continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. "I support both the Build Back Better Act and the infrastructure bill and agreed with Democratic Leadership and the President that these bills should move together, as we indicated early on in this process. Linking these bills was important to help ensure that Congress could fulfill as much of President Biden's Build Back Better agenda as possible. After months of difficult negotiations, extensive progress has been made and the Build Back Better Act is on a path to advancing. "In just the last few weeks, we have seen legislative text and reached agreement on the vast majority of the Build Back Better Act. I commend the leadership of Chair Jayapal and the Congressional Progressive Caucus in helping us get to this point. Based on this substantive progress, and because of the assurances that our colleagues provided us about their firm support for the Build Back Better Act, today I felt comfortable sending the bipartisan infrastructure legislation to President Biden's desk. "The bipartisan infrastructure bill doesn't just make vitally needed investment in our transportation system. It provides historic funding for clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, reliable high-speed broadband, and our electric grid. I appreciate the leadership of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair DeFazio and wish this legislation incorporated more of his Committee's perspectives, especially as it relate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2990 | Congress Passes Transformational Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, the House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) with the support of Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01). This bipartisan legislation makes critical investments in infrastructure across the country to address deteriorating roads and bridges, achieve universal broadband, modernize public transit, and tackle climate change. “Addressing our nation’s crumbling infrastructure and helping create good-paying union jobs is a top priority for Democrats and President Biden as we continue to recover from the pandemic and look towards the next 50 years,” said DelBene. “The bipartisan infrastructure bill is the largest investment in our infrastructure in U.S. history and a win for the American people. It will transform our communities, making them more equitable and better prepared to fight the climate crisis. This is a big step forward for the President’s Build Back Better agenda to provide a strong future for our families, communities, and our country.” The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk and is expected to be signed into law. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2558 | Larsen: Bold Investment in Nation’s Infrastructure Creates Jobs, Builds Greener Transportation Network | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, bipartisan legislation that makes bold, long-term investments in the nation’s infrastructure to create well-paying jobs, keep the economy moving and fight climate change. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed the House of Representatives by a final vote of 228 to 206 and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “This is the bold, long-term investment in infrastructure the nation needs to create more jobs, drive economic recovery and growth, and build a cleaner and greener transportation network,” said Larsen, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “Now is the time to focus on advancing the Build Back Better plan to empower working families, invest in quality, accessible child care, create more well-paying clean energy jobs, build more affordable housing and lower prescription drug costs for seniors.” Washington state alone needs more than $222 billion in infrastructure investments, according to the Association of Washington Business. Washington state is expected to receive the following infrastructure investments via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five years, per White House estimates: · $4.7 billion for highways · $1.79 billion to improve public transportation options · $882 million to improve water infrastructure and ensure clean, safe drinking water · $605 million for bridge replacement and repairs · $385 million for airport infrastructure · At least $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state to at least 241,000 Washingtonians · $71 million to support the expansion of an electrical vehicle (EV) charging network · $39 million to protect against wildfires · $18 million to protect against cyberattacks The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act addresses many of Larsen’s local infrastructure priorities, including: Cleaner and Greener Buses Local transit agencies like Everett Transit and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-votes-pass-historic-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill-including | Rep. Schrier Votes to Pass Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Including Legacy Roads and Trails Legislation | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) voted to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will provide critical infrastructure investments throughout Washington state and the nation. The bill also includes Rep. Schrier's Legacy Roads and Trails Act and her priorities to curb wildfires, repair crumbling infrastructure, and generate hydropower all while protecting our wildlife and waterways. "Whether it's rush-hour traffic congestion, difficulty getting local goods to port, or trouble connecting rural areas both physically and virtually, we've all noticed the need for infrastructure improvements in our everyday lives," said Rep. Schrier. "That's why I'm proud to pass this historic bipartisan infrastructure and jobs bill, and secure funding for very necessary investments in communities throughout Washington and the country. As we recover from the coronavirus pandemic, this bill will help create jobs in the 8th district and strengthen our economy by investing in resilient 21st century infrastructure." The Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act further helps Washingtonians by including one of Rep. Schrier's bills and provisions two other bills she has led, specifically: The Legacy Roads and Trails Act, which leverages public and private funding to address our national backlog of deteriorating infrastructure, while protecting American rivers and streams, endangered fish, and community water systems The National Prescribed Fire Act of 2021, which makes forests healthier, more resilient, and more resistant to catastrophic wildfires by increasing the pace and scale of prescribed burns, training firefighters in the use of prescribed fire, and streamlining smoke regulations in winter months to allow for more extensive wildfire prevention. Twenty-First Century Dams Act, which would enhance the safety, grid resilience benefits and power generating capacity of America's dams and provide historic funding to remove dams that are no longer necessary. In addition, the bipartisan Infra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/11/05/media-press-releases-media-advisory-strickland-congressional-coalition-adoption-institute-host/ | **MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute to Host Roundtable on Supporting Foster Youth | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.— On Monday, November 8th at 4:00 PM PT, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) will hold a virtual roundtable discussion with State Senator T’wina Nobles (28th LD) and Amara, a Pacific Northwest based nonprofit that serves children in foster care, their families, and adoptees. The discussion will focus on the impacts of the opioid crisis on the U.S. foster care system and how we can better support foster youth. Strickland, a member of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth and the Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus, recently introduced the FOSTER Act, bipartisan legislation to provide support, training, and resources to foster children and caregivers affected by the opioid crisis. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland serves as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and is the only African-American woman who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. She is one of the first Korean-American women elected to Congress and the first African-American to represent the Pacific Northwest at the federal level. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-seeks-answers-supply-chain-disruption-during-agriculture-hearing | Rep. Schrier Seeks Answers on Supply Chain Disruption During Agriculture Hearing | 2021-11-03 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) participated in a House Agriculture Committee hearing centering on the immediate challenges to Washington state and the nation's food supply chain. During the hearing, Rep. Schrier called attention to the effects of supply chain disruption and dysfunction in the 8th District. You can view those remarks here. "Supply chain dysfunction made worse by the pandemic was first brought to my attention by hay growers in Ellensburg, Washington in my district in 2020. Since then, I have been in frequent communication with growers and exporters around the 8th District, about the issues they are facing," said Rep. Schrier. "For more than a year, they have shared with me how pandemic conditions and the behavior of foreign-owned shipping carriers are hurting their industries, threatening export markets and relationships they have developed over decades." During her line of questioning, Rep. Schrier sought answers on the role that the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) can play to alleviate the backlog at Washington's ports. Recently, Rep. Schrier met with the White House Port EnvoyJohn Porcari, to address ongoing supply chain disruptions and the need to address gaps in the FMC's regulatory abilities. Rep. Schrier also mentioned that her office has heard from schools, parents and local officials in the last few weeks about insufficient food stocks at schools and the inconsistent supply of school lunch products. Rep. Schrier expects to send a letter soon to the U.S. Department of Agriculture about their recent announcement of $3 billion to alleviate supply chain issues and their plans to get that funding to school districts. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2989 | DelBene, Jayapal Demand Public Apology, Report from CBP on January 2020 Iranian-American Detention Incident | 2021-11-02 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) demanded a formal apology from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the January 2020 detention and increased scrutiny of Iranian-Americans at the Peace Arch Border Crossing in Blaine in DelBene’s district. In a letter to Acting CBP Commissioner Troy Miller, the lawmakers also requested the publication of an internal report detailing the incident and public renunciation of the agency’s actions. On January 5, 2020, more than 80 Americans of Iranian descent were held in secondary inspection at length and questioned. Some individuals claimed to have been held for over 10 hours. Those held in secondary inspection included U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and people of all ages including the elderly and children. Individuals had their passports confiscated and they were questioned about their political views and allegiances without explanation. “Men, women and children legally entering or returning to the United States at a designated port of entry should not be arbitrarily held and questioned solely based on their religion, ethnicity, or national origin,” the lawmakers wrote. “In conjunction with the Iranian community, we eagerly await the development and release of a corrective action plan to assure that these events do not recur.” DelBene and Jayapal listed three specific demands to be met before the second anniversary of this incident: A formal apology from CBP regarding the tweet posted on January 5, 2020, which denied that the Iranian-Americans were being subject to increased scrutiny at the Peace Arch Border Crossing in Blaine, WA. The prompt publication of the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties’ report describing what happened at the Peace Arch Border Crossing between January 4-5, 2020. A press conference for CBP to publicly renounce their actions and commit to changes moving forward. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/national-diabetes-awareness-month-rep-schrier-and-diabetes-caucus-introduce | For National Diabetes Awareness Month, Rep. Schrier and Diabetes Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Diabetes Care for Seniors | 2021-11-02 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) along with members of the Diabetes Caucus, introduced the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act that will make it easier for people with diabetes to access training to manage their blood glucose levels and prevent hospitalization. "As someone who has managed my own Type-1 Diabetes for 36 years, I understand that it can be complicated. And if you get it wrong, it can be life-threatening," said Rep. Schrier. "I'm happy to work with the Diabetes Caucus to introduce this bipartisan bill during National Diabetes Awareness Month to remove barriers to self-management training. We know that self-management training helps people with diabetes live healthy lives and stay out of the hospital." The Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act: Eliminates cost-sharing for diabetes self-management training (DSMT) so seniors do not face cost barriers to care Removes the deadline for DSMT, allowing seniors to use all 10 hours of training as they need it Makes it possible to receive Medical Nutrition Therapy services and DSMT together on the same day Expands providers who eligible to refer patients for DSMT services Creates a pilot program to test virtual DSMT "We care about people who are living with diabetes and it is only fair that they have access to the knowledge and resources they need to manage their disease," said Diabetes Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. Tom Reed. "Medicare spends a third of its dollars on treating diabetes. Expanding access to diabetes self-management training is a common sense, bipartisan way to save taxpayer dollars, and most importantly, help people struggling with this condition." "Nearly one-third of all adults in this country have either diabetes or prediabetes," said Rep. Diana DeGette, who co-chairs the Congressional Diabetes Caucus. "Studies have shown that by changing the way they eat and live, many people are able to prevent or delay the development of diabetes. While Medicare provides its bene… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/11/02/media-press-releases-strickland-bonamici-speier-lead-70-members-letter-calling-hhs-reduce-barriers/ | Strickland, Bonamici, Speier Lead 70 Members on Letter Calling on HHS to Reduce Barriers to Birth Control | 2021-11-02 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, member of the Democratic Women’s Caucus and Black Maternal Health Caucus, along with Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Jackie Speier (CA-14) led a letter encouraging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue guidance requiring insurance companies to cover, without cost-sharing, a 12-month supply of birth control. While the Affordable Care Act requires insurance coverage of contraception without cost sharing, insurance companies often limit coverage to a one- or three-cycle supply, imposing barriers to continuous access. Please find the letter text and the full list of 70 signers attachedand below. “Improving access to a longer supply of birth control supports body autonomy, health, and economic freedom for millions and I am proud to champion this effort to do just that. During a global pandemic, a maternal mortality crisis, and as reproductive rights are under attack, the people who are hurt the most by limited access to contraceptives are those who already experience health inequities in the first place —including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other vulnerable communities.” said Congresswoman Strickland. “Access to birth control is essential to reproductive freedom, health, and economic stability,” said Congresswoman Bonamici. “We must make birth control as easy to access as possible, especially at a time when reproductive rights are under attack and health care has been disrupted. Making a 12-month supply of contraceptives available and affordable will reduce barriers and increase autonomy for millions.” The letter has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, Upstream USA, National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association. “Access to affordable contraception is critical to reproductive freedom and health equity. Everyone, no matter their insurance provider or income, should be ab… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2554 | Washington Congressional Delegation: Seattle is Ready to Host 2026 FIFA World Cup | 2021-10-31 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | SEATTLE, WA – Today, Washington state’s congressional delegation, led by Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02), co-chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), whose district includes Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Sounders, and Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, called on FIFA leadership and tournament organizers to consider Seattle as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “As members of Washington state’s congressional delegation, we are excited to share what makes our state special. We look forward to working with FIFA, as well as our state and local partners, to host the world in 2026,” the lawmakers wrote in a letter addressed to leaders from FIFA, CONCACAF and the U.S. Soccer Federation. Representatives Adam Smith (WA-09), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined Larsen and Jayapal’s letter to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Washington. Please read the letter below and attached. Colin Smith Chief Competitions & Events Officer, Fédération Internationale de Football Association FIFA Strasse 20 P.O. Box 8044 Zurich, Switzerland Victor Montagliani President, Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football 161 NW 6th Street Suite 1100 Miami, FL 33136 Cindy Parlow Cone President, U.S. Soccer Federation 1801 South Prairie Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 Dear Mr. Smith, Mr. Montagliani and Ms. Parlow Cone: We encourage you to consider Seattle as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As members of the Washington state congressional delegation, we know Seattle would be an excellent host city and we welcome the opportunity to share with the world all that makes Washington special. The Pacific Northwest represents the future of soccer in North America. Puget Sound is home to the third-most attended National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team, Tacoma’s OL Reign, and the second-most attended Major Lea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-applauds-2753-million-american-rescue-plan-grant-sound-transit | Rep. Smith Applauds $275.3 Million American Rescue Plan Grant to Sound Transit | 2021-10-29 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | October 29, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration is awarding $275.3 million of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to Sound Transit, which serves riders in the Central Puget Sound in Washington. "Public transportation plays a crucial role in American life, and Washingtonians across King County and the Puget Sound rely on our local transit system to be safe and reliable. As our communities continue to rebound from the pandemic, it is more important than ever that people can get where they need to go. The funding provided by President Biden's American Rescue Plan will protect employees from potential layoffs and help Sound Transit continue to expand its services. This funding could not come at a more important time as the region works to aggressively expand public transit and decarbonize the transportation sector - and this is only the beginning. The President's bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Build Back Better Act that we are advancing through Congress will provide even more investments in our public transit systems and a cleaner transportation future. I was proud to vote for the American Rescue Plan and to see the real impacts this law will have in the 9th District." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/10/27/media-press-releases-strickland-lamb-blumenthal-payne-jr-introduce-legislation-restore-amtrak/ | Strickland, Lamb, Blumenthal, Payne, Jr. Introduce Legislation to Restore Amtrak Riders’ Legal Rights and Protections | 2021-10-27 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, DC– Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, joined Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) and Subcommittee Chair Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) in introducing the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate. This bicameral legislation would prohibit Amtrak from requiring forced arbitration agreements from customers, restoring passengers’ legal right to seek justice and accountability for their claims in the courts. (Read the bill text here.) “Rail travel can reduce emissions, connect underserved communities, and bolster our economy, but these benefits should not come at the cost of passenger rights. When tragedy strikes, passengers deserve their day in court. I’m proud to join Representative Lamb, Representative Payne, Jr. and Senator Blumenthal in introducing legislation to restore the legal rights and protections of Amtrak riders and their families,” said Strickland, Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. “Requiring forced arbitration agreements unfairly limits consumer rights and protections,” said Lamb, a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. “Congress needs to take action to restore the legal rights of Amtrak passengers and their families.” “This bill will restore vital legal rights to the travelers who are injured on Amtrak trains and seek just redress,” said Blumenthal. “Amtrak’s current forced arbitration and class action ban policies are unjust and unfair. Riders are often unaware they’ve signed away their legal rights with the purchase of a ticket until the worst happens, like so many passengers impacted by the Montana crash discovered first hand. Legal accountability will be a powerful incentive to safer Amtrak practices.” “This bill would ensure customers can pursue legal remedies in court and give them more options to resolve problems they experie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-votes-pass-family-violence-prevention-and-services-improvement-act | Rep. Smith Votes to Pass Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021 | 2021-10-26 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | October 26, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) voted to pass H.R. 2119, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2021, which would expand and reauthorize programs under the Family Violence and Prevention Services Act. These programs provide grant funding and technical assistance for critical prevention and protection services for survivors of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. "Today I was proud to vote to pass the Family Violence and Services Improvement Act - legislation that I co-sponsored - to grant coalitions and community-based organizations across our country with funding to provide protection and prevention services to survivors of family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence. This bill would fund critical services such as emergency shelters, crisis counseling, safety planning, legal assistance in seeking protection orders, assistance recovering from financial abuse, and housing assistance. "The updates in this bill are critical to ensuring programs can provide better services for survivors who have been historically marginalized and underserved. With an increased funding authorization, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is directed to award grants to organizations in underserved communities and to community-based organizations that provide culturally appropriate services to racial and ethnic minority groups. "Family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence are tragic phenomenon experienced by millions of individuals and families across the country. I am a proud co-sponsor of this bill, which will help incredible organizations in King County and across the United States that work to provide life-saving services. Together, we can work to end this violence in our homes and our communities and to protect our children and families who need the most support." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2552 | Larsen: The Time is Right to Make Bold Investments in Child Care, Jobs, Affordable Housing, Lower Drug Prices | 2021-10-25 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Thanks to your efforts to get vaccinated and comply with necessary, science-based public health directives, Northwest Washington is defeating the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has not yet been defeated; the economy is recovering, but it has not yet recovered. To ensure all Americans can benefit from economic recovery, the time is right for bold, long-term investments that will put Washingtonians to work, empower working families, ensure seniors can afford prescription drugs and build more affordable housing. As the White House and Congressional leadership continue to negotiate, I am working with House Democrats to pass legislation that will make prudent investments in the residents and communities I represent and drive economic growth long after the pandemic has been defeated. My priorities include: Quality, Affordable Child Care Making it easier to pay for child care means supporting parents who want to go back to work. The bill further supports families by providing twelve weeks of paid family and medical leave for all workers. Together, these investments will help American families, reducing poverty and hunger in our communities and across the nation. Earlier this year, I gathered virtually with child care providers and stakeholders from across Washington’s Second District. Attendees from organizations like Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County and San Juan Head Start told me quality, affordable child care was getting further and further out of reach for working families – a persistent issue exacerbated by the pandemic. Earlier this year, the American Rescue Plan included an historic expansion of the Child Tax Credit, thanks to the efforts of leaders like Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), but Congress must go a step further. I support extending the expanded Child Tax Credit through 2025 (if you need help claiming the tax credit, please contact my office at 425-252-3188) and other provisions that create more child care opportunities. More Well-Paying Jobs My recent roundtable with local aerospace companies an… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/10/25/media-press-releases-strickland-amendment-strengthen-workplace-equity-women-mothers-passes-house/ | Strickland Amendment to Strengthen Workplace Equity for Women & Mothers Passes House (VIDEO) | 2021-10-25 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, DC– Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus and a Leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement after the House passed her amendment to H.R.3110, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, legislation which protects workers by expanding access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace. Representative Strickland’s amendment strengthens the bill by directing the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on racial disparities in access to pump breastmilk in the workplace, and requires the GAO to report recommendations to Congress to address those disparities. (Watch Strickland’s remarks here, and read Strickland’s amendment text here.) Strickland speaks in support of her amendment to H.R.3110 to support workplace equity for women and mothers. “Women, and especially women of color, face far too many barriers when they return from maternity leave and re-enter the workforce. Breastfeeding accommodations should not be one of them. My amendment to H.R. 3110, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, ensures that as Congress expands access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace, we do so equitably. We must ensure that women and mothers from all backgrounds have the support they deserve in the workplace,” said Strickland. Congresswoman Strickland’s full remarks are transcribed below. There are several contributing factors to why nursing mothers may choose not to breastfeed and pump milk when returning to work. They include inflexible work schedules that make nursing and pumping breast milk regularly difficult; the lack of accommodations to pump and store milk; and concerns regarding support from supervisors and colleagues to pump milk. In addition to these factors, women of color and low-income women often experience the need to return to work shortly after giving birth, in many cases earlier than 12 weeks, and face additional barriers such as racial discrimination and bias. That is why I am proud to offer my amendment to H.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2551 | Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on “Three Years After Lion Air 610: FAA Implementation of the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety and Accountability Act” | 2021-10-21 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, released the below statement during the Aviation Subcommittee hearing examining ongoing work within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement provisions of the bipartisan Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act. More information about Thursday's hearing, including witnesses and testimony, can be found here. For a recording of Chair Larsen’s opening remarks, click here. For a recording of Chair Larsen questioning FAA Administrator Steve Dickson, click here. Remarks as prepared for delivery. “Good morning and welcome to today’s Aviation Subcommittee hearing titled “Three Years After Lion Air 610: FAA Implementation of the 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act.” “Nearly three years ago, on October 29, 2018, Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the Java Sea. “Less than six months later, on March 10, 2019, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed near Addis Ababa. “These two tragedies ended the lives of 346 people. “Victims included parents, children, teachers, friends and humanitarians who deserved to arrive safely at their destinations, but never did. “For nearly two years, victims’ families tirelessly lent their support to necessary reforms to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) certification process to reduce the likelihood other families would experience such devastating loss. “I want to acknowledge and thank the victims’ families for your presence and your tireless advocacy. “You and your loved ones remain at the forefront as this Committee oversees implementation of aircraft certification reform. “I also want to acknowledge the hardworking women and men who go to work each day at the Boeing plant in Everett and are proud of the product they design, assemble and build. “They are distraught this same product contributed to the deaths of so many and the grief of so many others. “This hearing and this legislation are not about just one aircraft. “They are about maki… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schriers-bill-clean-damaged-forest-lands-passed-unanimously-out-committee | Rep. Schrier’s Bill to Clean-Up Damaged Forest Lands Passed Unanimously Out of Committee | 2021-10-21 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Agriculture unanimously passed Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08)'s bipartisan bill to fund the remediation and restoration of damaged public lands. The National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act was introduced earlier this year with Representatives Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA). This bill would allow the Forest Service to collect and keep the interest earned on settlement funds in order to supplement restoration efforts. The bill now awaits consideration for a vote on the House floor. Rep. Schrier's remarks on her bill can be found here. "This is a commonsense, bipartisan bill that would allow the Forest Service to collect and keep the interest earned on settlement funds, much like other Federal agencies can," said Rep. Schrier, during her remarks. "The Forest Service provides many important environmental services in Washington state, including mitigating wildfires and improving forest health. This is especially critical in places like Chelan County in my district, where over 80% of the land is owned by the Forest Service. My bill will ensure that we hold bad actors accountable for negligent behavior in a manner that provides the Forest Service with sufficient resources to protect our treasured public lands." "I was glad that the Agriculture Committee passed this bill unanimously out of Committee today. It allows the U.S. Forest Service to use the additional interest they gather on accounts to continue restoration work. The Department of the Interior already has this authority, and it is time that this is extended to the Forest Service. As the 2021 fire season draws to a close, we unfortunately have millions of acres that will need to be restored. I look forward to continuing to work with Rep. Schrier to ensure that the Forest Service has the authorities and tools they need to properly manage our forests," added Rep. LaMalfa, Ranking Member of the Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/10/21/media-press-releases-strickland-introduces-legislation-end-veteran-homelessness-video/ | Strickland Introduces Legislation to End Veteran Homelessness (VIDEO) | 2021-10-21 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, DC– Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), led the introduction of H.R. 5470, the Housing Opportunities to Mitigate Expenses for Services (HOMES) for our Veterans Act. This legislation will reduce barriers and make it easier for organizations who provide homes and services to veterans experiencing homelessness to access federal capital grants. Strickland’s legislation is cosponsored by Reps. Tim Ryan (OH-13), Dina Titus (NV-01), and Derek Kilmer (WA-06). The legislation is supported by the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH), the National Coalition of Homeless Veterans (NCHV), and the Lacey Veterans Services Hub. (The bill text can be found here. Watch Congresswoman Strickland’s testimony on the bill before the House Veterans Affairs Committee here.) “As the South Sound experiences both a housing shortage and a pandemic, it remains difficult for military veterans to find safe, secure and affordable housing. So many organizations working to end veteran homelessness rely on federal funding, but burdensome and costly red tape can limit their efforts. I am proud to lead the HOMES for our Veterans Act, which empowers service providers to give veterans experiencing homelessness the support they deserve to get back on their feet. We owe it to our veterans to give them the best possible chance to thrive, and that is exactly what this legislation will do.” said Rep. Strickland. “The Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program is a vital component of VA’s evidence-based continuum of services to help Veterans experiencing homelessness achieve residential stability, optimum wellness, improved financial health, and greater self-determination,” said Monica Diaz, Executive Director of the Veterans Health Administration Homeless Programs Office. “The changes proposed to the GPD Program in the ‘HOMES for our Veterans Act of 2021’ will help advance VA’s goal of accelerating progress in reducing homelessness among Veterans by removing a key barrier to developing VA-funded transitional housing facilities, putti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/10/20/media-press-releases-strickland-calls-immediate-action-solve-housing-crisis-house-floor-video/ | Strickland Calls for Immediate Action to Solve the Housing Crisis on House Floor (VIDEO) | 2021-10-20 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, DC–Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after delivering remarks on the House floor today urging Congress to address the housing crisis our nation is facing and support safe, affordable, and secure housing for Washingtonians and all Americans. For every household that moved to the South Sound between 2010 and 2017, there were 0.64 housing units produced in Pierce County, 0.76 in Thurston County, and 0.62 in Mason County according to a 2020 Up For Growth report – meaning that for over seven years, as population increased, the demand for housing far outpaced supply. (Watch Strickland’s remarks here.) “Being securely housed is a fundamental human right, but because demand is outpacing supply and costs are rising, this right is out of reach for far too many families living in the South Sound and across our nation. The cost of inaction in Washington’s fastest growing region is too great, especially when the tools we need are at our disposal. Now is our opportunity to Build Back Better and to do it inclusively for South Sound residents and all Americans. I’ll continue to fight for legislation like the Build More Housing Near Transit Act, the bipartisan infrastructure package and the Build Back Better Act to meet these challenges head on,” said Strickland. Congresswoman Strickland’s full remarks are transcribed below. All Americans, regardless of age, zip code or income, deserve to live in a safe, clean and stable home they can afford–this is exactly what a healthy, just, and secure community relies on. It ensures that people are able to meet their basic needs. When over 145,000 Social Security beneficiaries in my district, the 10th Congressional District of Washington State – representing nearly 21% percent of the population – only have $100 to $200 to spare for groceries, utilities and other basic expenses after paying their rent or mortgage, we know that prosperity is not being shared equally nor equitably. When our servicemembers at Joint Base Lewis McChord simply… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2984 | Representatives DelBene, Schrier, Newhouse, and Senator Murray Lead Bipartisan Call for Expanded Agricultural Assistance to Washington and Oregon Farmers | 2021-10-19 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), and Dan Newhouse (WA-04), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter calling on U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take all statutory eligibilities into account when distributing the $10 billion in aid to agricultural producers hit hard by extreme heat, drought, and wildfires this summer. The $10 billion in agricultural aid was included in the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, which was passed and became law in September. "Congress provided $10 billion to cover qualifying losses experienced by agricultural producers as part of H.R.5305, the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) works to swiftly implement the program, we write to urge you to utilize the full eligibilities provided in the statute to assist producers in our states hit hard by extreme heat, drought, wildfires, smoke exposure, and related crop quality losses," the lawmakers wrote. "Additionally, we request that USDA offer guidance as soon as practicable on what types of documentation will be needed for farmers so that they can be ready and able to access this assistance." In July of this year, many of the lawmakers writing to Secretary Vilsack urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to open relief programs up to more producers that have lost crops and livestock to the droughts, extreme heat, and wildfires across the Pacific Northwest this summer. As part of the agricultural assistance included in the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, the lawmakers were able to secure that increased flexibility on who is eligible for the relief funds, so that agricultural producers who suffered heat-related crop, livestock, or shellfish losses and were not previously eligible could receive relief funds. "A number of us wrote to you in July regarding the extreme hea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-meets-biden-port-envoy-about-supply-chain-disruptions-impacting | Rep. Schrier Meets with Biden Port Envoy About Supply Chain Disruptions Impacting Exporters, WA Agriculture Economy | 2021-10-19 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Last week Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) met with the Biden Administration's Port Envoy John Porcari about ongoing supply chain disruptions. Rep. Schrier has been pushing for action on this complicated issue since earlier this year, when exporters in the 8th District brought their concerns to her. "A lot of the recent conversation about the supply chain has been about the backup of ships and goods at ports around the country, and a supply and demand mismatch. I wanted to make it clear to Port Envoy Porcari that the backup at ports is only one part of this problem," said Rep. Schrier. "In Washington state, exporters can't get their goods onto ships headed back across the Pacific. They often don't know when a ship will be in port, making it difficult to get their products to the carrier in time. They are forced to pay additional fees when their products, often perishable, have to wait at the port to be loaded onto a ship. And shipping carriers are opting to return empty containers to China because they profit most from fast turnaround, not shipping U.S. exports. That is unacceptable and threatens our state's economy." During the meeting, Rep. Schrier offered her support for any measure that would help the agricultural exporters in her district and invited Envoy Porcari to the 8th District to meet with exporters and hear their experiences firsthand. Rep. Schrier and Envoy Porcari also discussed the need to address gaps in the Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) regulatory abilities. "There is no single silver bullet solution for this complex issue, but I am encouraged that the Biden Administration and Envoy Porcari do understand all of the issues at play here. I will continue to advocate for my constituents and stand ready to help with legislation if that is needed." Rep. Schrier is a cosponsor of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, a bipartisan bill that is the first major update of federal regulations for the ocean shipping industry since 1988. The legislation would establish reciprocal tr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/smith-statement-passing-colin-powell | Smith Statement on the Passing of Colin Powell | 2021-10-18 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SEATTLE, WA - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on the passing of Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and National Security Advisor. "Today we mourn the loss of a committed public servant in Colin Powell. Secretary Powell served multiple presidents both in and out of uniform as Secretary of State, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and National Security Advisor — and as the first Black person to serve in these three critical roles. But the central theme of Colin Powell's impressive career and life was service ultimately to the United States. The son of Jamaican immigrants, a proud product of New York City public schools, and a Vietnam War veteran, Powell witnessed history even as he made it. Our thoughts today are with his loved ones and all who may walk the trails he blazed." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2979 | DelBene, Champion for Safely Reopening Northern Border, Welcomes Biden Administration’s Announcement | 2021-10-13 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the announcement that the Biden administration will allow fully vaccinated Canadians to enter the United States by land and water travel starting in November: “For nineteen long months, our border communities have lived in a state of hardship and frustration, waiting month-to-month for news that the northern border would reopen and they could begin to move past this crisis. In that time, families have moved elsewhere, businesses have closed, and some communities are unrecognizable from where they started during this crisis. “Our border communities can finally see the light at the end of this long, dark tunnel with the Biden administration’s announcement that fully vaccinated Canadians will be able to travel to the United States by land and sea just as they’ve been able to do by plane. The administration’s policy now follows the science. “This is just the start of the next chapter. For many border communities, especially Point Roberts, they will need additional support and resources to build back better and I will continue to champion their voices in Congress.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2550 | Larsen Statement on Short-Term Increase in the Debt Limit | 2021-10-12 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement after supporting a short-term increase in the debt limit. The short-term increase passed the House by a final vote of 219 to 206. “Addressing the debt limit is not about future spending. It is about meeting obligations the federal government has already made,” said Larsen. “Today, I supported a short-term increase in the debt limit to meet those obligations and keep economic recovery on track while Congress works to advance priorities that create jobs, drive long-term economic growth and deliver the critical resources needed to fight climate change. I also support Rep. Bill Foster's legislation to get rid of the debt ceiling and end the unnecessary brinksmanship that puts the full faith and credit of the United States at risk while having no impact on reducing spending.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-sends-letter-biden-admin-port-envoy-about-8th-district-agriculture | Rep. Schrier Sends Letter to Biden Admin Port Envoy About 8th District Agriculture Supply Chain Disruptions | 2021-10-12 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently sent a letter to the White House's Port Envoy John Porcari inviting him to visit the 8th District and offer her assistance as the White House "untangle(s) the pandemic-related knots in our global supply chain." In her letter, the Congresswoman said "For more than a year, these exporters have shared with me how pandemic conditions and the behavior of shipping carriers are impacting their industries, threatening export markets and relationships developed over decades. They often don't know when a ship will be in port, making it difficult to get their products to the carrier in time. They are forced to pay additional fees when their products, often perishable, have to wait at the port to be loaded onto a ship. And shipping carriers are opting to return as many empty boxes to China as possible for fast turnaround, rather than accepting U.S. exports. This rejection threatens to upend our nation's agricultural industry for years to come." Rep. Schrier cited USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack's recent announcement of $500 million made available for relief from global market disruptions as "a positive step forward." She went on to ask for an update on actions Port Envoy Porcari is taking to prevent foreign shippers from charging American exporters exorbitant fees and prevent further consolidation in the shipping industry. Rep. Schrier finished the letter with an invitation for Port Envoy Porcari to visit the 8th District to meet growers and exporters and allow them to share their experiences with the Port Envoy. Earlier this year, Rep. Schrier held a meeting with Federal Maritime Commissioners to detail the issues 8th District exporters are having related to getting their goods to foreign markets. She also sent a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) with concerns that foreign shipping companies are prioritizing foreign goods to U.S. agriculture products. In that letter she offered Congressional action if it would help the FMC take action in defense of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2973 | Legislation to Streamline Care and Reform Health Insurance for Seniors Reaches Bipartisan House Majority | 2021-10-08 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Ami Bera (CA-07), and Larry Bucshon (IN-08) secured the support of a bipartisan majority for the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173) with 227 cosponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation would improve care for seniors by streamlining and standardizing the way Medicare Advantage (MA) plans use prior authorization and increasing oversight and transparency. Health insurers, including many MA plans, require providers to obtain prior authorization for certain medical treatments or tests before they can provide care to their patients. Prior authorization can play a role in ensuring patients receive clinically appropriate treatments and help control the cost of care. However, when overused, prior authorization can result in administrative burdens for providers, taking precious time away from patient care and delaying needed medical intervention. “Paperwork should never get in the way of seniors accessing timely, critical care. Prior authorization is an important tool, but we need to bring it into the 21st century so that our seniors get the medical attention they need when they need it,” said DelBene. “I am pleased that we secured the support of 227 cosponsors, and counting, for commonsense legislation that will reform prior authorization and establish transparency and oversight throughout its process. Physicians and nurses have struggled immensely to meet the demands of the pandemic and are suffering from burnout at rates not seen before. The Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act would make every provider’s day easier when it’s fully implemented.” “Health care needs to be simple, accessible, and timely for our seniors. Too often, seniors are left waiting while bureaucratic prior authorizations are being processed,” said Kelly. “While prior authorizations can serve an important role, they should not stand as a barrier to care. By modernizing the prior authorization process for Medicare Advantage, we can ensure doct… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-urges-president-biden-use-executive-order-make-more-rapid-covid | Rep. Schrier Urges President Biden to Use Executive Order to Make More Rapid COVID Tests Available | 2021-10-08 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ISSAQUAH, WA – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to issue an executive order to streamline the process for approving rapid, at-home COVID tests. So far, the U.S. has approved eight tests, with only three tests currently available for purchase, compared to 36 in the UK and 34 in Germany. Image In her letter, Rep. Schrier said, "While I hope to see even more tests authorized in the coming weeks and months, we need a plan now to bridge the gap until supply can meet demand. The most efficient way to ramp up supply is to provide access to the dozens of tests that have already received approval from an equally rigorous approval process. The European Union has recognized 138 rapid antigen tests that provide accurate results… I urge your Administration to make more tests available in the United States by issuing an executive order providing an expedited approval pathway that recognizes tests already approved in the European Union." Rep. Schrier has been pushing for more than a year to make rapid tests more available on the market. In March, at Rep. Schrier's urging, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) put forward an Emergency Use Authorization Template to help streamline approval of rapid antigen tests. It is this EUA template that allowed the new FlowFlex test to be approved earlier this week. Rep. Schrier continued, "Right now, to test the over 50 million K-12 students in America two times a week, we need over 100 million tests- a week. This means, for a full school year, we need over 4 billion tests. And that does not factor in higher education or take into consideration other congregate settings, employer based testing or private sector use." The news this week of FlowFlex's approval and the Biden Administration's purchase of 180 million more tests will allow more tests to be on the market soon. But there is still work to be done, and that can be done singularly by President Biden, to make more tests available to Americans who want to test themselves… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2974 | DelBene Announces Additional Broadband Funding for Washington Schools and Libraries | 2021-10-07 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that Washington state schools and libraries can apply for additional American Rescue Plan funding to increase broadband services now through October 13. Washington applied for more than $101 million from the Emergency Connectivity Fund during the first application period this summer, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expects to grant up to the full request pending a final review of those applications. Due to high interest in the program and additional funding still available, the FCC opened a second application filing window for Washington state to request additional funds now through October 13. Funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund was made possible by the American Rescue Plan that DelBene helped pass earlier this year. “The amount of interest that the Emergency Connectivity Fund received this summer speaks to the real need to expand broadband across our state especially in rural communities,” said DelBene. “When so much of our lives depend on having a reliable Internet connection, it is critical that we continue to bridge gaps in broadband access. I strongly encourage local schools and libraries to take advantage of this funding to support our students and communities as we build back better.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-joins-prescribed-fire-event-roslyn | Rep. Schrier Joins Prescribed Fire Event in Roslyn | 2021-10-07 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ISSAQUAH, WA – U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined wildland firefighters from around Washington state for a prescribed burn in Roslyn Urban Forest yesterday. Rep. Schrier donned wildland firefighting gear and held a drip torch while helping the prescribed fire crew create "good fire." Rep. Schrier has been pushing in Congress for more funding for prescribed fire, a tool that can be deployed to prevent more catastrophic fires during the fire season. "It was an incredible experience to join firefighters and The Nature Conservancy yesterday for their prescribed burn," said Rep. Schrier. "It's one thing to see photos. But another thing entirely to be in a forest, holding a drip torch, gaining a better understanding of what our firefighters experience and the barriers that too often prevent this important work from being done." Yesterday's Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) was organized by the Washington Prescribed Fire Council. The TREX crew was made up of personnel from the Roslyn Fire Department, Kittitas County Fire District 1, Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue, Kittitas County Fire District 7, Washington Department of Natural Resources, University of Washington/Pacific Wildland Fire Sciences Laboratory, and The Nature Conservancy. These training events increase the ability of fire professionals to mitigate the risk of unplanned summer fires that put nearby communities at risk of catastrophic impacts. These prescribed burns also help local firefighters practice fire management. Rep. Schrier introduced the National Prescribed Fire Act earlier this year that will increase the amount of funding available to groups like TREX to hold prescribed burns during the fire off-season. In 2018, the Forest Service determined that 234 million acres of forest are at a high risk of dangerous wildfires. Yet, controlled burns treated only 3 million acres annually during the last decade. Unfortunately, because vegetation grows continuously, the Forest Service will never be able to address the current hazardo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/10/07/media-press-releases-media-advisory-strickland-kilmer-join-chair-white-house-council-environmental/ | **MEDIA ADVISORY** Strickland & Kilmer to Join Chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality to Highlight Need for Federal Investments in Tribal Communities, Conservation | 2021-10-07 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Olympia, WA– Today, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) will join Brenda Mallory, the Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and leaders from the Nisqually Indian Tribe for a walking tour of the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. The visit will include a discussion on the need for continued federal investments in Tribal communities and conservation efforts, including salmon and fish habitat. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland serves as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and is the only African-American woman who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. She is one of the first Korean-American women elected to Congress and the first African-American to represent the Pacific Northwest at the federal level. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/10/07/media-press-releases-strickland-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-support-foster-youth-affected/ | Strickland Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Foster Youth Affected by the Opioid Crisis | 2021-10-07 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Olympia, WA– Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth and the Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus, led the introduction of H.R. 5469, the Furthering Opioid Services, Training, and Education Resources (FOSTER) Act with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Susan Wild (PA-07). This bipartisan legislation will provide training and resources for foster and kinship caregivers to support children and parents affected by the opioid crisis. The legislation is also cosponsored by Reps. David McKinley (WV-01), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Mike Thompson (CA-05), Don Young (AK-AL), Ann Kuster (NH-02), Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), David Trone (MD-06), Terri A. Sewell (AL-07), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01). (The bill text can be found here.) “Far too often, children are the silent victims of the opioid crisis. Opioid use among parents can push at-risk children into an overloaded foster care system without sufficient resources. By introducing the FOSTER Act, we are calling on Congress to support foster children and caregivers affected by the opioid crisis,”said Rep. Strickland. “As our nation continues to grapple with the opioid epidemic, it is essential that we recognize the impact the epidemic has on children within families touched by problem drug use and addiction,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “Our bipartisan FOSTER Act uses a comprehensive, whole-family approach to address one of our nation’s most pressing issues by providing dedicated resources to children in kinship care who are affected by familial opioid use. I thank Reps. Strickland and Wild for their leadership in introducing this vital legislation that will protect our at-risk children.” “When opioid addiction strikes, entire families feel the impact. As a growing number of children enter foster care due to parental substance use, we must take steps to support all those who play a role in their lives,” said Rep. Wild. “This means providing resources at every level, from funding addiction treat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/10/07/media-press-releases-strickland-kilmer-chair-white-house-council-environmental-quality-highlight/ | Strickland, Kilmer, Chair of White House Council on Environmental Quality Highlight Need for Federal Investments in Tribal Communities, Conservation | 2021-10-07 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Olympia, WA– U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) joined Brenda Mallory, the Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and leaders from the Nisqually Indian Tribe and other Tribal nations for a walking tour of the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge and a discussion on the need for continued federal investments in Tribal communities and conservation efforts. “As Congress makes investments across our nation to Build Back Better, addressing equity for Tribal nations, honoring treaty rights, and conservation must be priorities. Protecting fish and salmon habitat, restoring Puget Sound, and supporting clean water and sustainable infrastructure are all crucially important. I’ll continue working with my colleagues, the Nisqually Tribe and other Tribal partners, CEQ Chair Mallory, the Biden Administration and Congressman Kilmer to support equity for our Tribal nations,” said Congresswoman Strickland. “To address the climate crisis and confront environmental injustice, we must do far more to conserve and restore the lands and waters that sustain us,” said CEQ Chair Mallory. “The President’s Build Back Better Agenda will not only create much-needed jobs from coast to coast, but it will support the kind of work that the Nisqually Indian Tribe is doing to restore the health of the Puget sound ecosystem.” “We know that for far too long, the federal government has failed to uphold its trust and treaty responsibilities to Native American communities,” said Rep. Kilmer. “That’s why I’m grateful that Chair Mallory could come out to our region and hear firsthand about the steps needed to make real progress for tribal communities. Combined with the earlier visit of Secretary Haaland to our neck of the woods earlier this year, the Biden-Harris Administration is showing it’s committed to providing an all-of-government approach to building more resilient communities, protecting our natural environment, and fulfilling the federal government’s trust responsibilities.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2969 | DelBene Welcomes New Approach to U.S.-China Trade Relations | 2021-10-04 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), a member of the House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Biden administration’s new approach to U.S.-China trade relations. “Ambassador Tai outlined the Biden administration’s new approach to the U.S.-China trade relationship today. I am pleased that this new strategy towards China focuses on trade enforcement to ensure China abides by the commitments it has already made and emphasizes restarting trade discussions between our two countries to achieve solutions when possible. It is important that this strategy prioritizes coordination with our allies and trading partners to address China, a stark departure from the previous administration’s go-it-alone, tariff-first approach to trade that hurt our relationships globally and failed to address many of China’s harmful non-market practices. “I also welcome the news that the Biden administration will restart a new tariff exclusion process so American businesses across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, fishing, and technology, can request relief from tariffs where appropriate. This will boost our country’s economy and support good-paying jobs across Washington state. I look forward to working with the Biden administration to ensure that this process is designed and implemented in a manner that is fair, transparent, and most beneficial to American jobs and competitiveness.” DelBene Discusses Tariffs, AI with WA Small Businesses April 2, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Anniversary of Trump’s Tariffs Marked by Higher Prices, Weaker Economy April 1, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases DelBene Statement on Supreme Court Tariff Decision February 20, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases DelBene on Trump Tariff Vote: “Republicans knew all along these tariffs were hurting their constituents” February 11, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases WA Families Spent Over $2,000 More Because of Inflation During Trump’s First Year January 20, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2980 | DelBene, Simpson Lead Bipartisan Push to Halt Post Office Consolidations, Mail Delays | 2021-10-01 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Mike Simpson (ID-02) announced a bipartisan push to halt planned postal facility consolidations across the country that could significantly delay mail delivery. In a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy signed by 40 House lawmakers, DelBene and Simpson called for a pause on any additional postal facility consolidations pending further review. In May 2021, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that 18 postal facilities would resume consolidations this fall. These 18 facilities are among 82 that were slated for consolidation in 2015 before being indefinitely paused. The USPS Inspector General later found that many of these consolidations did not save money, relied on out-of-date data, and would delay mail delivery. Furthermore, in 2016, USPS committed to reviewing the consolidation plan before resuming the process, which has not happened yet. “We are worried that moving forward with facility consolidations during the ongoing public health emergency, which continues to impact staffing availability, would result in further service delays and erosion of public trust in one of our nation’s most important institutions,” the lawmakers wrote. USPS has not provided additional information about when these mail moves would commence and conclude, what impact these consolidations will have on employees at the facilities, or how the timely delivery of mail will be impacted. In addition to a pause on these consolidations, the lawmakers requested more information about how these decisions were reached and the justification for moving forward with them. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2968 | DelBene, Torres, Bonamici, Davids, Lujan, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day | 2021-09-30 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Norma Torres (CA-35), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Sharice Davids (KS-03), along with Senators Ben Ray Luján (NM) and Martin Heinrich (NM), introduced legislation to replace the term Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day in federal law and regulations and to establish Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a public holiday. For many indigenous people, the celebration of Columbus Day is a painful one. Too often, it appears to be a state-sponsored celebration of the history of violence and acts of brutality inflicted upon their communities. Unfortunately, we have failed as a country to recognize that difficult history and honor the roots, traditions, and cultural contributions of our tribal nations and indigenous peoples. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is currently celebrated on the second Monday of October in at least 13 states and more than 100 cities. The lawmakers released the following statements: “My Indigenous Peoples’ Day legislation is an opportunity to honor the true nature of our founding,” said Representative Torres. “This legislation helps our federal government move beyond an outdated practice that perpetuates inaccurate teachings and devalues the history of indigenous people. This holiday should be focused on remembering the hardships that indigenous peoples have endured and honoring our country’s first inhabitants.” “Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an opportunity to commemorate Indigenous peoples' vibrant cultures and significant contributions to our nation, from before we became a union to every corner of our country today—but is also a day to acknowledge the persecution and discrimination that Native peoples have faced for centuries,” said Representative Davids. “As one of the first Native American women ever elected to Congress and a proud member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, I am honored to join my colleagues in calling for the national celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.” “We must reckon with our country’s long, painful history of colonization,” said Congressw… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-seeks-answers-forest-service-chief-during-wildland-fire-hearing | Rep. Schrier Seeks Answers from Forest Service Chief During Wildland Fire Hearing | 2021-09-29 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) participated in an Agriculture Committee hearing focusing on the 2021 wildland fire year and the ongoing threat of wildfire to communities across the nation. During the hearing, Rep. Schrier spoke with Forest Service Chief Randy Moore and invited the Chief to visit her district in Central Washington, where a vast majority of the land is owned by or adjacent to National Forests. Rep. Schrier's remarks can be found here and here. "A recent report from the Washington Department of Natural Resources identified 3 million acres of forest lands in the state in need of restoration," said Rep. Schrier. "I'm proud of the work being done by local fire districts, counties and non-profits to treat these landscapes. They are engaging in controlled burns and mechanical thinning as much as possible, but they face daunting barriers, and of course they need their neighbor, the Forest Service, to do its part." During her line of questions for Chief Moore, Rep. Schrier sought answers on the staffing and capacity issues at the Forest Service which are hindering large-scale forest treatments. Constituents of the 8th Congressional District have notified Rep. Schrier's office that hiring limitations and salary constraints within the agency are stalling desperately needed projects. Chief Moore responded that he is hopeful that increased funding in upcoming legislation will mitigate staffing problems. In her remarks, Rep. Schrier also highlighted that one of the biggest barriers to conducting large-scale forest health treatments in Central Washington is the near total lack of mill infrastructure in the region. Currently, public and private landowners must truck logs over 150 miles away from their business at high costs that dramatically reduce revenue. Opening a mill in Central Washington has the support of local groups and industry leaders, and would create family-wage jobs, support the wood products industry, and reduce housing prices in the area. Chief Moore and Rep. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/09/29/media-press-releases-strickland-calls-transformational-climate-action-house-floor-video/ | Strickland Calls for Transformational Climate Action on House Floor (VIDEO) | 2021-09-29 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, DC– Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after delivering remarks on the House floor today urging Congress to address the climate crisis with historic investments in sustainable infrastructure, citing the damaging impacts of June and August’s unprecedented heat domes on Washington State. With several consecutive days well into the 100s, temperatures in the region soared to record highs, crippling the Pacific Northwest’s infrastructure and environment and costing hundreds of lives. (Watch Strickland’s remarks here.) “As our planet warms and climate change takes hold, these extreme weather events are only becoming more common, costing lives, crippling our infrastructure, and destroying the great state of Washington. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create tens of thousands of jobs and build a brighter, more sustainable future. My state, our country, and our world, depends on it,” said Strickland. Congresswoman Strickland’s full remarks are transcribed below. Americans nationwide have felt the impacts of this year’s extreme weather, from flooding to wildfires to record heat. In Washington state, heat domes in June and August caused hundreds to die of heat exposure, roads and highways to buckle, and shellfish to broil in their streams. The iconic Mount Rainier, one of the snowiest places on earth, was not immune. The unprecedented heat – nearly 40 degrees above the previous recorded high – has had a devastating impact on the mountain. This image shows Mt Rainier during most of the summer, its sides bare, compared to its typical snow cover. For long-time residents of Washington, it is immensely jarring to see Rainier without snow on its peak. In just four days – four days- in late June, the peak of the heat dome, the mountain lost 30% of its total snow cover. The lack of snow has only become more notable as the summer has gone on. Nor is this heat only an ecological issue. Washington’s shellfish industry is among the largest in the nation, contributin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-and-washington-delegation-urge-state-department-action-afghanistan | Rep. Smith and Washington Delegation Urge State Department Action in Afghanistan | 2021-09-28 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, along with the entire Democratic Washington delegation, sent Secretary of State Antony Blinken a letter regarding the effort to evacuate American citizens, U.S. legal permanent residents, other foreign nationals, and Afghans at risk out of Afghanistan. The letter outlines several actions that the Members urge the Department of State to take as they navigate the evacuation process. "Over the last few weeks, our offices have heard from Afghan Americans living in Washington, international non-profit organizations, former service members and other individuals residing in our state working to evacuate families, colleagues, and loved ones from Afghanistan. As the State Department leads evacuation efforts, we urge you to consider the following actions" the Members wrote. The Members call for thirteen concrete steps to help ensure the continued evacuation of individuals at risk in Afghanistan. This includes appointing a Special Enjoy at the State Department to lead and coordinate evacuation efforts with the international community and improving communication and collaboration with civil society groups working to evacuate employees and their families. The letter also urges the State Department to expedite and improve the processing of Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) and P-1, P-2, and P-3 referrals and ensure U.S. evacuation support all Afghans at-risk such as those working on women's rights, journalists, promoters of human rights, and aid workers by making full use of humanitarian parole authorities. The members continued, "We recognize the unprecedented nature of the evacuation efforts out of Afghanistan and greatly appreciate the tireless work by State Department and other U.S. government personnel. We stand ready to support you in Congress with any additional resources or authorizations necessary." A full copy of the letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-joins-colleagues-letter-department-labor-regarding-oversight | Rep. Smith Joins Colleagues on Letter to Department of Labor Regarding Oversight of Internship Economy | 2021-09-28 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), along with 37 of his colleagues, sent Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh a letter regarding oversight of the internship economy. The letter urges the Department of Labor to create reporting requirements for unpaid internships so the Bureau of Labor Statistics can track this data and provide appropriate oversight. "Internships are viewed as a necessity towards career advancement and without federal data on unpaid internships, the risk of upholding and exacerbating inequity increases," the Members wrote. In their letter, the Members also outlined four points that they say would go a long way in addressing some of the critical challenges currently facing young workers across the nation, including pay and workplace rights and protections. "Internships are increasingly important in today's economy, making it difficult to enter the workforce for those who cannot afford to work on an unpaid basis. Gaining experience simply isn't enough, and getting ‘paid' in experience is unacceptable," said Representative Adam Smith (WA-09). "I have long advocated for intern pay in Congressional offices and successfully led efforts to increase funding for offices to pay interns. These paid internships help ensure that young workers from all backgrounds - not just those who can afford it - have the chance to learn and gain valuable experience while bringing diversity of ideas and background to their offices. If we are to increase accessibility to paid internships, it is critical we have accurate data to provide appropriate oversight of the internship economy. This is just one of many steps to help build a more equitable, sustainable economy." A full copy of the letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-senator-murray-lead-delegation-demanding-dhs-action-curb-covid | Rep. Smith, Senator Murray Lead Delegation in Demanding DHS Action to Curb COVID Outbreak at Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma | 2021-09-27 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), along with the Democratic Washington delegation, sent Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tae Johnson a letter regarding the health and safety of detained people and staff at the Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC) following repeated COVID-19 outbreaks at the facility. "We have received multiple reports concerning the conditions of confinement and a consistent lack of, or refusal to adhere to, evidence-based health mitigation measures in the facility as well as during the process of transferring individuals to the facility. These actions have endangered detained migrants and staff in the ICE detention center, leading to the current major outbreak and continued spread of COVID-19 at the facility," the members said. Since early June, there have been more than 300 COVID-19 cases at the NWIPC. Unfortunately, this is not the first instance that unsafe conditions have been reported at the NWIPC, as years of personal interviews with individuals and reports have uncovered inadequate medical care, poor nutrition, unsanitary living conditions, and the exploitation of labor. "We understand that state and local public health officials have made requests and suggestions to mitigate against outbreaks within the NWIPC and improve coordination during the release of individuals from NWIPC. We also strongly encourage DHS to exercise its discretion to utilize alternatives to detention and prioritize the release of individuals, especially vulnerable individuals and those at higher medical risk, who do not need to be in detention," the members continued. "We are gravely concerned about the health and safety of detained people and staff at the Northwest ICE Processing Center. The lack of adequate safety protocols during transfer, unsafe and cramped living conditions, and failure to adhere to recommendations on masking has fed into the growing COVID-19 out… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-votes-pass-womens-health-protection-act-2021 | Rep. Smith Votes to Pass Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 | 2021-09-24 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | September 24, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) voted to pass H.R. 3755, the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA) of 2021, which would create federal protections against state restrictions that aim to limit a person's rights to abortion and abortion care. The WHPA would create a right for health care providers to provide abortion care, and a right for patients to receive that care, free from medically unnecessary restrictions that impede abortion access. "Today I was incredibly proud to vote to pass the Women's Health Protection Act to protect the right to equal access to abortion for every person in our country, regardless of where they live. Personal decisions about a person's body should be left between the person and their doctor - a precedent established by the Supreme Court ruling of Roe v. Wade (1973) - period, full stop. "However, in recent years we have seen unconstitutional and cruel state legislation that deliberately violates the rights codified in Roe that have successfully undermined or functionally eliminated access to abortion. As a result, access to both abortion care and reproductive health services have suffered. People should not have to depend on their zip code or socioeconomic status to access the full suite of reproductive health care options they are guaranteed under the Constitution. As hundreds of these aggressive, invasive, and unconstitutional laws are introduced across the country one thing is abundantly clear: urgent Congressional action is in dire need. "Today House Democrats rose to the occasion and for the first time in nearly 30 years Congress has taken proactive action to protect every person's right to control their own health care. Now the Senate must take up this critical legislation to prevent the evisceration of abortion access." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3163 | DelBene Joins House Democrats in Advancing National Abortion Rights Protections | 2021-09-24 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755), legislation that would protect a woman’s right to abortion across the United States, with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene’s (WA-01) support. On September 1, the Supreme Court allowed a radical six-week abortion ban to go into effect in Texas. Many states have promised to take up similar legislation following the court’s decision. The Supreme Court is separately scheduled to hear oral arguments on Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban on December 1, a case directly designed to overturn Roe v. Wade. “Abortion is health care. It is time to end the relentless string of assaults on abortion rights by making Roe the law of the land through federal statute,” said DelBene. “This legislation will not only secure the right to abortion but protect access across the country by prohibiting states from implementing medically-unnecessary abortion restrictions. Time is of the essence with the Supreme Court set to consider a direct challenge to abortion rights in December, and the Senate must quickly take up this bill.” DelBene hosted a press conference with Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates — Washington and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) on the urgent need to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act last week. DelBene also spoke on the floor in strong favor of passage. Her floor speech can be viewed here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2021/09/24/media-press-releases-strickland-secures-house-passage-over-20-provisions-support-military-families/ | Strickland Secures House Passage of Over 20 Provisions to Support Military Families & Servicemembers in Defense Budget | 2021-09-24 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, DC– Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4350, the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Strickland secured passage of over 20 provisions to support servicemembers and military families at Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) and across our nation, specifically addressing several aspects of housing security, military hunger, employment for military spouses, access to contraception for servicemembers and dependents, recognizing the contributions of Native American servicemembers, and more. “Congress and the Department of Defense need to show that we value servicemembers and their families, like those at Joint Base Lewis McChord, who sacrifice so much to keep us safe and secure,” said Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. “I’m pleased to have secured several provisions in this year’s NDAA which invest in servicemembers and help their families thrive. From housing security in high-cost, high-growth areas, to making sure no military family goes hungry — investments in military communities are an investment in our nation’s readiness. I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues and Chairman Smith to craft and pass a bipartisan defense bill that supports our national security and invests in the military communities at JBLM and across our nation.” “For more than sixty years this committee’s focus has been to provide the Department of Defense and the men and women who serve our country with the tools to meet the ever-changing national security threats we face. For the sixty-first consecutive year, the Armed Services Committee has fulfilled its critical responsibility and completed, on a bipartisan basis, a defense bill that will bolster our national security and provide for the common defense. I want to thank Congresswoman Strickland for her tireless work in our Committee to ensure a defense bill which addresses crucial needs of servicemembers and their families, including military h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-statement-passage-annual-defense-bill | Rep. Smith Statement on the Passage of the Annual Defense Bill | 2021-09-23 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | September 23, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), the annual defense bill that he leads in his role as Chairman. "The FY22 NDAA is an excellent piece of legislation that makes transformational policy changes with direct benefits for our service members and their families. The NDAA also represents the legislative process at its best. This year, like every year, we worked for months to identify policies where we agree, and where we don't, and engaged in thorough, thoughtful debate on all of them. "Thanks to the hard work of Democrats, the bill includes a number of incredibly important provisions. The bill makes dramatic reforms to the Uniform Code of Military Justice to address the scourge of sexual assault in our military - an issue that Congress and our military has failed our service members on until now. Specifically, the bill removes the Commander from decisions related to the prosecution of special victim crimes and criminalizes sexual harassment and violent extremism under the Uniform Code of Military Justice - two huge steps that will better protect service members. "In the face of the climate crisis, the FY22 NDAA builds on ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote green energy, and enhance energy resiliency within the military. In addition to increased investments in the research and development of green energy technologies, the bill requires the Department of Defense to consider the need for electric vehicle infrastructure at military bases and installations, establishes a new program that will promote long-duration energy storage projects, and promotes the use of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation. Together, these and other climate-focused provisions will help reduce the DoD's carbon footprint. "I am pleased the NDAA… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2548 | Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on “Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air Rage and its Effects on Workers, Airlines, and Airports” | 2021-09-23 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, released the below statement during the Aviation Subcommittee hearing examining the alarming increase in disruptive and unruly airline passengers, the effect on passenger and crew safety, and the enforcement of U.S. laws prohibiting such behavior. More information about Thursday's hearing, including witnesses, testimony and additional background information, can be found here. For a recording of Chair Larsen’s remarks, click here. Remarks as prepared for delivery. “Good morning and welcome to today’s witnesses joining the Aviation Subcommittee’s hearing titled ‘Disruption in the Skies: The Surge in Air Rage and its Effects on Workers, Airlines, and Airports.’ “As the nation works to get to the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic, the surge in public air rage incidents has exacerbated the already tenuous workforce situation in our aviation sector and eroded confidence in air travel. “These incidents have also put the safety of frontline workers, passengers and the nation’s aviation system at risk and could potentially lead to further safety issues. “Unruly passenger behavior is not a new phenomenon. “From 2015 to 2020, FAA initiated a total of 786 investigations into unruly passenger behavior. “However, through the first nine months of 2021, FAA has initiated 789 investigations. “Airlines have filed 4,385 unruly passenger complaints since the beginning of the calendar year, including 3,199 mask-related complaints. “As Sara Nelson will testify, frontline aviation workers have to deal with everything from vulgar language, including racial epithets, to punching, kicking, biting, shoving and spitting from passengers. “This behavior from a small percentage of the traveling public is disgusting, unacceptable and a danger to fellow passengers, crew and the entire U.S. aviation system. “Congress, the federal government and the aviation industry must work together to protect airline crews, airport staff and the traveling publ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2549 | Larsen Shapes House Defense Bill to Support WA’s Servicemembers, Military Families, Protect Marine Mammals, Advance Emerging Tech, Ensure Global Security | 2021-09-23 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House-passage of the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Larsen, a senior member of the Armed Services Committee (HASC), helped shape the final bill, securing provisions to support Northwest Washington’s servicemembers and military families, protect marine mammals, advance new and emerging technologies, ensure global security and invest in the future of work. The NDAA passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 316 to 113. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House-passage of the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Larsen, a senior member of the Armed Services Committee (HASC), helped shape the final bill, securing provisions to support Northwest Washington’s servicemembers and military families, protect marine mammals, advance new and emerging technologies, ensure global security and invest in the future of work. The NDAA passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 316 to 113. “This year’s National Defense Authorization Act makes the critical investments needed to support Washington’s servicemembers and their families, keep our region and our nation safe, protect the environment and maintain U.S. leadership in global security,” said Larsen. “I am thankful to my colleagues for including Washington’s Second District priorities in this year’s bill and look forward to bringing this important legislation over the finish line.” Earlier this month, Larsen shepherded HASC-passage of the NDAA, which included necessary investments in Northwest Washington’s servicemembers, military families and local communities, as well as in initiatives to foster U.S. leadership in new and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). Larsen secured or supported several key provisions in the NDAA: Supporting Northwest Washington’s Military Families, Communities Provides a 2.7% pay raise for all servicemembers Authorizes a total of $70 million in Impact Aid to schools that serve milit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schriers-priorities-help-veterans-and-military-families-pass-house-2022 | Rep. Schrier’s Priorities to Help Veterans and Military Families Pass House in 2022 Defense Bill | 2021-09-23 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier's, M.D. (WA-08) amendments to assist Veterans and military spouses, and to improve pandemic preparedness passed the House in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. The NDAA is legislation passed annually to maintain military readiness, enhance capabilities, and prioritize technological security. It is expected to pass the Senate. Rep. Schrier's first amendment would help identify servicemembers who may need extra support as they separate from the military. "As a doctor, I recognize the importance of identifying risks early. With targeted screenings and appropriate follow through, we can address social isolation and loneliness that can lead to higher rates of homelessness, substance use, and suicide," said Rep. Schrier. "My amendment to the NDAA moves care upstream for Veterans by ensuring screening for social isolation as an independent risk factor and making health screenings more efficient overall." Rep. Schrier's second amendment builds on her amendment from last year's NDAA to make job opportunities more accessible to military spouses, who often have a difficult time finding long-term work due to frequent relocation and difficulty transferring occupational certifications and licenses. Rep. Schrier continued, "My amendment will expand opportunities for military spouses by establishing strategies for information sharing and outreach to raise awareness of employment resources that are available to military spouses. This gives military spouses the opportunities they deserve." Rep Schrier's third amendment requests a report on Defense Production Act Activities to understand how much of the $10 billion allotted to medical supplies by the American Rescue Plan was spent on testing. It also asks how many tests have been procured and disseminated, the price point of those tests, and the plans to spend down the rest of this funding by 2025. Rep. Schrier's final amendment included in the FY22 NDAA will require military installations to i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-participates-oversight-and-investigations-hearing-kids-and-covid | Rep. Schrier Participates in Oversight and Investigations Hearing On Kids and COVID-19 | 2021-09-22 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), a pediatrician, participated in an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing called "Putting Kids First: Addressing COVID-19's Impacts on Children." Rep. Schrier spoke about how long COVID affects children, rapid testing, and what steps we need to take to keep schools open. Rep. Schrier's remarks can be found here. "When COVID first hit, data from abroad and here in the U.S. suggested that children were only minimally affected by COVID. The primary reason for closing schools then was children's role in spreading disease to others," said Rep. Schrier. "But with the Delta variant, some Children's hospital ICUs are full of COVID patients." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2959 | DelBene Secures $10 Billion in Disaster Relief Support for Farmers Following Historic Heatwaves | 2021-09-21 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) secured critical relief for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers impacted by recent heatwaves in the stopgap federal funding legislation that passed the House of Representatives today. The bill would fund the government until December 11, 2021, if passed by the Senate and signed by President Biden. In June, a historic heatwave with temperatures reaching as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit devastated farmers in the Pacific Northwest. In many instances, agricultural producers in the region couldn’t access federal relief because these programs typically only cover wildfires, droughts, and other extreme weather events. The legislation includes $10 billion in Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) assistance that will be open to agricultural producers who experienced disaster-related crop loss in 2020 and 2021 from droughts, wildfires, excessive heat, smoke exposure, and other types of natural disasters. This is the first time that excessive heat has been covered in WHIP+. “The recent historic heatwaves in the Pacific Northwest devastated crop yields and livestock from berries and tree fruits to cattle and shellfish. Farmers and ranchers hurt by the blistering heat this summer will be able to access relief through this bill,” said DelBene. “While this assistance will help our food producers survive and recover from the 2020 and 2021 heat-related disasters, we must make our agricultural industry more resilient in the face of our climate crisis looking forward.” In July, DelBene led a bipartisan, bicameral group of 45 lawmakers in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging him to provide additional relief to agricultural producers impacted by heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-statement-biden-harris-administrations-efforts-stop-violence-northern | Rep. Smith Statement on the Biden-Harris Administration's Efforts to Stop Violence in Northern Ethiopia | 2021-09-20 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | September 20, 2021 SEATTLE, WA - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after President Biden signed an Executive Order to address the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia. "The ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia has created one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, and I am glad to see the Biden-Harris administration take additional steps to urge an end to this violence. It is critical that all parties to the conflict immediately move towards a negotiated ceasefire and political resolution. The United States, African Union, United Nations, and other international parties continue to provide ample opportunities to facilitate this dialogue. In addition, actions that inhibit the flow of humanitarian aid must end and telecommunications and other basic services should be restored. "The violence must stop now. I fully support the Biden-Harris administration's commitment to help bring a resolution to this conflict, hold leaders of all parties to the conflict accountable, and restore humanitarian aid to those who so desperately need it." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
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