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| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/12/28/media-press-releases-strickland-announces-anusha-jain-2022-congressional-app-challenge-winner/ | Strickland Announces Anusha Jain as 2022 Congressional App Challenge Winner | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced middle schooler, Anusha Jain, as the 2022 Congressional App Challenge winner for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Jain was selected by a panel of judges for her app, EcoFriend. “After reviewing many incredible submissions from students across the South Sound, I congratulate Anusha for winning the Congressional App Challenge,” said Strickland. “This thoughtful app is the user’s own guide to how they can care for the environment. I look forward to seeing the cover photo on display as I walk around the Capitol. Thank you to our judges and all the students who participated.” “EcoFriend teaches you how you can help save the environment. We all share one big planet Earth, and sometimes…that can be a big problem,” said Jain. “Trash on roads, plastic in rivers, cutting down of trees …the list goes on and on. It is our duty, as residents of Mother Earth, to protect our environment from getting dirtier and dirtier every day. That’s why I created EcoFriend, your personal guide to keeping the environment just the way it deserves to be.” “I was delighted to participate in the App Challenge, and I am very impressed at the high quality of submissions whose aim is to make the world a better place. I am thrilled that Congresswoman Strickland is a keen supporter of STEM initiatives such as the App Challenge, something that is also close to my heart,” said Dr. Radana Dvorak, Chair of Computer Science at St. Martin’s University. “As an educator and computer scientist, I see the value of younger students, especially girls, starting to explore computer science and engineering fields before starting college. I would be delighted to see all four finalists come to Saint Martin’s University, study in my computer science department, and join our Women In Technology (WIT) club.” “STEM is more crucial than ever in our increasingly digital world. I enjoyed being a judge for all the impressive apps that were submitted. Apps like EcoFriend not only demonstrate the great… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/house-sends-government-funding-package-president-bidens-desk-be-signed-law | House Sends Government Funding Package to President Biden's Desk to be Signed into Law | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Government Funding Package Will Bring Millions of Dollars Back to Washington's Ninth District SEATTLE, WA - Today, Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the $1.7 trillion government funding package, sending it to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. The government funding package provides historic investments for workers, families, and communities across the country. Importantly, this package includes over $24 million for projects that Rep. Smith successfully secured in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 appropriations process, which will help fund 15 community projects across Washington's Ninth District. "This year's government funding package not only allows us to make good on our commitments to keep the government open and running smoothly, but also provides additional funding to bolster important social and economic programs that make us stronger as a nation. In negotiating this package, we were able to secure many important victories on health care which will expand access to affordable, quality health care, expand mental health care services, and advance research and development that will lead to future scientific breakthroughs. This funding package will also allow us to send more crucial military, humanitarian, and economic aid to Ukraine as they continue their fight for democracy. There are many things to be proud of in this bill, but I am especially excited about the funding that will go directly towards community projects in the Ninth District. These projects will invest in affordable housing and health care, workforce development, public safety, small business, local economy, and more and will uplift the most vulnerable and underserved individuals and families in our region. Thanks to the tireless work of community leaders and organizations in our district, these projects will undoubtedly make our community a better place to live. I look forward to these federal dollars coming to Washington's Ninth." See below for more informat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3284 | DelBene Introduces Bill to Bring Email Privacy Into 21st Century | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) introduced the Email Privacy Act, legislation that would create 21st Century protections for personal emails and other digital records. Currently, law enforcement can seize any email older than 180 days without a warrant. The bill would require law enforcement to obtain a warrant to access emails and other digital records and allow providers to notify customers when government agencies request their data. “Updating our laws to reflect the way the world works in the 21st Century is one of my top priorities in Congress. When laws protect a letter in a filing cabinet more than an email on a server, it’s clear our policies are woefully outdated,” said DelBene. “The Email Privacy Act is a powerful step forward toward modernizing Americans’ civil liberties.” DelBene is a champion of broader personal data privacy and updating antiquated technology laws. She sponsored the Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act (H.R. 1816), which would give people control over their most sensitive information. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3285 | DelBene Secures $19.4M for Community Projects in FY23 Federal Funding Package | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, the House passed the fiscal year 2023 funding legislation, which included over $19 million for 15 community projects across Washington’s 1st Congressional District that were championed by Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01). These range from road and trail improvements, expanded mental health facilities, and support for farmer’s markets and senior services. DelBene submitted 15 projects to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in May. The legislation that now goes to President Biden for his signature contains all 15 projects she championed, which will serve communities across the 1st Congressional District $8.1M for projects in King County $7.9M for projects in Snohomish County $3.2M for projects in Whatcom County “In this fiscal year’s federal funding legislation, we continued Community Project Funding that opens more opportunities for our state, local, Tribal, and non-profit partners to make improvements in their community,” said DelBene. “The $19.4 million in dedicated federal investments that I secured in this legislation will help address critical needs in our region.” These projects include: The federal funding legislation also includes more than $38 billion in economic development assistance for communities impacted by recent natural disasters, and nearly $45 billion in military, economic, and humanitarian support for Ukraine. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2715 | Larsen Secures $31,529,221 for Fifteen Local Projects in Omnibus Spending Package | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) voted for the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus spending package, which included funding Larsen secured for fifteen projects in the Second District that local leaders and stakeholders identified as critical to their communities. The package now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “My priority in shaping spending bills is to invest in Northwest Washington communities to create jobs, keep the economy moving and improve vital services residents rely on,” said Larsen. “I will continue to champion these critical projects to ensure communities can strengthen vital infrastructure, build a cleaner, safer and more accessible transportation network, improve access to critical services for working families and students, and grow Washington’s economy.” For the second year in a row, the spending bill includes earmarks for important community projects; in last year’s package, Larsen secured more than$10.6 million for ten Second District projects. Larsen secured the following earmarks to support Northwest Washington communities: Strengthen Vital Infrastructure City of Arlington’s 169th Street Connecting Segment – Arlington will complete a missing roadway segment of 169th Street that will link the Cascade Industrial Center (CIC) to Smokey Point Boulevard. ($3,654,893) Snohomish County’s Culvert Replacements – Snohomish County will replace two culverts on Trickle Creek in Bothell and Lake Martha Creek in Stanwood to improve fish passage and repair roadway damage. ($3,000,000) Skagit Public Utility District’s Alger Interstate 5 Waterline Relocation – Skagit PUD will design and partially relocate its waterline that crosses I-5 at Alger. ($2,000,000) City of Oak Harbor’s Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Correction Program – Oak Harbor will improve its wastewater infrastructure by renewing the integrity of leaky mainlines. ($1,950,000) Port of Friday Harbor’s Barge and Access Road – The Port will reconstruct its existing landing and access road for barge landing. ($650,0… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2716 | Larsen Secures Key Wins for Northwest Washington in Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Spending Package | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) supported House passage of an omnibus spending package that funds the government through September 2023, invests in Northwest Washington communities and working families, and provides critical emergency aid to Ukraine. The package now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “My priority in shaping spending bills is to invest in Northwest Washington communities to create jobs, keep the economy moving and provide vital services working families and small businesses rely on,” said Larsen. “This spending bill makes those critical investments while also lowering costs for families, protecting Washington’s beautiful environment, supporting a sovereign and independent Ukraine, and investing in vital infrastructure.” The omnibus spending package addresses several of Larsen’s local priorities, including: Protecting Washington’s Environment · $72 million for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund to support state and Tribal habitat restoration projects to reverse the decline of Pacific salmon and steelhead and support conservation efforts in Washington and the Pacific Northwest · $50 million for the Puget Sound Geographic Program to protect and restore water quality and ecological integrity in Puget Sound · $40 million for the National Estuary Program to fund local efforts to restore and protect Puget Sound and its wildlife · $2.25 million to promote Southern Resident killer whale recovery through research and monitoring · Enables the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to award grants to U.S. airports to build infrastructure to speed the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Larsen and Rep. Nikema Williams (GA-05) recently introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing and mitigating air pollution from aviation and aerospace. Creating Jobs · $140 million for Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) like the Washington SBDC that has helped small businesses and entrepreneurs weather the pandemic and thrive, creating jobs and driving long-… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-and-rep-pingree-introduce-bill-modernize-and-increase-funding | Rep. Schrier and Rep. Pingree Introduce Bill to Modernize and Increase Funding for Agriculture Research | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 Chellie Pingree (ME-01) introduced the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Modernization Act, a bill that would make critical updates to the program’s scope and increase funding for farmer-led, farmer-driven research. SARE has funded nearly 200 projects in Washington state, investing critical research dollars on a broad range of topics including soil additives, tree fruit pests, and sustainable grazing practices. “SARE allows farmers to focus agricultural research on their specific needs and communicate their findings and best practices to their community,” said Rep. Schrier. “Expanding and increasing funding to this program ensures we are maximizing every tool at our disposal to improve agricultural research capacity and our ability to study novel regenerative practices that will improve soil health and farm productivity. I’m proud to introduce this legislation with my colleague and a leader in sustainable agriculture Rep. Pingree.” “As we work to give farmers the tools they need to address the climate crisis, research and farmer outreach play a critical role,” Rep. Pingree said. “The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program spurs farmer-driven innovation and improves the sustainability of U.S. agriculture. I’m proud to be an original cosponsor of Rep. Schrier’s SARE Modernization Act, which makes important updates to the SARE program, including making resilience and climate mitigation a focus, supporting long-term research, and ensuring diverse representation within the SARE regional councils.” SARE has not been updated much since the 1990 farm bill. The SARE Modernization Act will make sure the program is best situated to facilitate research essential to meet the needs of agriculture in the 21st century. Specifically, the bill: Adds resilience and climate mitigation as research focuses in the SARE program Extends SARE agreements with host institutions from 5 to 10 years, to foster longer term r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-brings-home-22-million-local-projects-around-8th-district | Rep. Schrier Brings Home $22 Million For Local Projects Around the 8th District | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 23, 2022 Includes Rep. Schrier’s 3rd bill signed into law this year WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that 15 local projects will receive over $22 million as part of the Community Project Funding program included in the FY23 government funding bill. The projects will improve the lives of residents across the 8th District. "I'm thrilled that I could go to bat for the 8th District and make sure all 15 of our district’s requested projects received funding," said Rep. Schrier. "These projects are a unique opportunity to advocate for our community’s needs. Local governments and nonprofits know what our communities need best, and that is why I went directly to them for recommendations about what the federal budget should prioritize. I am especially grateful to my Advisory Board for their dedication to our district and for prioritizing such tremendous projects. This is a testament to just how much the projects will benefit their communities. I can’t wait to visit all the projects in the coming year!” Last funding cycle, Rep. Schrier secured over $11 million for local projects as part of the FY22 government funding bill. For the FY23 government funding bill, 15 projects were selected by an independent advisory board, vetted by the Appropriations Committee, and included in the final spending package. In addition to the 15 projects, Rep. Schrier’s bill, the Diagnostic Device Advisory Committee Act, was included in the government funding bill. This bill ensures that if we are in a situation again where diagnostic tests need to be approved quickly for public health purposes, there is already a system in place, ready to respond. Rep. Schrier has been a major proponent of increasing access to rapid antigen tests during the pandemic. This will be her third bill signed into law this year and 15th since coming to Congress. The 15 local projects that will receive funding include: Bethel School District’s Graham Community Center, Spanaway-- $2,250,000: This community center wil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/12/23/media-press-releases-strickland-secures-19-million-south-sound/ | Strickland Secures $19 million for South Sound | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) secured funding for fourteen South Sound community projects that will create jobs, enhance the region’s infrastructure, increase access to public transit and outdoor spaces, and more. “Securing funding for these critical South Sound projects will create jobs, upgrade and increase the durability of our infrastructure, address food insecurity, support public safety, and expand access to public transit,” said Strickland. “Community Project Funding helps these key projects move forward and makes the South Sound a safer, more secure place to live and work.” Secured Fourteen FY23 Community Project Funding (CPF) grants in the final omnibus budget bill. To learn more about the South Sound projects selected by my CPF Advisory Panel, see here: Center for Urban Waters/UW Tacoma – Protecting Salmon from Toxic Chemicals Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County Olympia Tumwater Foundation – History and Nature Center at Brewery Park Hope for Heroes Horsemanship Center Pierce County – Pacific Avenue SR-7, Pedestrian and Transit Access Improvements (168 Street East) Pierce County Sheriff’s Department – Metro Dive Team Equipment Thurston County Sheriff’s Department – Rapid DNA Forensic Technology for Investigations City of Fife – Sheffield Trail Widening & Restoration Bethel School District – Spanaway Family Services Center City of Sumner – Stewart Road Corridor Completion: White River Bridge Tacoma Public School District – Professional Pipeline Project The City of Lakewood – South Tacoma Way Project Town of Steilacoom – Garrison Springs Creek Restoration Project Intercity Transit – Zero Fare Bus Stop Access Improvements Learn more about each of the 14 CPF projects and other Strickland priorities that were included in the FY23 Congress passed omnibus appropriations package here. U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and is the only African-American woman who serves on the House Ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3282 | DelBene Confirmed as DCCC Chair by House Democrats | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) issued the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus unanimously voted to confirm her as Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), a critical position in House Leadership. “It is an honor to be nominated by Leader-designate Jeffries and now confirmed by a vote of the entire House Democratic Caucus as DCCC Chair. This work is critically important and I’m excited to be a member of the incoming leadership team and partner with every corner of our diverse Caucus.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2714 | Larsen to Serve as Ranking Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee in 118th Congress | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement after being elected by his colleagues to serve as Ranking Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee in the 118th Congress: “I am honored by the confidence my Democratic colleagues have placed in me and my approach to be the next Ranking Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. I commend Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton on a spirited campaign, and I look forward to working with her and the members of the Committee “In the 118th Congress, Democrats will protect and build upon the success of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the transportation provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act to create more jobs, keep the economy moving and build a cleaner, greener, safer and more accessible transportation system.” Larsen becomes the first Member of Congress from Washington state to be elected as a party’s leader on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Larsen has served on the Committee since arriving in the House in 2001 and as the top Democrat on the Aviation Subcommittee since 2013. In the 117th Congress, Larsen serves as Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee and as a senior member of the Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation Subcommittee. For more information on the jurisdiction of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-introduces-bill-benefit-food-banks-families-and-farmers-8th | Rep. Schrier Introduces Bill to Benefit Food Banks, Families, and Farmers of the 8th District | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) introduced the Farmers Feeding Families Act of 2022 to support small and medium sized farmers and producers by making fresh, healthy, locally grown food more available to families in need. The bill does this by allowing states to use federal funds to buy nutritious food from local farmers for distribution at nearby emergency feeding organizations. “Farmers in my district are facing high costs and difficulty getting goods to market at the same time as families right down the road are struggling to put food on the table. This just doesn’t make sense. We all want farmers to thrive and get their high-quality products to more families but participating in big government programs can be overwhelming and difficult,” Rep. Schrier said. “When the demand for food banks skyrocketed during the pandemic, we found new and innovative ways to provide those in need with hearty and healthy foods while making it easier for local farmers to participate. By taking what we learned and updating our food assistance programs, this bill will help families while supporting the farmers of the 8th who make it possible.” The Farmers Feeding Families Act of 2022 will improve The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) by providing food banks with better access to fresh, healthy food. Specifically, the bill will: Allow federal funding to be used by states for the purchase of locally grown food from small, new, or underserved agricultural producers or entities for distribution to emergency feeding organizations under TEFAP’s Farm to Food Bank Project Grants Establish a minimum income threshold (250% of the Federal Poverty Line) for all TEFAP state plans to ensure everyone in need can receive food assistance Create a USDA working group to review and reconsider how all USDA procurement can be directed to support a wider range of farmers, ranchers, and food distributors “The Farmers Feeding Families Act will bring some long-needed improvements to TEFAP so that we can bett… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-sends-letter-postmaster-general-about-urgent-postal-operations | Rep. Schrier Sends Letter to Postmaster General About Urgent Postal Operations Issues in Maple Valley and Cle Elum | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about two urgent postal operations issues in the Maple Valley/Covington region and in Cle Elum. Some residents in the Maple Valley/Covington region haven’t had mail delivery in several weeks. And the post office in Cle Elum was forced to move to a trailer earlier this year after a sewer line broke and asbestos was found in the building. In the letter, Rep. Schrier urges Postmaster General DeJoy to take action to prevent mail delivery disruptions and to get the post office in Cle Elum moved to a safe, indoor location as soon as possible. The letter reads as follows: Dear Postmaster DeJoy and Director Simpson, I am writing to highlight two urgent issues facing postal operations in my district. The first is the ongoing challenges with mail delivery in the Covington/Maple Valley area, located southeast of Seattle. My constituents rely on dependable mail delivery for their medications, paychecks, and other vital services. This particular area contains a mix of suburban, rural and exurban neighborhoods, where regular mail service is particularly vital. For this community, it is essential that their post office meets the highest service standards. Starting November 29th, my office began to hear from constituents whose subdivision in Maple Valley had not received mail that week. My District staff promptly reached out to local USPS representatives and followed up several times in late November and early December receiving insufficient or no responses. Since this lapse in service was first brought to my attention, it has even garnered local media attention. Twenty-three days later, my constituents are still missing checks, medication, and holiday presents. Unfortunately, this issue appears to be a pattern for the postal district. Nearly a year ago, my constituents experienced very similar mail delivery issues impacting residents in the Sumner and Covington region. The Postal Service is one of the most critic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/12/22/media-press-releases-strickland-cantwell-pass-bill-expand-economic-opportunity-chehalis-tribe/ | Strickland, Cantwell Pass Bill to Expand Economic Opportunity for Chehalis Tribe | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Washington, DC – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced their bill to expand economic development and protect treaty rights for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation was passed by Congress and will head to President Biden for his signature. This bill will allow the Chehalis Tribe to lease its tribal trust lands for up to 99 years. “Strengthening the Chehalis Tribe’s sovereignty through this critical legislation will create more jobs and increase economic growth for our region,” said Strickland. “Amending a law that was passed in the 1950s to support the economic development of today is the right thing to do. I look forward to President Biden signing this bill into law.” “The I-5 corridor is a major freight route critical to the West Coast supply chain,” said Sen. Cantwell. “This bill, which allows the Chehalis Tribe to lease their Trust lands for up to 99 years, will help the Tribe grow regional economic opportunity by attracting businesses to the Chehalis region.” “The Chehalis Tribe is working to spur economic activity in our region, and I’m proud to have successfully partnered with Congresswoman Strickland and our Washington congressional colleagues to remove this barrier so that they can do business,” said Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler. “It’s an honor to advance this bill into law that puts the Chehalis and other Tribes on level-footing with the rest of the community when it comes to providing long-term certainty for economic development projects.” “A big part of my job is making the federal government work better for folks in our region,” said Congressman Derek Kilmer. “That includes amending a nearly 70-year-old law to help the Chehalis Tribe grow its economy. Our bill will help the Tribe lease out land for nearly a century at a time – that’s a big deal because it means creating more jobs on the Chehalis Reservation, attracting new businesses, and laying the foundation for long-term growth and opportunity.” “The Chehalis Tribe has… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3281 | DelBene, Larsen, Cantwell Welcome Pentagon Report Urging Action to Protect American Aluminum Production | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Washington Senator Maria Cantwell issued the following statement in response to a Congressionally mandated Defense Department report that highlights the need to bolster domestic aluminum production as a matter of national security. The report concludes that high-purity aluminum is critical to our national defense and that, without federal action, U.S. industry will not be able to meet our national security needs. “This Pentagon report reaches the same conclusion we’ve all known for too long – that unfair overseas trade practices and foreign dependency have undercut America’s domestic aluminum production capacity and with it thousands of good-paying union jobs. Washington state knows this firsthand from the closure of the Intalco aluminum smelter in Ferndale, where over 700 workers were laid off in 2020. “In addition to aluminum’s key role in the production of electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels, the report highlights the importance of high purity aluminum for our national security, serving as a critical light-weight metal in many combat vehicles, space launch systems, and aircraft that are used to protect the United States and our allies from enemies. “We urge the administration to take the conclusions of this report seriously and use the Defense Production Act to rebuild the aluminum industry and bring back union jobs to safely meet our defense needs. Failing to do so would threaten our critical infrastructure and defense capabilities and risk losing more manufacturing jobs.” Background: The report was mandated by a provision included in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act by DelBene, Larsen, and Cantwell. DelBene, Larsen, and Cantwell have continuously worked to reopen the Intalco facility. When the Intalco plant originally closed, DelBene, Larsen, and Cantwell helped get the 700 laid-off workers training and resources to find new employment. The Inflation Reduction Act, passed by Democrats earlier this year,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2713 | DelBene, Larsen, Cantwell Welcome Pentagon Report Urging Action to Protect American Aluminum Production | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Washington Senator Maria Cantwell issued the following statement in response to a Congressionally mandated Defense Department report that highlights the need to bolster domestic aluminum production as a matter of national security. The report concludes that high-purity aluminum is critical to our national defense and that, without federal action, U.S. industry will not be able to meet our national security needs. “This Pentagon report reaches the same conclusion we’ve all known for too long – that unfair overseas trade practices and foreign dependency have undercut America’s domestic aluminum production capacity and with it thousands of good-paying union jobs. Washington state knows this firsthand from the closure of the Intalco aluminum smelter in Ferndale, where over 700 workers were laid off in 2020. “In addition to aluminum’s key role in the production of electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels, the report highlights the importance of high purity aluminum for our national security, serving as a critical light-weight metal in many combat vehicles, space launch systems, and aircraft that are used to protect the United States and our allies from enemies. “We urge the administration to take the conclusions of this report seriously and use the Defense Production Act to rebuild the aluminum industry and bring back union jobs to safely meet our defense needs. Failing to do so would threaten our critical infrastructure and defense capabilities and risk losing more manufacturing jobs.” Background: The report was mandated by a provision included in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act by DelBene, Larsen, and Cantwell. DelBene, Larsen, and Cantwell have continuously worked to reopen the Intalco facility. When the Intalco plant originally closed, DelBene, Larsen, and Cantwell helped get the 700 laid-off workers training and resources to find new employment. The Inflation Reduction Act, passed by Democrats earlier this year,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/12/20/media-press-releases-landmark-puget-sound-recovery-legislation-led-kilmer-and-strickland-heads/ | Landmark Puget Sound Recovery Legislation Led by Kilmer and Strickland Heads to President’s Desk | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, announced that their legislation, the PUGET SOS Act, passed the House and Senate as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2023. The bill, which President Biden is expected to sign into law this week, aims to enhance the federal government’s role and investment in Puget Sound, the nation’s largest estuary by volume and the heart of Washington State’s identity and economic engine. “This is good news. Puget Sound is our region’s most iconic body of water. It’s a place on which generations of friends and neighbors have built their lives and made their livelihoods. But if future generations are going to have those opportunities, we’ve got to act to protect and restore the Sound,” said Rep. Derek Kilmer. “We’ve been working toward getting the federal government to be a better partner on Puget Sound recovery since then-Representative Denny Heck and I first introduced the PUGET SOS Act in 2015. Together, with Representative Strickland, the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, and many regional partners, we got this done to restore salmon and orca populations, ensure future generations can dig for clams, uphold tribal treaty rights, and so much more.” “As Co-Chair of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, protecting the Sound has been one of my top priorities,” said Rep. Strickland. “Puget Sound is a key natural resource for the South Sound and the entire state, accounting for hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions in economic impact. This critical legislation elevates Puget Sound to its rightful place as one of our nation’s great marine ecosystems while enhancing our region’s ability to honor tribal treaty rights, revitalize our economy, and restore our Sound.” The PUGET SOS Act will help build a stronger partner in the federal government for critical Puget Sound recovery and restoration efforts by establishing a Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office in the Environ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/12/19/media-press-releases-stricklands-provisions-reduce-servicemember-housing-costs-become-law/ | Strickland’s Provisions to Reduce Servicemember Housing Costs to Become Law | 2022-12-19 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured multiple provisions in the annual defense policy bill that will lower housing costs for servicemembers and their families. “As the daughter of a veteran, I will always fight to ensure that servicemembers and their families have access to safe and affordable housing,” said Strickland. “This year’s defense policy bill includes several provisions I secured to make housing more affordable for servicemembers and their families.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-introduces-bipartisan-bill-improve-emergency-services | Rep. Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Emergency Services | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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. (D-WA) and Bill Johnson (R-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to help bring emergency connectivity service in remote, underserved areas, or in areas experiencing service outages caused by natural disasters or other events in which communications infrastructure is destroyed. “People living in many remote and rural areas in the 8th District do not have the consistent ability to make emergency 911 calls and receive emergency alerts, making it all but impossible to call for help when you need it the most,” said Rep. Schrier. “Satellites have a unique ability to provide connectivity to many unreachable areas but right now lack the regulatory certainty to provide consumers with reliable access to emergency services. That’s why I’m glad to be introducing the bipartisan ALERT Parity Act to give the FCC the flexibility it needs to keep up with innovation and ensure satellite communications providers have the regulatory certainty to deliver emergency connectivity service in such areas. This effort will save lives in my district and across the country.” The Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications (ALERT) Parity Act requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt rules for satellite communications providers who want to deliver emergency connectivity service in remote and rural areas and those areas where communications infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed. Under the ALERT Parity Act, the FCC will provide satellite communications providers with the necessary certainty to provide consumers with access to emergency services where and when it is otherwise unavailable. “The ALERT Parity Act would ensure every American, regardless of their zip code, would receive critical emergency alerts and make 911 calls. This lifesaving legislation would enable access to emergency services for areas that would otherwise not receive cellular services – especially in areas like Appalachia and rural Ohio where I represent. I am proud to have w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3279 | Congress Approves New Army Corp of Engineers Assistance for King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom Counties Water Infrastructure Projects | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 final passage of the annual National Defense Authorization Act. The bill includes a provision championed by DelBene to provide U.S. Army Corps of Engineers planning, design, and construction assistance to King, Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties on water infrastructure projects, including drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater, for the first time. “Between costly natural disasters, like the historic flooding in Whatcom and Skagit counties last year, decades of underinvestment in our infrastructure, and the needs of our growing population, our region’s water infrastructure is in desperate need of repair and improvement. In my district alone, there are nearly 50 water infrastructure projects that desperately need our attention. I fought for this new authority for the four counties in my district so local governments can leverage the expertise of the Army Corps of Engineers and access federal resources to improve our communities.” Background: This new $200 million environmental infrastructure assistance authority includes a 75-25 federal cost-share for projects and the ability for smaller communities to leverage the expertise of the Army Corps of Engineers in improving their water infrastructure. In addition to the four counties in WA-01, the authority also covers Chelan, Kittitas, and Pierce counties. Cities and counties can apply for funding through a competitive process. Washington state is currently only one of seven states in the country that does not have any existing environmental infrastructure assistance authorizations that local and state governments can utilize. The House first passed this provision in the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (H.R. 7776) in June 2022. The bill was included in the National Defense Authorization Act that passed the House on December 8. President Biden is expected to sign the bill soon. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-and-colleagues-send-letter-biden-administration-calling-extension-and | Rep. Smith and Colleagues Send Letter to Biden Administration Calling for Extension and Redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for Somalia | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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.) with Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), and Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.), led colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary Blinken and Secretary Mayorkas urging the administration to extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia. "Somalia is facing a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by protracted armed conflict. The security situation in Somalia remains extremely fraught, as Al-Shabaab continues to threaten the stability and safety of Somalia. Violence is rampant, with the highest number of recorded civilian casualties since 2017 according to the UN. An estimated 40 percent of the population, or 6.1 million people, are left hungry due to the drought and soaring inflation," the members wrote. "A designation of TPS for Somalia is in line with U.S. commitments to the nation and its people," wrote the members. "An estimated 400 beneficiaries are on the verge of losing their work authorization and facing deportation if the administration fails to extend the designation. Deportation would not only threaten the safety of these individuals but would also have devastating consequences for U.S.-citizen children of Somali TPS holders. Parents would have to make the impossible choice of whether to leave their child behind in the U.S. or take them back to dangerous conditions in Somalia," the members concluded. The designation of TPS for Somalia is set to expire on March 17, 2023, with a decision date on January 16, 2023. The members are requesting that the administration provides an 18-month extension and expand the protections to more recently arrived Somali individuals present in the U.S. by redesignating Somalia for TPS. The letter was signed by: Adam Smith (WA-09), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Alma Adams (NC-12), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Shontel Brown (OH-11), Cori Bush (MO-01), André Carson (IN-07), Troy Carter (LA-02), Sh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3278 | DelBene, Brady Introduce Resolution to Open New Markets for American Clean Energy Products, Create Jobs, Reduce Emissions | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, House Ways & Means Committee Vice-Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Ranking Member Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement after introducing a bipartisan resolution to boost trade in environmental goods and technologies and launch negotiations to complete a new environmental goods agreement: “Promoting trade in environmental products, especially with countries with market-based economies and high labor and environmental standards, would boost American export opportunities, reduce global emissions, and help level the playing field for American workers. “The United States is a global leader in cutting-edge technologies that reduce carbon emissions. Working with our allies and partners to expand trade in these products, with a view to negotiating a new environmental goods agreement, is an opportunity to create U.S. jobs, keep us competitive against China, and support U.S. allies.” Key Action Items in this resolution: Encourage the United States Trade Representative to engage with U.S. trade allies and identify U.S. goods that would have a positive impact on the environment if trade in those goods increased. Facilitate trade in environmental goods by updating the list of 303 environmental products that was developed during previous negotiations that ended in 2016. Launch negotiations to complete and implement an ambitious new environmental goods agreement with updated product coverage. Deepen engagement with allies by urging U.S. trading partners to take immediate action to remove barriers to environmental good imports from the United States. American technological ingenuity and innovation create jobs, strengthen U.S. green manufacturing, reduce carbon emissions, and improve the environment. Despite our technological and quality edge, the United States lags behind China and the EU in exports of environmental goods, in part due to tariffs and other barriers countries impose. Other countries have high tariffs on American-made clean technology products, which makes American products more expen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3275 | DelBene, Cloud, Crow Demand Answers on Retired Military Officers’ Lucrative Jobs with Foreign Countries | 2022-12-13 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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), Michael Cloud (TX-27), and Jason Crow (CO-06) demanded answers from the federal government on recent media investigations revealing how hundreds of retired military officers were permitted to take lucrative jobs advising foreign governments, some with known human rights abuses and histories of political oppression. In a bipartisan letter to the Secretaries of Defense and State, the lawmakers call for greater oversight and transparency around the process that allows retired military officials to work for foreign governments or firms controlled by foreign governments. “The public has a compelling interest in understanding the extent of influence that foreign powers may have over America’s former military leaders,” the lawmakers wrote. “The public also has the right to know if high-ranking retired military officers are taking advantage of their roles in government to create employment opportunities, some paying seven figure salaries, with foreign governments.” Under current law, retired or reserve military officials who want to work for a foreign government or receive gifts, payments, or other items of value from a foreign state must first obtain approval from the secretary of their military branch and the Department of State. This law has its basis in the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which bars any person holding an “office of profit or trust,” from accepting payment from a foreign state without the consent of Congress. This provision still applies to retired military personnel given they remain subject to recall into active duty. Newly released documents, obtained through investigations from The Washington Post and the Project on Government Oversight, shed light on the more than 500 servicemembers who received waivers to work for foreign governments, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, and China. The lawmakers outline four key areas of concern: The lack of transparency with Congress and the American people throughout the w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3276 | DelBene Introduces Legislation to Protect Infrastructure from Beaver Damage, Support Non-Lethal Alternatives | 2022-12-13 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) introduced the Developing Alternative Mitigation Systems (DAMS) for Beavers Act, legislation that would help protect public infrastructure and private property from beaver damage while supporting non-lethal mitigation alternatives for these important animals and saving taxpayers money. Beavers play a critical role in shaping the environment, providing several ecological benefits ranging from improved water storage and filtration to the creation of suitable habitats for endangered and vulnerable species, including salmon. However, beaver activity can cause substantial private property damage and harm to public infrastructure such as roads, railroads, levees, and dams. As a result, the federal government and private trappers kill tens of thousands of beavers each year even though these lethal control methods are ineffective because the impacted areas are quickly recolonized by beavers searching for new environments. These methods are also unnecessary, since non-lethal mitigation methods, such as water flow control devices and mesh fencing, are often more effective at addressing impacts to infrastructure and property. The DAMS for Beavers Act would provide $1 million annually through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for non-lethal beaver mitigation efforts. State and federal agencies, local governments, Tribes, landowners, and nonprofits would all be eligible to receive funding. These investments have been proven to save taxpayers money: A study in Virginia compared the costs of repairing road damage caused by beavers at 14 sites before and after using flow devices. The state transportation department saved hundreds of thousands of dollars per year with the non-lethal method. Specifically, the ‘before’ costs were more than $300,000 per year, which included preventive road maintenance, damage repairs, and lethal removal of beavers. The cost of installing flow devices was less than $45,000 and maintenance costs were $277 per year. A 20-year project in Billerica, Massa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2712 | Larsen Applauds $7.6 Million for Coastal Resilience Projects in Northwest Washington | 2022-12-12 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | EVERETT, WA – This week, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced more than $136 million to enable coastal communities in Washington state and across the country to prepare for storm and flooding impacts and enhance fish and wildlife habitats. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded a total of $7,633,700 in grants awarded to three projects spearheaded by Snohomish County, the Whidbey Camano Land Trust and the Tulalip Tribes in Washington’s Second Congressional District. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Northwest Washington communities have the critical resources they need to build more resilient coastal infrastructure, create green jobs and protect the environment, including salmon and wildlife habitat,” said Larsen, a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “I will continue to champion robust federal funding to better protect communities from flooding events and improve salmon habitat connectivity to ensure Washington meets its treaty obligations to Indian Tribes.” The grants are awarded through NFWF’s National Coastal Resilience Fund, which invests in conservation projects that restore, increase and strengthen natural infrastructure to protect coastal communities while also enhancing habitats for fish and wildlife. Larsen supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which invests $93.7 million in the Fund this year. Restoring Salmon Habitat at Thomas’ Eddy Snohomish County was awarded $5,844,800 to restore floodplain connection at Thomas’ Eddy on the Snohomish River to enhance juvenile salmon rearing opportunity. “Snohomish County is honored to receive this grant, allowing us to complete the Thomas’ Eddy Floodplain Restoration Project and make more progress on my Puget Sound Initiative,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. “We want to thank Rep. Rick Larsen for his support in securing this funding and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for partnering with us. When this project… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/house-passes-national-defense-authorization-act | House Passes National Defense Authorization Act | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | December 8, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7776, the bipartisan, bicameral text of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), by a vote of 350 to 80. "Each year, the annual defense bill provides an opportunity for Congress to steer our national security priorities and deliver meaningful policy reforms that benefit service members, their families, and communities across the United States. For the 62nd consecutive year, the House today passed the final agreed upon text of the FY23 NDAA, sending it to the Senate for a final vote. This year's defense bill includes important provisions to support our service members and their families, advance cutting-edge research and development, and invest in our global network of allies and partnerships to tackle the biggest challenges around the world. In the many months of negotiations and deliberations it took to craft this legislation, there were compromises made to get this bill across the finish line. In the compromise, we did not get everything we want, but we secured significant wins that are important to Democratic national security priorities. Now more than ever - at a time when global democracy is under attack and the rules-based international order is being threatened - we need a strong national security and defense strategy, and this bill helps us deliver on that front." The FY23 NDAA includes important wins for Washington's Ninth District and communities across the country. See below for a list of FY23 NDAA highlights. Improving the Lives of Service Members and Their Families The FY23 NDAA includes a well-deserved pay raise and invests in several other key quality-of-life improvements for military service members and their families. Supports an increase in military basic pay by 4.6% for service members. Increases service member housing allowance by 2% and requires a rep… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/house-sends-respect-marriage-act-presidents-desk-be-signed-law | House Sends Respect for Marriage Act to the President's Desk to be Signed into Law | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passedthe Respect for Marriage Act, which finally repeals the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, protects marriage equality for federal purposes, and provides additional protections for same-sex marriage at the state level. "When the Supreme Court released their opinion this summer overturning Roe v. Wade, Justice Clarence Thomas made it clear that other constitutional rights - including the right to same-sex marriage - are under threat. As LGBTQ+ individuals and families face discrimination in states across the country, the House today passed a bill which will enshrine marriage equality at the federal level. Same-sex and interracial couples can rest assured that their right to marriage will be protected despite what this extreme Supreme Court could rule in the future. With the passage of this bill, Congress sent a resounding message to the American people that we will continue our work to uphold the promise of equal rights, liberties, and freedoms for all - and that love still wins. I am thrilled to have voted for this important legislation, and I look forward to President Biden signing it into law very soon." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3269 | Congress Approves Historic Protections for Same-Sex, Interracial Marriages | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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 Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404), which will enshrine historic safeguards for same-sex and interracial marriages into law. The legislation is important and timely after the Supreme Court’s dangerous decision earlier this year overturning Roe v. Wade, the longstanding decision that provided federal protections for abortion access. While the court’s decision did not directly target marriage equality, Justice Thomas expressed interest in revisiting cases that uphold these fundamental rights for American families. “Love is love. Couples that are building their lives, families, and futures together should have certainty that the federal government will recognize and respect them. Ever since the Supreme Court’s conservative majority took away the right of women to choose if and when they want to have a child, many across the country have worried what rights could be taken away next.” said DelBene. “This historic, bipartisan step will provide same-sex and interracial couples the same certainty and protections that all families deserve. There should be no second-class relationships in this country.” The Respect for Marriage Act: Repeals the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act. Although this law was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court’s marriage equality decisions, it remains on the books. Enacting the Respect for Marriage Act finally erases the discriminatory law from U.S. law. Protects marriage equality by ensuring that for federal law purposes people are considered married if the marriage was valid in the state where it was performed. Provides additional protections at the state level by prohibiting any person acting under state law from denying full faith and credit to an out-of-state marriage based on the sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin of the people in the marriage. DelBene voted for the Respect for Marriage Act in July. An amendment to the legislation passed the Senate 61-36 on November 29, which the House approved today. It now goes… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2710 | Larsen Introduces Bill to Boost Federal Response to Flu | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) introduced the Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act (“The Influenza Act”) to bolster the federal response to seasonal and pandemic influenza as seasonal flu rates continue to rise in the Pacific Northwest and across the country. CDC estimates there have been at least 8.7 million illnesses, 78,000 hospitalizations and 4,500 deaths from flu this season. Reps. Deborah Ross (NC-02), Ami Bera (CA-07), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-At-Large) signed on as original cosponsors of the bill. “Getting the flu can mean missed time with loved ones, lost time at work and school, and long-term health and financial consequences. Congress must make a strong investment in seasonal and pandemic flu infrastructure to keep people healthy and safe and ensure the country is ready to tackle the next public health emergency,” said Larsen. The Coalition to Stop Flu expressed its support for the Influenza Act. “For far too long, our country has seemingly accepted tens of thousands of annual deaths from flu as inevitable,” said former Senate Majority Leader and Chairman of the Coalition to Stop Flu Tom Daschle. “And pandemic influenza remains an extraordinary threat to our nation’s health and prosperity. More can, and must, be done. The Influenza Act provides commonsense solutions to improve our ability to prepare for and respond to seasonal and pandemic flu.” What the Influenza Act Does According to CDC, vaccines are the best way to protect against flu and are proven to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death. The Influenza Act would build on the National Influenza Vaccine Modernization Strategy, as well as lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, to increase access to vaccines and therapeutics, strengthen and diversify vaccine development, manufacturing and supply chains, and promote research and development of new technologies to detect, prevent and respond to flu. For more information … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2711 | Larsen’s Bipartisan Bill to Protect Southern Resident Killer Whales, Marine Mammals Passes House | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) celebrated House passage of his bipartisan legislation to protect marine mammals, including Southern Resident killer whales. “In the Pacific Northwest, Southern Resident killer whales are an important cultural symbol and environmental linchpin,” said 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. The POMM Act builds on this critical work by enhancing ongoing conservation, science and technology measures to protect marine mammals.” The Protecting Our Marine Mammals (POMM) Act expands federal protections for marine mammals to include near-real time monitoring of whales, monitoring of underwater soundscapes to reduce noise impacts on marine mammals and grants for seaports to make investments to reduce vessel collisions. The bill also invests in the study of vessel quieting measures and establishes a position within the Coast Guard Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Center to better coordinate protection efforts between the Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the marine industry. Support for the POMM Act Reps. 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) signed on as original cosponsors of the bipartisan POMM Act. The POMM Act also received endorsements from several key stakeholders and organizations, including the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the Seattle Aquarium, Friends of the San Juans, Defenders of Wildlife, the Oceanic Preservation Society, Ocean Conservation Research, the Environmental Investigation Agency, Gotham Whale, the Center for Biological Diversity and Cetacean Society International. Larsen’s Record Larsen, a founder and co-chair of the Congressional Estuary Caucus, has been a leading voice in Congress to protect marine mammals and ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest and across the cou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schriers-priorities-help-servicemembers-veterans-and-military-families | Rep. Schrier’s Priorities to Help Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families Pass the House with Bipartisan Support | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. The NDAA is Congress’ bill to maintain military readiness and increase national security. The legislation includes Rep. Schrier’s amendment to improve child care for families of servicemembers so they can be dependably service-ready. It now heads to the Senate and then the President’s desk to be signed into law. “This bill provides key investments to strengthen national security, support those who protect our country, and help defend Ukrainian democracy. Families across the country continue to feel squeezed by rising costs, and I’m glad that the bill will raise pay and benefits for servicemembers,” said Rep. Schrier. “The brave men and women who work tirelessly to protect our country have earned these benefits.” Rep. Schrier’s amendment will help improve military families’ access to child care. The Congresswoman worked with Washington State Military Family Childcare Workgroup, composed of representatives from the Department of Defense, military installations, Child Care Aware of Washington, Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington, YMCA of Washington, local school districts, and child care providers, on this amendment to help expand quality child care access for military families. “Child care costs and access are the last thing our servicemembers should have to be concerned with,” Rep. Schrier continued. “Increased data transparency will enable our partners at the state identify barriers and gaps in coverage to ensure our servicemembers and their families have access to affordable care.” The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023: Raises pay for servicemembers and civilians by 4.6% Increases the Basic Allowance for Housing by 2% for servicemembers and their families Provides additional support and assistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces Extends the National Guard support to fight wildfires until 2029 Allows the Department of Defense (DoD) to transfer a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3268 | Prior Auth Leaders Welcome Draft CMS Rule as Adding Momentum Passing Legislation | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule Tuesday evening that brings Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senator Roger Marshall, M.D.’s (KS) legislation to improve care for seniors, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173), one step closer to becoming law. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would modernize the way Medicare Advantage plans and health care providers use prior authorization and help improve care for America’s seniors. Since its introduction, over 500 organizations that represent patients, physicians, hospitals, and other key stakeholders in the health care industry have officially endorsed the legislation. Representatives Mike Kelly (PA-16), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07), and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), as well as Senators Kyrsten Sinema (AZ), John Thune (SD), and Sherrod Brown (OH) co-lead the legislation alongside Senator Marshall and Representative DelBene. “Seniors and their families should be focused on getting the care they need, not insurance paperwork. I welcome the proposed prior authorization rule from CMS as one more step towards bringing this process into the 21st century and improving the health of our seniors,” said DelBene. “We cannot stop here. We need to get the bipartisan, bicameral Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act through the Senate and to President Biden’s desk before the end of the year. “The massive support for this legislation from Republicans and Democrats in both chambers of Congress, plus the more than 500 groups that have endorsed it, and now the CMS proposed rule, are all proof that this is truly a good faith effort to make health care better for America’s seniors,” said Marshall. “Modernizing Medicare Advantage is the number one administrative hurdle for physicians and I can personally speak to these challenges as a physician myself and from my time managing Great Bend Regional Hospital. There’s a reason why the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act is one of the most popular bills this Congr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-announces-ninth-district-winner-2022-congressional-app-challenge | Rep. Smith Announces Ninth District Winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge | 2022-12-05 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today released the following statement announcing the 2022 Congressional App Challenge winner from Washington's Ninth District. The Congressional App Challenge is a competition aimed at encouraging middle and high school students to learn how to code by creating their own apps. This year, the winner from Washington's Ninth District is Subhadra Vadlamannati for the creation of her app EduLang, a multilingual library app aimed at bridging the language gap through storytelling. "The Congressional App Challenge is a great way to promote STEM and computer science education among our youth, and to highlight the immense coding talent across the country. This year, I'm thrilled to recognize Subhadra Vadlamannati from Mercer Island High School for her impressive app, EduLang, which is intended to help non-English speaking families learn English through storytelling. Computer science and coding offers new and innovative ways to solve challenges and support vulnerable groups - Subhadra's work is an excellent example of this exciting possibility. Thank you to all the students who participated in this year's challenge. I encourage more young people to pursue these important skills and I look forward to seeing what more can be accomplished in the computer science and coding sectors." See below for more information about this year's winning app and honorable mentions. Winner EduLang Subhadra Vadlamannati, Mercer Island High School, 11th Grade EduLang, a multilingual library app, bridges the language gap through storytelling. EduLang's personalized book library provides learners with culturally sensitive, relatable, and learning level appropriate content. The app uses interactive multilingual books to help learners in grades K-5 from non-English speaking families learn English. Edulang is targeted towards low-resource language speakers with an aim to enable English language learning while continuing to preserve the learner's native language proficiency. Honorable Ment… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/12/01/media-press-releases-strickland-elected-black-caucus-leadership/ | Strickland Elected to Black Caucus Leadership | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | 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) was elected by her Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) colleagues to serve as CBC Whip in the 118th Congress. Strickland is the first member from Washington state and the Pacific Northwest (WA/ID/MT/OR/WY) to serve on the CBC Executive Committee. “Thank you to my Congressional Black Caucus colleagues for entrusting me to serve as their Whip,” said Strickland. “I look forward to working with Chair Horsford and the rest of the CBC leadership team to win back the majority in 2024.” The CBC has a strong record of developing policy and serving as the “conscience of the Congress.” As Whip, Strickland will elevate the power of her community, be responsible for coalition building within the caucus, and keep the caucus aligned on key legislative votes and messages. Strickland will join incoming Chair Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV), First Vice Chair Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Second Vice Chair Rep. Troy A. Carter (D-LA), and Secretary Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) as part of the newly elected CBC leadership. U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and is the only African-American woman who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. She is a member of the New Democrat Coalition, is one of the first Korean-American women elected to Congress and is the first African-American elected to represent the Pacific Northwest at the federal level. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3267 | DelBene Statement on House Action to Avert National Rail Shutdown | 2022-11-30 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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 House passage of bipartisan legislation to avert a national rail strike. “I fully support the right of rail workers to negotiate for better pay, benefits, and working conditions. For too long, railroads have had the upper hand. “A national railroad strike would be devastating to working families and our economy. I voted today to enact the tentative agreement reached by union leaders and the railroads to provide workers with a raise and improved benefits while averting significant harm to our economy. “Workers deserve paid sick leave, which is why I also voted to enhance the agreement by including the workers’ ask for seven days of paid sick leave. I urge the Senate to follow suit and enact a fair, pro-worker agreement.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3266 | DelBene, Wenstrup Lead Bipartisan Affordable Housing Expansion Push in Year-End Legislation | 2022-11-28 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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 Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) led 54 members of Congress urging House leadership to address the nation’s growing affordable housing shortage. In a letter, the lawmakers requested provisions that would strengthen and expand the Housing Credit be included in a potential year-end legislative package to increase affordable housing production and lower costs for American families. The Housing Credit is our nation’s most effective and successful tool for building and preserving affordable housing. Since its creation in 1986, the program has financed more than 3.6 million affordable housing units —nearly 90 percent of all federally-funded affordable housing during that time. The letter calls on House Leadership to include two provisions from the bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act that would increase affordable housing production: Extend the 12.5 percent Housing Credit allocation that expired at the end of 2021. These resources can be deployed immediately allowing ready-to-go developments to move forward. Lower the “50 percent test” to 25 percent to increase Housing Credit access. This would allow all states to more efficiently use their Private Activity Bond cap and unlock resources for states to complete hundreds of thousands of additional shovel-ready developments. The provisions outlined in the letter would build or preserve more than 1.5 million additional affordable homes. “We cannot ignore this crucial area of our economy, and the working families, veterans, seniors, and low-income families who will be able to afford their homes during this time and in the years ahead because of the Housing Credit,” the lawmakers wrote. “By enacting these provisions, we can have a huge, positive impact on affordable housing production.” The letter was signed by Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Don Bacon (NE-02), Troy Balderson (OH-12), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Don Beyer (VA-08), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At-Large), Suzanne Bon… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-joins-rep-jayapal-and-colleagues-calling-federal-trade-commission | Rep. Smith Joins Rep. Jayapal and Colleagues Calling on the Federal Trade Commission to Scrutinize Proposed Merger Between Kroger and Albertsons | 2022-11-21 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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 joined Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and colleagues in sending a letter to Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Lina Khan regarding the recently announced merger between Kroger and Albertsons. The members asked that the FTC investigate the merger between the two supermarket chains for the effect it will have on competition in the market. This comes after Rep. Smith sent a letter on November 3 to Kroger and Albertsons raising his concerns about the merger's impact on consumers and workers in Washington state. The members wrote, "Kroger's proposed acquisition of Albertsons presents several anticompetitive concerns. For consumers, the consolidated grocery chain could offer fewer product choices and higher costs for essential goods. For workers, the acquisition could impair bargaining power for fair wages and safe working conditions in local communities. For small- and medium-sized grocers, this acquisition could diminish their already strained resources and drive up supply costs." "Close and skeptical investigation of this transaction is consistent with Section 7 of the Clayton Act, which prohibits any acquisition the effect of which "may be substantially to lessen competition, or to tend to create a monopoly" in "any line of commerce or in any activity affecting commerce."[38] As indicated, this transaction has the potential to lessen competition in consumer, labor, and supply markets. This transaction could raise prices and limit options for essential goods," the members continued. "We are at a critical moment in our country where we have the evidence and the opportunity to address corporate consolidation not only through a consumer-oriented lens, but also through the lens of labor, equity, upstream supply, and small business. Given these concerns, we urge you to closely evaluate the proposed Kroger- Albertsons acquisition to ensure it does not undermine competition," the members concluded. The letter was signed by: Adam Smith (WA-09), P… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-statement-pelosis-announcement-depart-house-democratic-leadership | Rep. Smith Statement on Pelosi's Announcement to Depart House Democratic Leadership | 2022-11-17 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today released the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she will not be returning to House leadership. Speaker Pelosi is stepping down from leadership after leading House Democrats for 19 years and serving as Speaker of the House for four terms. "Speaker Pelosi's courageous and fearless leadership has made a tremendous impact in the halls of Congress, the United States, and across the world. As the first woman to be elected Speaker, Nancy has made history and leaves behind a legacy as a champion for American progress. It has been inspiring to watch her lead our caucus and I am honored to call her a friend. "Every significant legislative accomplishment over the last two decades was made possible by Nancy's steady leadership and relentless commitment to doing what's right for the American people. From the Affordable Care Act to the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, Nancy has been the one constant figure leading us in passing legislation to create a more prosperous country for future generations. Throughout our time working together, I would often find myself in awe at the unrelenting breakneck pace that Nancy worked to successfully guide our caucus and support our members. I will always appreciate the faith and trust she placed in me, especially in my role leading the Armed Services Committee. "Nancy was a uniquely effective and committed leader, and her departure will be deeply felt. We are all better off for her lifetime of service to the American people." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3264 | DelBene Statement on Historic Career of Speaker Pelosi | 2022-11-17 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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 career of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “For two decades, Nancy Pelosi has been the heart of the House Democratic Caucus and fearlessly led us through some of the most challenging moments in our nation’s history. I have watched in awe as she has stood up to enemies of democracy, both foreign and domestic. “Her career is historic in so many ways, including rising to be the first woman elected Speaker of the House, but she will be most remembered for the difference she made. This Congress she united a narrow majority to pass some of the boldest investments in our country’s future in decades and just led us through a history-defying election. No one has accomplished more in their time with the gavel than Speaker Pelosi. Her legacy will be felt for generations to come in this country and abroad. “As a fellow American, Democrat, woman, mother, and grandmother, I am incredibly grateful for her leadership and for leaving the Democratic Caucus in a strong position heading into the next Congress. I will honor her by continuing to fight for the children.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3263 | DelBene, Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Protect Families from Utility Shutoffs During Extreme Weather Events | 2022-11-15 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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 Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At-Large) introduced the Preventing Unnecessary Deaths During Life-Threatening Events (PUDDLE) Act to protect families from having their electricity shut off during extreme weather events like heat waves and cold snaps. The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) prohibits electric utilities from shutting off home electricity for overdue bills when doing so would be dangerous for someone’s health. This legislation would clarify that extreme hot and cold weather events are covered by PURPA. Currently, 19 states have shutoff moratoriums for both cold and hot weather, 22 states have only cold weather shutoff moratoriums, including Washington state, and 9 states have neither. This bill would ensure that all states have these life-saving utility shutoff protections. Washington state has seen increased instances of extreme weather in recent years. 157 people died in the 2021 heat wave, called the deadliest weather-related event in state history. “As extreme weather events across America are becoming more frequent and severe, we must protect families from having their electricity shut off during these dangerous incidents,” said DelBene. “Right now, only 19 states currently have these protections for both cold and heat, and Washington only has protections for cold weather. This legislation will help ensure families in every state have these lifesaving protections.” “We know that one of the most frightening scenarios that families across the United States can experience is having their utilities shut off in the face of extreme weather events. As these events become more severe and more frequent - Congress must step up to help protect American families from the dangers of those potential shutoffs,” said Blunt Rochester. “That’s why I’m proud to partner with Rep. DelBene to introduce this vital legislation that creates shutoff moratoriums for both cold and hot weather, protecting families in Delaware and across the country.” This le… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/11/15/media-press-releases-strickland-calls-full-restoration-basic-allowance-housing-bah-servicemembers/ | Strickland Calls For Full Restoration Of Basic Allowance For Housing (BAH) For Servicemembers | 2022-11-15 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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) urged Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to fully restore the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for servicemembers after the Department cut the BAH to 95 percent. Strickland was joined by 58 of her colleagues. “Access to affordable housing is the top concern I hear from servicemembers and their families, especially at Joint Base Lewis-McChord,” said Strickland. “We must do what we can to address this quality of life issue for those who serve.” Decreasing BAH makes it hard for servicemembers and their families to pay for housing costs. In the 2021 Blue Star Families Military Lifestyle Survey, 76% of military families that have out of pocket expenses spend over $200 a month above their BAH on housing. The full letter text can be found below andhere. Dear Secretary Austin, We are writing to strongly encourage you to immediately restore the full Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to support servicemembers and their families. The House Report of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) notes that the availability and cost of housing is of greatest concern to military families, and directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to examine restoring 100 percent BAH across the board. This report is due by March 1, 2023. The FY15 NDAA (P.L. 113-291) gave the Department the authority to reduce BAH in certain circumstances. In 2015, DOD reduced the proportion of money given to servicemembers to 95% of calculated BAH. This was defined as a cost-saving measure to “balance the growth in compensation costs.” While the Department believes that imposing a 5% cost share shouldn’t financially burden military families, several studies have shown that this reduction harms the well-being of servicemembers who live off and on military installations. Servicemembers and their families should not have to shoulder the burden of DOD’s cost savings. According to the Department’s own figures, servicemembers and their families should spend between $74-$168 out of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3260 | DelBene, Cantwell, Schrier Secure Emergency Stabilization of Fire-Scarred Land Surrounding Highway 2 | 2022-11-08 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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. Forest Service announced that emergency mitigation efforts to prevent landslides and floods along Highway 2 in the area burned by the Bolt Creek Fire will begin Thursday. “Getting relief out quickly to communities impacted by wildfires is critical not only to rebuild from fire and smoke damage but also to mitigate the risk of landslides and other disasters in the aftermath. I am extremely pleased Sen. Cantwell, Rep. Schrier, and I were able to secure this funding for the communities affected along U.S. 2 to help them rebuild from this tragedy,” said Rep. DelBene. “The Bolt Creek Fire created a crisis along Highway 2 and this week, the Forest Service will be starting mitigation work that will better protect communities from Index to Skykomish from dangerous floods and landslides that could shut down the highway,” said Sen. Cantwell. “There is still more work to do to recover from the fire and I will continue to work with communities that rely on Highway 2 to make sure the land can recover and the highway stays open.” "When we think of fires, sometimes we just think about the time when we're all breathing in smoke and when homes are at risk, but the risk continues. Because as soon as the rains come, we have a landslide risk," Rep. Schrier said. "That is why I am thrilled that we were able to secure funding for Highway 2 cleanup and mitigation efforts. We need to maintain transportation, exits, and safety here this winter when there's so much peril. This funding will help do just that.” The emergency stabilization work will focus first on storm-proofing and culvert repairs, according to the Forest Service’s Burned Area Emergency Response Report that was released today. The mitigation work will begin Thursday and will continue until snow restricts on the groundwork. Any work remaining will be completed this spring. The U.S. Forest Service will fully fund the mitigation work. On October 28, DelBene, Cantwell, and Schrier Sultan, WA and met with local leaders about potential fire impacts. That same… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2708 | Larsen: Department of Justice Must Protect Election Workers and the Democratic Process | 2022-11-06 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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) recently joined Rep. Nikema Williams (GA-05) and 30 House Democrats in calling on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide more information on how the DOJ’s Election Threats Task Force is addressing threats of violence toward election workers across the country. In a November 3 letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland, the lawmakers wrote, “Our constituents want and deserve efficient and effective election administration, so it is critical that the Department of Justice take affirmative steps to ensure the invaluable foot soldiers of our democracy can safely carry out their jobs.” To read the full letter, click here. “Any threat toward an election worker is a threat to our democracy. I urge the Department of Justice to provide more details about its critical work to ensure election workers can safely and effectively do their job and voters are confident in the integrity of the democratic process,” added Larsen. Background on DOJ’s Election Threats Task Force In July 2021, the DOJ established the Elections Threats Task Force to “address threats of violence against election workers, and to ensure that all election workers—whether they are elected, appointed, or serve as volunteers—are permitted to do their jobs free from threats and intimidation.” In August, the DOJ announced the Task Force had reviewed more than 1,000 contacts reported as hostile or harassing. Larsen’s Record on Protecting Democracy Larsen is a champion of breaking downs barriers to ensure all citizens can participate in democracy. In July, Larsen and Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01) called for answers about widespread mail delays reported to both offices in Whatcom, Snohomish and Island counties, including the delivery of mail ballots. In December 2021, Larsen supported the Protecting Our Democracy Act to prevent presidential abuses and restore the Constitutional system of checks and balances. In August 2021, Larsen supported the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to resto… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/11/04/media-press-releases-strickland-delivers-south-sound-0/ | Strickland Delivers for South Sound | 2022-11-04 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Lacey, WA – Since January 2021, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland has focused on delivering for families, small businesses, and residents of Washington’s 10th Congressional District. According to an analysis from the United States Congressional Joint Economic Committee, Strickland has advocated for and supported policies that have created 25,000 new jobs and lowered prescription drug costs for 84,000 seniors. Watch Congresswoman Strickland discuss how she has delivered for the South Sound here. “I ran for Congress to deliver real results for South Sound residents and families,” said Strickland. “I’m proud to have supported policies that are lowering costs, capping the cost of insulin, creating over 25,000 new jobs, and supporting our local economy.” According to data from the report, Strickland’s support for pro-growth policies have helped the South Sound by: Creating over 25,700 jobs since January of 2021, including 900 new manufacturing jobs. Helping 14,000 more residents of the district access affordable health care. Lowering the cost of prescription drugs for over 84,000 seniors. Putting the region on track to create thousands of clean energy jobs to support a sustainable economy. Overseeing a record number of over 8,500 applications to start a new business, 2,900 more than the District’s 5,600 per year average. To read the full report, click here. U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and is the only African-American woman who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. She is a member of the New Democrat Coalition, is one of the first Korean-American women elected to Congress and is the first African-American elected to represent the Pacific Northwest at the federal level. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-sends-letter-albertsons-and-kroger-ceos-regarding-recently-announced | Rep. Smith Sends Letter to Albertsons and Kroger CEOs Regarding Recently Announced Merger | 2022-11-03 | 2022 | 2022-11 | 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 sent a letter to Albertsons CEO Mr. Sankaran and Kroger Chairman and CEO Mr. McMullen regarding the recently announced merger between the two supermarket chains and the special dividend included in the merger agreement. In the letter, Rep. Smith outlines his concerns about the impact this merger will have on consumers and workers in Washington state. "At a time when grocery prices have increased, further consolidation in a market that is already highly concentrated raises serious concerns. I believe it is imperative that ample time is given to investigate the effects this merger may have on consumer prices, food access for consumers, and wages and employment for workers," wrote Rep. Smith. Rep. Smith continued, "Albertsons employs thousands of workers who have raised reasonable fears that the dividend payment will lead to accelerated store closures and layoffs. The $4 billion payment represents approximately a third of Albertsons' market capitalization that could be put into worker wages and store improvements to keep the chain competitive. I am particularly worried about the pressure that places on local stores to lower wages and slash benefits for workers." Rep. Smith concluded, "I represent a district with a high concentration of Albertsons and Kroger stores. In several neighborhoods, the two chains are each other's biggest competitors. The merger process may be substantially disruptive to many of my constituents. I firmly believe that this merger should be fully reviewed prior to any major shareholder payout." A full copy of the letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:24:37Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3256 | Kidney Caucus Celebrates 50 Years Milestone of Medicare’s Dialysis Benefit | 2022-10-31 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), Co-chairs of the Congressional Kidney Caucus, released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the passage of Medicare’s End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Program: “37 million Americans are living with kidney disease and Medicare’s End-Stage Renal Disease Program has been the difference between life and death for millions of families across the country for half a century. To honor the 50th anniversary of this critical program, we call on our colleagues in Congress to renew their support for the millions of Americans with kidney diseases and kidney failure. “As we look toward the future, we must recommit ourselves to improving care for those impacted by kidney disease and lowering dialysis costs by boosting investment in programs focused on research and innovation, such as KidneyX. We must also prioritize prevention and improve access to transplants. We commend leaders across government, the scientific community, and patient advocates dedicated to this work.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-releases-report-how-her-office-serving-8th-district-residents-and | Rep. Schrier Releases Report on How Her Office is Serving 8th District Residents and Businesses | 2022-10-31 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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) released a casework assistance report about how her office has helped 8th District residents navigate big, complicated federal agencies. “When people think of a member of Congress, they often think about work done in DC passing laws and voting,” said Rep. Schrier. “That is true. But some of the most important work my office does is helping out residents on a case-by-case basis, advocating for them and getting them answers from bureaucratic federal agencies. I’m proud of the work my office has done to bring this money back to the district.” In the 117th Congress, Rep. Schrier’s office has returned over $19 million to 8th District families and businesses and helped out over 3,000 constituents. Since being sworn in to Congress in 2019, Rep. Schrier’s office has returned over $22 million total to the 8th District. A link to the full report can be found here. A condensed report can be found below. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3258 | DelBene, Cantwell, Schrier Call for ‘Immediate Support’ from U.S. Forest Service to Help Prevent Landslides, Floods in Bolt Creek Fire Area | 2022-10-28 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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), Washington Senator Maria Cantwell, and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) sent a letter to U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Randy Moore, calling for the agency to begin post-burn treatment in the Bolt Creek Fire area. In the letter, the lawmakers noted that the Bolt Creek Fire burned over 14,000 acres along U.S. Highway 2, a key connector in Washington state that carries 3.6 million tons of freight each year and is traveled by over 22,000 vehicles daily. A USFS post-burn analysis found that a significant amount of watershed areas have burned and that 47 percent of acres burned have a high risk of erosion. “These factors are likely to result in multiple high risk hazards throughout the US-2 corridor, including high magnitude of consequence events such as runoff, road washout, debris flows, tree and rock falls, snags, and decreased hydrologic function that can all have consequences to our communities, culture, and economy in the Pacific Northwest,” the lawmakers wrote to Chief Moore. “Winter weather is fast approaching, likely resulting in increased precipitation and other weather events that can induce geo-hazards under these conditions. We request the immediate treatment of these USFS lands under the Burned Area Rehabilitation Program. Early action is critical to preventing harm to local communities, Washington state, and commerce throughout the Pacific Northwest and the nation.” Yesterday, DelBene, Cantwell, and Schrier held a rountable discussion in Sultan, WA, with local leaders, transportation experts, firefighters, and business owners. Since the first fire closure on September 10, 2022, when the Bolt Creek wildfire started, U.S. Highway 2 has closed seven different times. Local leaders and business owners fear even more closures if the post-fire landscape isn’t treated. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3253 | DelBene, Cantwell, Schrier, Local Leaders Call for Federal Assistance in Bolt Creek Fire Crisis | 2022-10-27 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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), Washington Senator Maria Cantwell, and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) hosted a roundtable discussion with local leaders, transportation experts, firefighters, and business owners to identify how federal assistance can help residents recover from the Bolt Creek Fire along the Highway 2 corridor and find solutions to help prevent landslides and further damage to the region. “Wildfires are becoming more frequent and powerful across our state. Flames and smoke threaten our lives, homes, businesses, and health. The Bolt Creek fire that followed a recent record-breaking wildfire season underscore that we need to be better prepared to prevent, respond to, and rebuild from these devastating incidents,” said DelBene. “I will continue working with our federal delegation to support our communities that were harmed by recent fires and help connect them with the resources they need to recover. We will also work to ensure the federal government provides state and local governments with the resources they need before, during, and after these tragic events.” “The Bolt Creek Fire really brought us here today to talk about what we need to do to prepare for the future -- and I mean the immediate future. Besides awaiting to see the declaration from the governor that then helps us unleash federal support, we want to make sure that the Forest Service is doing its job and helping us assess what might be flood risks right now through the future,” said Cantwell. “So, we’re going to be sending a letter to the Forest Service today asking them to prioritize any funding for the Bolt Creek Fire burn program – it’s called the Burn Rehab program -- to prioritize any funds there that can help us in mitigating floods since we're about to hit the rainy seasons.” “When we think of fires, sometimes we just think about the time when we’re all breathing in smoke and when homes are at risk, but the risk continues. Because as soon as the rains come, we have a landslide risk,” said Schrier. “The reason we… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3250 | DelBene, Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Support Veteran Employment in Manufacturing | 2022-10-21 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced legislation to expand veterans’ access to long-term, good-paying manufacturing jobs by boosting training for those reentering the civilian workforce from military service. The Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2022 would provide $50 million in U.S. Department of Labor grants to three states to establish veterans manufacturing employment pilot programs to support covered trainings and apprenticeships from employers and labor-management organizations for veterans. “Our veterans represent a vital pipeline of skilled, capable workers, yet far too many are unable to find work after returning to civilian life. As long as there are veterans without work, Congress must do more,” DelBene said. “The Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act will honor veterans’ service to our nation by providing them with the training to leverage their talents to find long-term, good-paying manufacturing jobs.” “Quality manufacturing jobs and apprenticeships can change lives and put families on a path to long-term financial security,” said Bonamici. “I’m pleased to join Congresswoman DelBene in leading legislation to make these opportunities available to more veterans as they further their careers.” While the veteran unemployment rate has gone down from 12.1% at the peak of the pandemic, over 61% of veterans are overqualified for their current jobs given their military-learned skills and military service experiences. The discrepancy in unemployment between states is also particularly troubling. Veteran employment rates can be as low as 1.6 percent in some states and 7.6 percent in others. Across all age groups, more than 380,000 unemployed veterans were struggling to find work in 2021. At the same time, there are at least 790,000 American manufacturing job openings each month. Manufacturers predict up to 2 million unfilled positions in the next decade, largely due to a skills gap in advanced manufacturing. This legislation would expand access to skills… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3247 | DelBene Highlights Two Laws She Recently Passed to Help Parents Through Baby Formula Shortage | 2022-10-20 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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) hosted a roundtable discussion on her efforts to address the ongoing nationwide baby formula shortage at the Volunteers of America Western Washington’s Food Distribution Center, which serves families across Snohomish County. DelBene met with facility staff, parents, and other organizations working with new parents to hear about the needs in the community. She highlighted two laws she recently championed through Congress and the Biden administration’s actions to help families during this challenging time. While the formula shortage has eased slightly from its 86% out-of-stock rate high in May, 61% of store shelves nationally were still out of stock at the end of August. In Washington state, 67% of store shelves were out of stock. “Our discussion today underscores to the importance of our ongoing work to refill formula shelves and provide parents the confidence that those shelves will stay stocked with affordable, safe baby formula. The two laws that I sponsored received overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress and are helping get formula back in stores, but we need to ramp up our domestic production,” said DelBene. “Facilities like the Volunteers of America Western Washington’s Food Distribution Center are filling a critical need in our community, and I thank them for their efforts.” “Congresswoman DelBene is a tireless advocate for families and children, and her determination to tackle a critical issue like the shortage of safe, affordable baby formula is another example of her leadership. As we work together to ease the burden faced by struggling families, we are so grateful for her continued support of VOAWW and the communities we serve” said Steve Corsi, President/CEO, Volunteers of America Western Washington. The two laws that DelBene sponsored are the Formula Act (H.R. 8351), which lifted tariffs on safe imported formula to boost supply and is currently providing parents discounts of up to 27% on these products at checkout, and the Bulk Infant Formula to Reta… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3243 | DelBene Celebrates $100M Grant to Boost U.S. Battery Production | 2022-10-19 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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) celebrated a $100 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to Group14 Technologies to boost domestic battery production. The funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that she supported to help galvanize domestic battery component manufacturing, materials processing, and recycling to support the growing EV market and energy storage demand. DelBene released the following statement on the announcement: “Washington state is a powerhouse for advanced manufacturing and green technology. This investment in Group14 Technologies will help the United States meet our growing demand for the millions of batteries that we need to power our homes and vehicles over the rest of this century. It will also mean more good-paying green jobs in our region. “The bipartisan infrastructure law that I proudly supported continues to invest in the traditional infrastructure like roads and bridges that we sorely need across the country but also the forward-looking advanced technology that will allow the United States to be a global green energy leader.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/10/13/media-press-releases-strickland-honor-local-vietnam-war-veterans/ | Strickland To Honor Local Vietnam War Veterans | 2022-10-13 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Lakewood, Washington — On Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 11:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M. at Lakewood City Hall, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will host a Vietnam War era Veterans Pinning Ceremony to honor local veterans in partnership with the U.S. Vietnam Veterans Pin Commission. 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 our gratitude. “As the daughter of a veteran who served in two wars, I know that military families and veterans deserve our deepest respect,” said Strickland. “It is my honor to recognize Vietnam War veterans and their families for their extraordinary sacrifice.” 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. If you or someone you know would like to be honored, please visit Strickland’s website here. U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and is the only African-American woman who serves on the House Armed Services Committee. She is a member of the New Democrat Coalition, is one of the first Korean-American women elected to Congress and is the first African-American elected to represent the Pacific Northwest at the federal level. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3242 | DelBene Announces Over $1B Headed to WA for Roads, Bridges from Historic Infrastructure Law | 2022-10-12 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 will receive over $1 billion in fiscal year 2023 to strengthen the state’s roads and bridges from investments in the historic bipartisan infrastructure law that she supported. The resources are divided between: $916 million for highway and road improvements $130 million for bridge repairs $15 million for electric vehicle charging network expansion This funding is a 25% increase from before the infrastructure law’s enactment nationally. “Washington’s infrastructure, including our roads and bridges, have long been neglected,” said DelBene. “The bipartisan infrastructure law is a forward-looking, once-in-a-generation investment that one year in is already helping cut commute times, lower car repair costs, reduce pollution, and support good-paying, union jobs for decades to come.” In total, the Biden administration is releasing $60 billion in funding from the law across the country. More information about the announcement can be found here and a state-by-state breakdown of the funding is available here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3241 | New Dem Chair DelBene Applauds Biden Administration’s Announcement of Progress in Implementing its Housing Supply Action Plan | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released a statement following the Biden administration’s announcement of actions to increase affordable housing supply and lower housing costs for Americans. New Dems specifically called for a final fix to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit income averaging rule in our Action Plan to Fight Inflation. “New Dems know access to affordable housing is paramount to Americans’ economic security and opportunities. That’s why the New Democrat Coalition called for policies to build more affordable housing, improve access to capital for homebuyers, and lower housing costs in our Action Plan to Fight Inflation and recent letter to President Biden. “We welcome the Biden administration’s actions to advance several pertinent New Dem recommendations to maximize the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, incentivize better zoning, planning, and permitting practices, promote affordable housing development including through transportation and infrastructure programs, and improve federal financing for affordable housing development and preservation, including multifamily housing construction. These actions will help build more affordable homes and lower housing costs for American families and workers. New Dems look forward to continuing to work with the administration to close our nation’s affordable housing gap and addressing housing insecurity.” This Congress, New Dems released a comprehensive action plan to tackle the urgent challenge of inflation. This plan takes a multi-pronged approach to lower prices including actions to lower the cost of housing and increase affordable housing development, as well as strengthening supply chains to addressing labor shortages, reducing trade barriers, and making everyday necessities more affordable. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2705 | Larsen Announces In-Person Community Coffee Meetings in Burlington, Bellingham and Friday Harbor | 2022-10-07 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced locations and times for in-person community coffee meetings in Burlington, Bellingham and Friday Harbor. This week, Larsen hosted two community coffee meetings in Everett and Oak Harbor to answer questions from attendees and provide information on how his office can help constituents experiencing issues with federal agencies. Community members are welcome to attend these meetings for updates on Larsen’s work in Congress, including legislation to invest in Northwest Washington’s infrastructure, lower costs for working families and combat climate change in the Pacific Northwest. Since January 2021, Larsen has held hundreds of in-person and virtual meetings with constituents, community stakeholders and elected officials across the Second District. Since President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Larsen has held the most infrastructure-related events among Democratic members in the U.S. House of Representatives. Last month, Larsen hosted a telephone town hall with 3,800 Second District constituents. These events are open to the public and the press. For more information or for assistance with casework, please contact Larsen’s office at 425-252-3188. Event details are subject to change. Tuesday, October 11 Larsen to Host Community Coffee Meeting in Burlington 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT American Legion Post 91 721 East Fairhaven Avenue Burlington, WA 98233 Thursday, October 13 Larsen to Host Community Coffee Meeting in Bellingham 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. PDT Bellingham Public Library Fairhaven Branch Fireplace Room 1117 12th Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Friday, October 14 Larsen to Host Community Coffee Meeting in Friday Harbor 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT Mullis Community Senior Center 589 Nash Street Friday Harbor, WA 98250 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3239 | DelBene Secures $250,000 for New Snohomish Health District Telehealth and eHealth Record Program | 2022-10-06 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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) presented the Snohomish Health District with a $250,000 ceremonial check for its new telehealth and electronic health record program and received a briefing on the program’s progress. DelBene secured the investment in the FY22 federal omnibus funding package. These resources will allow the Snohomish Health District to implement a new electronic health record system and telehealth program. Patients and staff will be able to eliminate up to 2,400 miles of travel as a result. The program’s initial use will be for tuberculosis treatment, but the department will also be able to leverage this new technology for other programs such as maternal and child health. “Our health care system is rapidly becoming digital and this federal investment that I secured will ensure the Snohomish Health District can bring cutting-edge health technology to rural parts of the county. This will help improve health outcomes, and save patients and taxpayers money,” said DelBene. “This isn’t a one-time use program. The District can leverage this technology for other uses in the future.” “This new system will greatly improve our ability to provide care wherever our staff are working,” said Shawn Frederick, Snohomish Health District Administrative Officer. “In short, this project will allow us to create the infrastructure we need in order to implement better access to health information for our community.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-senators-murray-and-cantwell-host-dot-secretary-buttigieg-apple | Rep. Schrier, Senators Murray and Cantwell Host DOT Secretary Buttigieg for Apple Capital Loop Celebration in Wenatchee | 2022-10-06 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WENATCHEE, WA – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) hosted U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for a celebration of the Apple Capital Loop project in Wenatchee. In June of last year, Rep. Schrier helped to secure a $92 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant. “I am thrilled that this grant has been awarded to this very important project and that we could welcome DOT Secretary Buttigieg here to Wenatchee to celebration the INFRA grant,” said Rep. Schrier. “Since I took office, I worked with local stakeholders to make the case to the Department of Transportation about why this project was needed. This grant moves this project forward to improve safety, decrease emergency response times, and connect our communities. I cannot overstate how much of an impact this project will have on the Wenatchee Valley!” “Wenatchee is central to commerce and activity in Washington state—and the Apple Capital Loop is at the heart of it. Every day, over a hundred thousand vehicles move through the Loop, getting families and freight where they need to go, our iconic Washington state apples travel down these roads to get from growers to grocery stores, and of course, so many people visit the Loop Trail we were on today for a walk, a ride, and some fresh air,” said Senator Murray. “In short the Apple Capitol loop is a cornerstone of the community and economy, and it’s critical to make sure it’s safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. That’s why I fought so hard to bring this $92 million INFRA grant here to Wenatchee—the largest INFRA grant in the country in 2021.” “We’re really here for the over 60,000 [apple related] jobs and over 100,000 jobs with the whole tree fruit industry,” said Sen. Cantwell “And we're here to make sure that multibillion dollar industry remains competitive, and to do that we needed to improve the infrastructure. There is an average of something like 4,000 trucks that go through this area … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3235 | DelBene Announces National Landslide Strategy Resulting from Her Law | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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 the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a new national landslide strategy that includes steps necessary to equitably reduce our risk from landslide hazards. The strategy is a core element of the National Landslide Preparedness Act, legislation that she introduced and was signed into law in January 2021. “Washington state knows too well the devastating impact landslides and natural disasters can have in the blink of an eye. This law is helping us better prepare for and mitigate future disasters by equipping communities with the tools, resources, and information they need to protect lives and property. This strategy is a major step in implementing this law and I will keep working with federal agencies to ensure timely implementation of the other provisions,” said DelBene. “The next natural disaster should not become our next national tragedy.” “We may not be able to stop landslides from happening, but we can help reduce their impact,” said Jonathan Godt, program coordinator for the USGS Landslide Hazards Program. “By bringing everyone together from state, local and Tribal governments; colleges and universities; and private, community-based, and non-profit organizations, we can lower the risk landslides pose to people and property.” There are four key goals to this comprehensive strategy: Assess – Ensure that decision-makers have access to detailed, consistent, and relevant information about landslide hazards and risks across the country. Coordinate – Enable effective coordination of landslide-hazard response, mitigation, and recovery efforts across federal, state, Tribal, and local authorities. Plan – Ensure communities-at-risk, decision-makers and land managers understand and are prepared for potential landslide hazards. Respond – Ensure surveillance of and responses to landslide events are effective, equitable, cooperative, and data-driven to protect life, property, and resources. Additional aspects of the strategy include the development of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/10/04/media-press-releases-strickland-kilmer-call-funding-puget-sound-restoration/ | Strickland, Kilmer Call for Funding Puget Sound Restoration | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | 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) and Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06) urged the Senate Appropriations Committee to support $54 million in federal funding for the Puget Sound Geographic Program. They were joined by 5 of their Washington delegation colleagues. “For generations, Washingtonians have advocated for support to revitalize Puget Sound,” said Strickland. “Puget Sound is a major economic engine for our state, providing thousands of jobs and is home to many aquatic species. I urge my Senate colleagues to include this funding so we can move forward with fully restoring Puget Sound.” “Federal funding for Puget Sound recovery matters,” said Congressman Kilmer. “It matters to our region’s environmental and economic future. It matters to our efforts to recover salmon populations. It matters if we are going to respect tribal treaty rights. And it matters to the taxpayers of our region who shouldn’t have to shoulder the responsibility of recovering this iconic body of water on their own. That’s why we’re pushing hard to get this funding across the finish line.” The Puget Sound Geographic Program supports restoration of the Sound’s critical ecosystem by providing necessary grant support to state, local, and tribal governments to improve water quality, protect shorelines, and enhance fish passages and salmon habitats. Keeping a thriving Puget Sound is not only critical to our environment but to keeping thousands of jobs here in the region. The full letter text can be found below and here. Dear Chairman Leahy, Vice Chairman Shelby, Chairman Merkley, and Ranking Member Murkowski, As members of the Washington state delegation, we urge you to support the fiscal year 2023 funding level of $54 million for the Puget Sound Geographic Program that passed in H.R. 8294 earlier this year. This funding provides critical grant support to state, local, and tribal governments to implement projects that improve water quality, protect shorelines, and enhance fish passage and salmon habitat. Puget Sound… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:20:33Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2704 | Larsen to Host In-Person Community Coffee Meetings in Everett and Oak Harbor | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | EVERETT and OAK HARBOR, WA – On Monday, October 3, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will kick off a series of in-person community coffee meetings across Washington’s Second Congressional District at Everett Public Schools Community Resource Center in Everett. On Tuesday, October 4, Larsen will host a second community coffee meeting at The Center in Oak Harbor. Information about future community coffees in Skagit, Whatcom and San Juan counties will be announced soon. Community members are welcome to attend these meetings for updates on Larsen’s work in Congress, including legislation to invest in Northwest Washington’s infrastructure, lower costs for working families and combat climate change in the Pacific Northwest. During the community coffee meetings, Larsen will answer questions from attendees and provide information on how his office can help constituents experiencing issues with federal agencies. Since January 2021, Larsen has held hundreds of in-person and virtual meetings with constituents, community stakeholders and elected officials across his district. Since President Biden signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Larsen has held the most infrastructure-related events among Democratic members in the U.S. House of Representative. Earlier this month, he hosted a telephone town hall with 3,800 Second District constituents. These events are open to the public. For more information, please contact Larsen's Everett district office at 425-252-3188. Event details are subject to change. Monday, October 3 Larsen to Host Community Coffee Meeting in Everett 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT Everett Public Schools Community Resource Center 3900 Broadway Everett, WA 98201 Tuesday, October 4 Larsen to Host Community Coffee Meeting in Oak Harbor 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PDT The Center in Oak Harbor 51 SE Jerome Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-introduces-bill-create-tuition-free-community-and-technical-schools | Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Create Tuition-Free Community and Technical Schools Across the Country | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after introducing the Community and Technical College Investment Act, which would eliminate the cost of community and technical schools for students across the country. The Community and Technical College Investment Act would provide funding for states to implement tuition-free community and technical schools and establish and expand wraparound support services to help reduce financial barriers that prevent some students from enrolling in and completing these programs. "Community and technical colleges offer a pathway to good-paying jobs, but the barriers to obtaining these degrees and credentials has grown in recent decades. The bill I'm introducing today - the Community and Technical College Investment Act - would expand access to these programs by providing states with funding to be able to offer tuition-free community and technical college. The bill would also establish and expand wraparound support services, including housing, food, and transportation services, that are critical to enabling students to complete their programs. Everyone across the country should have the ability to pursue educational opportunities and job training programs without being burdened by debt. The Community and Technical College Investment Act would help make this vision a reality." The Community and Technical College Investment Act is endorsed by several organizations, including the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Renton Technical College, Highline College, and Seattle Colleges. See below for statements of support for the Community and Technical College Investment Act. "Congressman Smith's proposal to offer tuition-free community college would be a game changer for Washington state. Our 34 community and technical colleges serve people of all ages and backgrounds right in their local communities, providing the education and training that leads to well-paying jobs, career mobility and university study. Whether… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3233 | Congress Passes DelBene Bill to Boost Domestic Baby Formula Production | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congress passed the Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act (H.R. 8982), bipartisan legislation that would boost domestic baby formula production and get more product on shelves amid the continued shortage across the United States. The House unanimously approved the legislation by voice vote this afternoon. Earlier in the day, the bill passed the Senate unanimously. It now goes to President Biden for his signature. The bill temporarily lifts tariffs on safe imported ‘base powder,’ a key component filled with essential proteins, fats, and carbohydrates that is mixed with nutrients and other ingredients to make the formula that parents buy on store shelves or online. The current tariffs are 13.6% + $1.035/kg. The bill was introduced on Monday by House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Member Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Chairman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Ranking Member Adrian Smith (NE-03), and Members John B. Larson (CT-01), Dan Kildee (MI-05), and Drew Ferguson (GA-03). Its champions in the Senate include Senators Mike Lee (UT), Todd Young (IN), Mike Braun, and Bob Menendez (NJ). “The passage of this legislation today is a huge win for families and will be a powerful tool in addressing the ongoing baby formula shortage. This measure, combined with the Formula Act that Congress approved in July, will help get more safe, affordable formula on store shelves and increase domestic production capacity,” said the House leads DelBene, Blumenauer, Smith, Larson, Kildee, Ferguson. “We thank our colleagues in the House and Senate for their overwhelming bipartisan support on this measure. This shows how we can put families first and show Americans governance can work for them.” Nationally, the out-of-stock rate for formula is 61%, down from its May high of 86% but still an unacceptable level for parents who need to feed their children. In Washington state, 67% of store shelves are out of stock. Metro areas are hit harder, with Seattle’s average out-of-stock rate at 79%. Lifting the tariffs on base powder and increasin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-introduces-bipartisan-bill-offset-child-care-costs-student-parents | Rep. Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Offset Child Care Costs for Student Parents | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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. (D-WA) and Peter Meijer (R-MI) introduced the Tax Credit for Student Parents Act. This bipartisan bill will make sure that student parents who are working to get a post-secondary degree, including vocational school and two and four-year universities, are eligible to receive the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), which helps to offset working families’ child care expenses. “Parents who are going to school are often looking to get a degree to gain employment, especially in this modern economy,” said Rep. Schrier. “For many student parents, child care costs are a barrier to pursuing post-high school education. By making student parents eligible for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, we will lower the cost of child care for families needing a boost and make it so parents can afford child care while they get their degree.” “Our workforce is changing rapidly, and as parents contemplate going back to school to meet these demands, they are faced with significant barriers, including the cost of childcare,” said Rep Meijer. “The common-sense, bipartisan Tax Credit for Student Parents Act ensures that all students, including those who are part-time, have access to child care resources. I am proud to join my colleague from Washington in introducing this bill, which will undoubtedly help parents looking to expand their education and training get the childcare assistance they need.” Right now, 22% of university undergraduate students, about 4 million people, are parents. And too often, the cost of child care is more expensive than the annual cost of in-state tuition at a public four-year university. It is past time to address this often-overlooked barrier so that parents can afford to learn a trade or earn a degree they need to enter the workforce. The Tax Credit for Student Parents Act will ensure that the CDCTC includes student parents by: Creating a deemed income for all student parents to make them eligible for the tax credit Expanding the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/09/29/media-press-releases-strickland-demands-solutions-joint-base-lewis-mcchords-housing-crisis/ | Strickland Demands Solutions to Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Housing Crisis | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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) asked Liberty Military Housing how the company plans to address the extensive waiting list for housing that servicemembers and their families are encountering at Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM). “For months, I have received troubling messages regarding the housing crisis at JBLM,” said Strickland. “Servicemembers and their families deserve specific answers from Liberty Military Housing about how they will address tenant concerns and reduce the waitlist by getting families housed. I won’t stop fighting until they receive it.” Liberty Military Housing is the privatized housing provider at JBLM. They are responsible for managing and developing family housing communities, building new housing, renovating existing housing, and demolishing and rebuilding existing housing in other areas. The full letter text can be found below andhere. Ms. Ramos, As Liberty Military Housing continues its ambitious six-year, $100 million renovation project at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), I wanted to make you aware of the concerns that my staff and I continue to receive about the extensive housing waiting list. I am also concerned that there was a 7.2-point drop in the FY2022 Tenant Satisfaction Survey. To be clear, I applaud the decision to renovate the homes at JBLM and will continue to support this work to ensure that JBLM becomes a Platinum A List installation. As of August 22, 2022, there are 5,139 homes on JBLM, 4,800 of which are occupied. There are only 124 homes vacant for renovation or another reason and 235 homes vacant for between occupancy-maintenance. There are currently 759 households on the waiting list. As you know, it is Department policy to rely on the private sector as the primary source of housing for accompanied and unaccompanied personnel that can receive a housing allowance. It is assumed that approximately one-third of servicemembers live in either government or privatized housing. When I reviewed the waiting list in June 2021, there were 776 … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/what-they-are-saying-rep-smiths-behavioral-health-crisis-care-centers-act | WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Rep. Smith's Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act Receives Support from Local and National Organizations | 2022-09-28 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) recently introduced the Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act, which would provide access to funding for states, cities and counties, and tribal governments to build, operate, and expand one-stop crisis care centers. One-stop behavioral health crisis care centers provide critical crisis stabilization services and wraparound services to individuals experiencing a mental health or behavioral health crisis. Organizations working at the local and federal level have voiced their support for the Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act. See below for statements of support for the Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act. "Over the past decade, the City of Seattle's support of behavioral health services has grown dramatically due to greater awareness of how to serve people with mental health needs. We strive to provide individuals with holistic care, rather than sending them to hospitals or prisons. This movement has led to a growing need for organizations that can provide this type of care. Locally, we are working to coordinate our efforts with King County to increase the capacity and number of these centers, including through the County's Mental Illness and Drug Dependency tax. However, we face a severe shortage of available centers and beds in Seattle for those in need. "Congressman Smith's legislation will fill this critical gap by funding behavioral health crisis care centers. These centers are increasingly recognized as an alternative approach to help those in crisis. Building upon the model of the Downtown Emergency Services Center in Seattle, they provide not only a safe physical location for individuals, but also wraparound services to address their physical and mental health conditions and other needs. Critically, they also allow individuals to remain in their communities—deepening their sense of stability, allowing them to put down roots, and helping them heal through the support and care of their neighbors." - Mayor Bruce Harrell, City of Seattl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2703 | Larsen, Beyer and Chu Introduce Legislation to Restore Fulbright Exchanges with China | 2022-09-28 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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), Don Beyer (VA-08) and Judy Chu (CA-27) recently introduced the Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act. In 2020, President Trump signed an executive order to end Fulbright exchanges both to and from China and Hong Kong. “Restoring Fulbright exchanges with China and Hong Kong will help the United States build its China expertise, strengthen people-to-people ties and give Chinese participants an opportunity to experience the real United States and the benefits of academic freedom,” said Larsen, a co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group and author of a China White Paper published in December 2021. “The Trump Administration's decision to terminate Fulbright Programs with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) was ill-considered, self-defeating, and short-sighted," said Beyer. "The exchange of Fulbright scholars between the U.S. and P.R.C. built a critical channel for building expertise on China and countered the increasingly negative depiction of the United States delivered by the Chinese Communist Party. Our legislation would reverse President Trump’s executive order and rebuild this critical program.” “Fulbright volunteers represent the United States abroad and forge connections with everyday people, even in countries where official relations are strained,” said Chu. “The decision by the Trump administration to end Fulbright exchanges with mainland China and Hong Kong was short-sighted and intended only to worsen U.S.-China diplomatic relations. The Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act will give Fulbright exchange students from across the United States the chance to return to China and Hong Kong again, helping to advance US interests diplomatically by improving communication and understanding between our countries.” “I applaud Reps. Larsen, Beyer and Chu’s introduction of the Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act,” said Stephen A. Orlins, President, National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. “U… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3229 | DelBene Highlights Inflation Reduction Act’s Historic Energy Savings for Washington Families and Small Businesses | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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) hosted a virtual press conference to highlight the historic energy savings for Washington families, small businesses, and municipalities included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that President Biden signed into law in August 2022. The Inflation Reduction Act delivers an unprecedented federal investment in clean energy and climate action. It is also estimated to reduce America’s carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030 through bold investments in electrification and energy-efficient products. For Washington state, the new law offers several types of savings on energy-efficient products and appliances. This includes up to: 50-100% discount on home energy efficiency and electric appliances 30% discount on home solar and battery installation $7,500 for electric vehicles $8,000 for heat pumps $5 per square foot for energy efficiency in commercial buildings “The Inflation Reduction Act is a huge victory for Washington state,” said DelBene. “We are leading the charge in tackling the climate crisis and expanding access to sustainable, clean energy resources. This new law lowers energy costs for families and small businesses while creating good-paying jobs across the state as our clean energy economy and manufacturing sectors grow.” “The Inflation Reduction Act matches our values and will enable us to act on our climate goals faster. Values are critically important, but the actions they lead to are the only thing that matters in the fight against climate change,” said Bothell Mayor Mason Thompson. “Thank you to Congresswoman DelBene and the rest of our federal delegation for passing this legislation. It gives us an opportunity to turn our values into actions faster, and we’re excited for the actions it’s going to lead to in Bothell.” “A key part of this work to making sure we are successful is having reliable funding that prioritizes investments in overburdened communities and that can build on the work our state is already doing across the economy for climate action… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3227 | Amid Ongoing Baby Formula Crisis, DelBene Introduces Bill to Boost Domestic Production | 2022-09-26 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Member Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Chairman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Ranking Member Adrian Smith (NE-03), and Members John B. Larson (CT-01), Dan Kildee (MI-05), and Drew Ferguson (GA-03) introduced legislation that would boost domestic baby formula production and get more product on shelves amid the continued shortage across the United States. The Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act would temporarily lift tariffs on safe imported ‘base powder,’ a key component that is mixed with nutrients and other ingredients to make the formula that parents buy on store shelves or online. The current tariffs are 13.6% + $1.035/kg. While the formula crisis has eased slightly from its 86% out-of-stock rate high in May, it has only improved to 61%, an unacceptable level for parents who need to feed their children. In Washington state, 67% of store shelves are out of stock. Metro areas are hit harder, with Seattle’s average out-of-stock rate at 79%. Lifting the tariffs on base powder and increasing domestic manufacturing would be especially helpful for families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), which must be used in brick-and-mortar retail stores and cannot be used for online purchases currently. About half the baby formula purchased in the United States is purchased through WIC. “In July, President Biden signed legislation that I introduced to make it cheaper to buy imported baby formula. While we’ve seen more formula on shelves since then, too many families are struggling to find and afford the food their children need,” said DelBene. “The legislation I’m introducing today will build on that progress by helping increase domestic formula production. I’m hopeful that this bill can move with the same speed and bipartisan support that the previous legislation had.” “Congresswoman DelBene has been a tireless champion in combating the ongoing infant formula shortage. Our legislation passed in July to temporarily suspe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-introduces-legislation-build-and-expand-one-stop-behavioral-health | Rep. Smith Introduces Legislation to Build and Expand One-Stop Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Across the Country | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | September 22, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after introducing the Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act, which would provide access to funding for states, cities and counties, and tribal governments to build, operate, and expand one-stop crisis care centers. One-stop behavioral health crisis care centers provide critical crisis stabilization services and wraparound services to individuals experiencing a mental health or behavioral health crisis. "Crisis stabilization services are a critical component of the continuum of care for people experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis. As Congress continues to deploy federal funding to deal with the nationwide mental and behavioral health crisis, it is important that we set aside funding specifically for one-stop crisis care centers that provide coordinated life-saving services. The Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act would give funding to states, cities and counties, and tribal governments to build, operate, and expand one-stop crisis care centers to support individuals in crisis. This funding would make tremendous progress to connect these individuals with crucial short and long-term resources, including housing and other wraparound services that will help them recover and maintain a stable and healthy life. The Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act will empower communities to effectively support individuals in crisis and better respond to our nation's mental and behavioral health crisis." The Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act is endorsed by several organizations, including the National Alliance to End Homelessness, YouthCare, Valley Cities, Habitat for Humanity South King County, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, El Centro de la Raza, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Community Passageways, Compass Housing Alliance, and theCoalition on Human Needs. See below for statements of support for the Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act. "We appreciate Representative… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3228 | House Passes Public Safety Package with DelBene’s Support to Tackle Rising Violent Crime, Protect Communities | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 a package of four bills with the support of Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) to help improve public safety across the country with strong accountability safeguards. Violent crime has been increasing since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Washington state, violent crime (murder, aggravated assault, robbery, and rape) increased by 12.3% in 2021. “Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community and a key piece in tackling the rise in crime is making sure our local law enforcement agencies have the tools and resources they need to safely and effectively do their jobs. At the same time, to build trust between law enforcement and those they protect, we must have accountability. This package helps meet both those needs,” said DelBene. “We also cannot ignore the connection between gun violence and violent crime. Another key step the House has already taken that would address crime is stronger gun violence prevention measures such as an assault weapons ban, universal background checks, and outlawing high-capacity magazines.” The public safety package includes: The Invest to Protect Act (H.R. 6448) that would fund local police with grants to help small, local law enforcement agencies retain and recruit officers. At the same time, the bill invests in strong guardrails and accountability measures, including de-escalation training, responding to substance use disorders, supporting survivors of domestic violence, and promoting a duty of care. The Mental Health Justice Act (H.R. 8542) that would help send unarmed mental health professionals to respond to mental health crises in our neighborhoods, crucial action to save lives from potentially fatal encounters with armed police officers. The Break the Cycle of Violence Act (H.R. 4118) that would invest in evidence-based community violence intervention initiatives. This would build on the life-saving progress forged with similar investments in the American Rescue Plan. DelBene is a sponsor of the legislation. The VI… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2699 | Larsen and DelBene: Investment in Global Digital Infrastructure Boosts U.S. Competitiveness | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced the Prioritizing Digital Infrastructure Financing Act, legislation to enhance U.S. leadership in global digital infrastructure financing to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative and enhance data security around the world. “A major element of China’s Belt and Road Initiative is foreign investment in digital infrastructure projects,” said Larsen, a co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group and author of an China White Paper published in December 2021. “The United States must prioritize investing in digital infrastructure to boost U.S. competitiveness, address developing countries’ infrastructure needs and promote high standard telecommunications.” “Developing countries are yearning for digital infrastructure projects like broadband connectivity, telecommunications, and data centers that can take advantage of the increasingly digitalized global economy. In the absence of American investments, other countries are coming in to undermine our competitiveness, diplomatic relationships, and democratic values around the world. It is in our national interest to meet these global needs,” said DelBene. “This legislation will leverage existing federal programs to put the United States back on the right track as a global leader, build stronger relations with like-minded countries, and increase prosperity around the world.” “This legislation is critical to support America’s global leadership,” said American Leadership Initiative CEO Orit Frenkel. “When China sells its digital infrastructure, it brings with it authoritarian digital standards of surveillance and censorship. It is important that the United States can compete and give countries digital standards of transparency and democracy.” The Prioritizing Digital Infrastructure Financing Act directs the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to prioritize investment in projects that increase digital infrastructure and connectivity and where a competing proposal lacks high stan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-helps-house-pass-bipartisan-bill-provide-funding-smaller-police | Rep. Schrier Helps House Pass Bipartisan Bill to Provide Funding for Smaller Police Departments | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today the U.S. House passed several law enforcement funding bills, including a bill Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) is a co-sponsor of, the Invest to Protect Act. The Invest to Protect Act will provide funding to small police departments to make sure they are equipped to respond to emergencies and keep their community safe. The bill passed the House 360-64. A video of Rep. Schrier talking about this legislation can be found here. “I have been meeting with police chiefs, police officers, business leaders, and constituents across the 8th District who are concerned about increasing crime trends. In the law enforcement meetings, I’ve heard about what resources they need to keep themselves and our communities safe. I’m proud to be a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act that will make sure smaller police departments, like most of those in the 8th district, can access grants to hire and retain good police officers who know their community, purchase body cameras, and train in de-escalation and domestic violence response,” said Rep. Schrier. “I’m glad this bill passed so we can ensure our police have the resources they need. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.” The Invest to Protect Act will provide targeted, critical federal investment to local law enforcement departments with fewer than 125 officers to: Provide grants to recruit new officers, offer retention bonuses to help communities keep existing officers Make investments in officer safety, de-escalation, and domestic violence response training Increase access to body worn cameras, while also investing in cloud storage and security Offer mental health services for officers More than 95% of the nation’s local police departments have 125 officers or fewer. In addition to the Invest to Protect Act, the House also passed three other bills that will provide grants to local police departments. One is the VICTIM Act, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by Rep. Schrier that will help law enforcement agencies solve firea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3225 | House Unanimously Passes DelBene-Larsen Bill to Add Mount Vernon Court Location to Western District of Washington | 2022-09-19 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 unanimously passed H.R. 3034, legislation introduced by Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Rick Larsen (WA-02) that would add Mount Vernon as a court location in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington by voice vote. This change would make it easier for Skagit, Snohomish, and Island County residents to access the federal justice system services and attend court. Currently, the Western District of Washington has courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma. It also holds hearings in Bellingham and Vancouver. “Including Mount Vernon as a court location for the Western District of Washington will make it easier for residents of Skagit, Island, and Snohomish Counties to access our federal justice system while saving them time and travel expenses. This will benefit many defendants, attorneys, and witnesses who live and work in Northwest Washington,” said DelBene and Larsen. “We’d like to thank our colleagues in the House for their bipartisan support on this bill and urge the Senate to take up this sensible proposal quickly.” The legislation is supported by the judges of the Western District of Washington, the U.S. Attorney for Western Washington, the Federal Public Defender for Western Washington, the U.S. Marshals Service, federal law enforcement agents who come to court, the Skagit County Bar Association, and the Whatcom County Bar Association. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2701 | House Unanimously Passes DelBene-Larsen Bill to Add Mount Vernon Court Location to Western District of Washington | 2022-09-19 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 3034, legislation introduced by Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Rick Larsen (WA-02) that would add Mount Vernon as a court location in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington by voice vote. This change would make it easier for Skagit, Snohomish, and Island County residents to access the federal justice system services and attend court. Currently, the Western District of Washington has courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma. It also holds hearings in Bellingham and Vancouver. “Including Mount Vernon as a court location for the Western District of Washington will make it easier for residents of Skagit, Island, and Snohomish Counties to access our federal justice system while saving them time and travel expenses. This will benefit many defendants, attorneys, and witnesses who live and work in Northwest Washington,” said DelBene and Larsen. “We’d like to thank our colleagues in the House for their bipartisan support on this bill and urge the Senate to take up this sensible proposal quickly.” The legislation is supported by the judges of the Western District of Washington, the U.S. Attorney for Western Washington, the Federal Public Defender for Western Washington, the U.S. Marshals Service, federal law enforcement agents who come to court, the Skagit County Bar Association, and the Whatcom County Bar Association. H.R. 3034 now goes to the Senate. The bill’s text can be read here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-statement-after-house-passage-wildfire-recovery-act | Rep. Schrier Statement After House Passage of Wildfire Recovery Act | 2022-09-16 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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) released the following statement after voting for the Wildfire Recovery Act that passed the House this week with bipartisan support: “As fires become increasingly common and catastrophic because of climate change, the federal government must pursue more ways to fund and support those on the frontlines fighting wildfires. That’s why I am a proud cosponsor of the Wildfire Recovery Act, which will increase the federal government’s share of the FEMA fire response grant funding to make sure counties can recover from wildfire. It passed the House this week. I’m glad that this legislation will ensure counties will see increased funding to properly staff and fight wildfires. But fires don’t follow county lines and many times, neighboring fire departments will come to aid areas outside of their jurisdiction, exceeding budget projections and putting an unforeseen burden on localities. We saw this happen during the Evans Canyon Fire in 2020, when Kittitas County was excluded from Fire Management Assistance Grant funding while the neighboring county saw this awarded because that is where the fire was. Much more needs to be done to address this serious shortcoming and to create smarter grants that properly compensate local departments who are good neighbors and respond to wildfires outside of their jurisdictions.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-introduces-legislation-expand-national-service-coordinator-workforce | Rep. Smith Introduces Legislation to Expand National Service Coordinator Workforce | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after introducing the Expanding Service Coordinators Act, which would provide millions of dollars to improve the capacity and retention of our nation's service coordinator workforce. Service coordinators connect individuals and families living in federally assisted housing to a wide range of social services, making them a critical element of these programs. "Service coordinators are crucial to the success of federally assisted housing, but programs that fund the employment of service coordinators are currently strained. We desperately need federal funding to maintain and expand our country's service coordinator workforce to connect marginalized communities to critical social services, such as meal programs, health care, transportation, case management, and job training. This bill will fill that need by providing millions of dollars over the next five years to two primary service coordinator programs - the Multifamily Housing Service Coordinator Program and the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator Program - and incentivizing the employment of service coordinators in new affordable housing projects across the country. Vulnerable members of our communities, including seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals and families, rely on federally assisted housing. The Expanding Service Coordinators Act would bolster our nation's service coordinator workforce to elevate federally assisted housing in Washington's Ninth and across the country." The Expanding Service Coordinators Act is endorsed by several organizations, including American Association of Service Coordinators, Council of Large Public Housing Authorities, Compass Housing Alliance, KMG Prestige, LifeSTEPS, National Affordable Housing Managers Association, New England Resident Service Coordinators Inc., United Church Homes, WinnCompanies, MJ Housing Services, New Hampshire Association of Professional Service Coordinators, Volun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3224 | Transcript of DelBene Remarks at Ways & Means Hearing on Climate Crisis and Highlighting Bolt Creek Fire | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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) participated in a House Ways & Means Committee hearing on the climate crisis and highlighted the impact of the Bolt Creek Fire currently raging in her district that has burnt nearly 10,000 acres in King and Snohomish counties. Witnesses included: Jodi Sherman, M.D., Associate Professor of Anesthesiology of the Yale School of Medicine, Associate Professor of Epidemiology in Environmental Health Sciences, and Founding Director of the Yale Program on Healthcare Environmental Sustainability in the Yale Center on Climate Change and Health Paul Biddinger, M.D., Chief Preparedness and Continuity Officer, Mass General Brigham and Director of the Center for Disaster Medicine at Mass General Parinda Khatri, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Cherokee Health Systems Elizabeth Schenk, Ph.D. R.N., Executive Director of Environmental Stewardship for Providence Rich Powell, J.D., Chief Executive Officer, ClearPath Inc. Below is a full transcript. The video can be found here. Congresswoman DelBene: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thanks for holding this important hearing and I want to thank all of our witnesses for being here to talk about this important topic as well. As we sit in this hearing, parts of my district are burning. The Bolt Creek Fire has scorched nearly 10,000 acres across Snohomish and King counties. It’s forced families to evacuate and schools to close. Additionally, the fire is smothering the region’s sky with far-reaching smoke and ash. Air pollution obviously can be hazardous to anyone, but especially children, older adults, and those with existing health conditions like pneumonia and emphysema. And we’ve seen this happen before in my region with the 2015 Goodell Fire and the 2017 Suiattle Fire. As the climate crisis intensifies, these devastating wildfires are happening more frequently and with greater intensity. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/09/15/media-press-releases-strickland-advances-chehalis-tribal-rights-bill/ | Strickland Advances Chehalis Tribal Rights Bill | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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) introduced a bill to expand economic development and protect treaty rights for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis. This bill will allow them to lease their lands held in trust for up to 99 years. Watch Congresswoman Strickland’s testimony before the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States here. “I am proud to stand with the Chehalis Tribe as we work to give them greater access to economic opportunity while strengthening their sovereignty,” said Strickland. “I whole-heartedly support the Chehalis Tribe’s commitment to spurring economic development in our region,” said Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler. “It’s an honor to help advance this legislation through Congress that gives the Tribe long-term certainty with the goal of increased job opportunities for folks in Southwest Washington.” Congresswoman Strickland’s bill H.R. 6964 was brought up for a Legislative Hearing at the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States under the House Committee on Natural Resources on September 14th. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced companion legislation that would similarly extend land lease rights for the Chehalis Tribe, and spoke out in support of the Tribe during the bill’s markup before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on May 19, 2022. “This will open the door to more economic opportunities for the Chehalis Tribe. It will allow the Chehalis Tribe to lease their trust lands for up to 99 years, which will help them attract businesses create jobs for Tribal members and the surrounding community. The bill will provide the Tribe with the necessary level of flexibility to help finance and encourage economic development projects,” Sen. Cantwell said during the Senate Indian Affairs Committee markup in May. “The Chehalis Tribe – or, I believe, any other Tribes — should not be hindered because of the 1955 bill that limits Tribal ability to lease their land.” This bill would amend the Long-Term Leasing Act of 1955, which prohib… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3221 | House Unanimously Passes Bill to Improve Care for 28M Seniors, Cut Red Tape | 2022-09-14 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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 unanimously passed the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173) by voice vote. The legislation would make it easier for seniors to get the care they need and improve health outcomes by modernizing the antiquated prior authorization process in Medicare Advantage, which often still requires faxing documents to insurance companies. Nationally, 28 million seniors are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, including over 600,000 in Washington state. Many Medicare Advantage plans require providers to obtain prior authorization for certain medical procedures and tests before they can provide care to their patients. Prior authorization can play a role in ensuring people receive appropriate treatments and help control the cost of care. However, when misused, prior authorization can delay needed medical intervention and result in administrative burdens for providers. The bill would: Establish an electronic prior authorization process. Require the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to establish a process for “real-time decisions” for items and services that are routinely approved. Improve transparency by requiring Medicare Advantage plans to report to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on the extent of their use of prior authorization and the rate of approvals or denials. Encourage plans to adopt prior authorization programs that adhere to evidence-based medical guidelines in consultation with physicians. The legislation is led in the House by Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07), and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08). It has over 320 cosponsors and the endorsement of over 500 organizations. “Seniors and their families should be focused on getting the care they need, not faxing forms multiple times for procedures that are routinely approved. This takes away valuable time from providers who on average spend 13 hours a week on administrative paperwork related to prior authorization,” said DelBene, Kelly, Be… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3222 | Transcript of DelBene Remarks at Ways & Means Hearing on the Future of U.S-Taiwan Trade | 2022-09-14 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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) participated in a House Ways & Means Committee hearing on the future of U.S.-Taiwan trade. Recently, DelBene participated in a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific with Speaker Pelosi, including visiting Taiwan. Witnesses included: Bonnie Glaser, Director of the Asia Program, The German Marshall Fund of the United States Mark Wu, Independent Expert, Professor of Law & Faculty Director for the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies, Harvard University Shawna Bader-Blau, Executive Director, The Solidarity Center Russell Boening, President, Texas Farm Bureau Below is a full transcript. The video can be found here. Congresswoman DelBene: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing on the future of the U.S.-Taiwan economic relationship. The United States has long recognized that the Indo-Pacific, including Taiwan, is vital to our national security and our economic prosperity and the region’s expected to account for over half of global economic growth in the next 30 years, but many of our allies and partners in the region face real threats. To address these opportunities and challenges, we have to focus on our long-term relationships by bolstering mutual defense relationships, enhancing trade cooperation, collaborating on technology and research, forging more resilient and secure supply chains, and supporting democracies that have been threatened and attacked in recent years. That’s why I joined Speaker Pelosi on a recent Congressional delegation to the region and to Taiwan. We didn’t go to change the status quo. The Taiwanese people are facing ongoing threats from the People’s Republic of China that would trample their vibrant democracy and put them under Beijing’s authoritarian rule. The PRC’s recent military exercises and trade sanctions against Taiwan following our visit have further validated all of these concerns. Now more than ever, we have to stand arm-in-arm with the people of Taiwan and our allies and partners across the Indo-Pacifi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2698 | House Passes Larsen, Beyer Bill to Prepare U.S. Aviation for Future Public Health Emergencies | 2022-09-14 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Aviation Preparedness Plan Act, legislation introduced by Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Don Beyer (VA-08) to require the development of a national aviation preparedness plan for future public health emergencies. The bipartisan bill, which passed the House by a final vote of 293 to 133, now heads to the Senate for consideration. “Seven years ago, a Government Accountability Office study I requested during the emergence of Ebola found the U.S. lacks a comprehensive plan aimed at preventing and containing diseases through air travel and the U.S. should develop such a plan as soon as possible. Lessons learned from the Ebola and COVID-19 pandemics show the urgent need for a plan to ensure the safety of aviation crews, employees and passengers during future public health emergencies,” said Larsen, Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee. “I look forward to continue working with Rep. Beyer and my colleagues to get this bill over the finish line to keep the traveling public healthy and safe.” “A national aviation preparedness plan been could have saved lives at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic with a stronger, quicker response. It is imperative that we learn from those mistakes to do better in the future, because it is extremely unlikely that Covid will be the last pandemic," said Rep. Beyer. “House passage of this bill today is a big step toward answering the need for a coordinated national strategy to prevent spread of disease by air travel, a crucial element for pandemic response identified by government watchdogs and the U.N., among others. I thank Rep. Larsen for his leadership on this legislation, and urge the Senate to send it to the President for signature.” Larsen has long championed efforts to improve U.S. aviation safety as it relates to public health. In 2015, Larsen requested a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study on the preparedness of U.S. aviation to handle the spread of a communicable disease during the emergence of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-introduces-bill-uplift-community-based-health-organizations | Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Uplift Community-Based Health Organizations | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after introducing the Grant Assistance and Technical Education (GATE) Act, which would support community-based organizations by providing access to federal funding and offering technical assistance to navigate the federal grantmaking process. Community-based organizations provide critical public health services to marginalized communities across the country but often lack the capacity to apply for and obtain funding, including from the federal government. "It is in our best interest to support community-based organizations because of the invaluable work they do to provide quality and affordable health care to our most vulnerable and underserved communities. These organizations are essential to our nation's public health system, but many do not receive the funding they deserve because they lack the capacity to apply for and obtain funding. The GATE Act would create a position at the Department of Health and Human Services focused on helping community-based organizations secure federal funding and provide grants to support community-based organizations. Community-based organizations are closing the health equity gap in Washington's Ninth District and across the country - this important legislation would help ensure that these organizations have the resources they need to continue and expand upon that vital work." Background The GATE Act is endorsed by several organizations, including the Somali Health Board, Pacific Islander Health Board, and Refugees Northwest Counseling. The GATE Act would: Create the position of Outreach Coordinator in the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services to focus on assisting community-based organizations navigating the federal grantmaking process; and Provide grants to state and local public health entities for the specific purpose of directing those funds to build capacity in local community-based organizations focused on addressing health inequities. Funne… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3220 | DelBene, DeLauro, Torres, Bennet, Brown, Booker Statement on Extending the Expanded Child Tax Credit Before Year End | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Suzan K. DelBene | D000617 | delbene.house.gov | delbene | https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, as new data from the Census Bureau showed that child poverty dropped to a record low in 2021 in large part as a result of the expanded Child Tax Credit, U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Ritchie Torres (NY-15), alongside U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (CO), Sherrod Brown (OH), and Cory Booker (NJ), released the following statement: “Today’s Census data confirms that the expanded Child Tax Credit worked: it allowed the hard work of tens of millions of parents to pay off and helped them keep up with the cost of living, dramatically reducing child poverty and hunger. We should have never allowed this critical program to lapse, and we should not extend corporate tax breaks at the end of this year without also extending the expanded Child Tax Credit.” Today, the Census Bureau released new data demonstrating the profound impact the expanded Child Tax Credit had, enabling families to keep up with the cost of living and fighting poverty, hunger, and homelessness last year. New data reveals that: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-schrier-and-underwood-re-introduce-bill-lower-costs-eliminate-deductibles | Reps. Schrier and Underwood Re-Introduce Bill to Lower Costs, Eliminate Deductibles for Routine Childhood Doctor Visits | 2022-09-12 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswomen Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a nurse, have re-introduced the Helping Families Access Pediatric Care Act (HR 8573) that will ensure children can access necessary, affordable care. "As a pediatrician, I have seen first-hand how many families will delay or forego office visits because of high deductibles, particularly at the start of the year," said Rep. Schrier. "Unfortunately, this means that mild illnesses can turn into serious ones when they are not addressed in a timely fashion. For example, a mild pneumonia that the pediatrician could treat with oral antibiotics could turn into a severe case that would require an ED visit, hospitalization, and IV antibiotics. That is exactly the opposite of what we’re striving for and is why I'm re-introducing this bill with Congresswoman Underwood. We want to remove barriers to care, lower costs for families, and make sure that no parent needs to make the difficult decision between taking their child to the doctor and putting food on the table." “Every person in this country deserves access to high-quality, affordable health care, and from the beginning of my time in Congress, I’ve worked to lower health care costs for Americans across the country. The Helping Families Access Pediatric Care Act would help eliminate financial barriers that prevent children from seeing their nurse or doctor and accessing important health care services. Together, Congresswoman Schrier and I are working to ensure every child receives the care they need,” said Rep. Underwood. To make sure families are not discouraged from seeking appropriate and necessary care, the Helping Families Access Pediatric Care Act will ensure all outpatient pediatric care and similar telehealth visits for pediatric care are not subject to a deductible. This will enable children to receive the care they need, regardless of their insurance. "No family should be denied healthcare for their children because it’s unaffordable. Pediatricians understand all too well … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3216 | DelBene Highlights Medicare’s New Monthly $35 Insulin Cap | 2022-09-08 | 2022 | 2022-09 | 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) highlighted the new $35 per month out-of-pocket insulin cap for Medicare beneficiaries in the Inflation Reduction Act that President Biden recently signed into law. During a roundtable at HealthPoint’s pharmacy in Redmond, DelBene was joined by seniors, advocates, and health care providers who discussed how this historic new benefit will help seniors save money and access the care they need. Over 58,000 Washington seniors on Medicare used insulin in 2020 and spent an average of $675 annually on insulin, higher than the national average. Nationally, seniors enrolled in Medicare’s Part D prescription drug benefit spent $1 billion out of pocket on insulin in 2020, more than four times the amount spent in 2007. Average out-of-pocket spending per insulin prescription was $54 in 2020 – over 50% more than the new monthly $35 cap. “Over 58,000 seniors in Washington used insulin in 2020, many of whom are on fixed incomes. They shouldn’t have to worry about choosing between lifesaving medications and paying their bills,” said DelBene. “This new historic benefit in the Inflation Reduction Act will lower costs for Medicare beneficiaries and provide them with certainty going forward. This is just one way that this new law will help our seniors afford the care they need.” “The insulin cap in the Inflation Reduction Act will be a lifesaver for our country’s Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes. Many of our seniors have been struggling for years with the rising costs of insulin. Now more than ever, finances are a major challenge, and anything we can do to help make insulin more affordable will improve the health and lives of people with diabetes. We are absolutely celebrating the victory that we have for the 3.3 million Medicare recipients who need insulin, but there’s still work to be done here,” said Dana VanBuecken, a nurse practitioner at the Diabetes Clinical Research Program at Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason. “As a provider, I’m happy that Congress has made ins… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:08:33Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-announces-new-bill-protect-doctors-and-access-abortions | Rep. Schrier Announces New Bill to Protect Doctors and Access to Abortions | 2022-08-29 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | WA | Kim Schrier | S001216 | schrier.house.gov | schrier | https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today while attending an event at Planned Parenthood in Tacoma, Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), announced that she has introduced the Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act. This House bill, a companion to the bill introduced by Senator Murray, has been introduced with the two other pro-choice doctors in Congress, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07) and Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36), and will protect doctors safely performing abortions amid state Republican efforts to strip away a women’s right to choose. “If, when, and under what circumstances to become a mother is the most important decision a woman will make, and as the only pro-choice woman doctor in Congress, I will continue to do everything I can to protect women’s access to safe abortion. That includes protecting abortion providers,” said Rep. Schrier. “State legislatures across the country are using every tactic possible to restrict access to abortion, including targeting doctors. Doctors should not have their hands tied or fear criminal penalties, loss of licensure, or loss of insurance coverage if they provide abortion care. This bill would preserve doctors’ ability to perform this important medical procedure, and ensure patients and their doctors are the ones making personal medical decisions, not the government." The bill would protect doctors providing safe abortion care on the federal level, preventing state legislatures from restricting their legal practice or creating uncertainty regarding legal liability. Specifically, the bill would: Protect health care providers in states where abortion is legal from laws that try to prevent them from providing reproductive health care services or make them liable for providing those services to patients from any other state Prohibit any federal funds from being used to pursue legal cases against individuals who access legal reproductive health care services or against health care providers in states where abortion is legal Create a new grant program at the Department of J… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-statement-six-month-anniversary-russias-further-invasion-ukraine | Rep. Smith Statement on Six-Month Anniversary of Russia's Further Invasion of Ukraine | 2022-08-24 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 released the following statement marking the six-month anniversary of Russia's unlawful further invasion of Ukraine, as well as Ukraine's Independence Day. "President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people have inspired the world with their courage and patriotism in the face of Vladimir Putin's violent, unlawful aggression toward their country, especially in the past six months. I witnessed this resilience firsthand during my visit to Kyiv just last month, and I have been proud to support legislation that aids the Ukrainian people in their brave struggle for independence, sovereignty, and freedom. The Biden-Harris administration, along with U.S. allies and partners around the world, have provided economic, military, and humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people in their time of need while also holding Putin and his accomplices accountable with unprecedented sanctions against the Russian economy and war machine. "Every year, communities across the United States and around the world join the Ukrainian people in celebration of Ukraine's Independence Day - and this year's celebrations mark an occasion for even greater pride in the Ukrainian people and the country they have built, grown, and defended with bravery against Putin's aggression. The American people stand with Ukraine, and I hope for the year ahead to further strengthen the deep friendship between our two countries." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-smith-statement-student-debt-cancellation | Rep. Smith Statement on Student Debt Cancellation | 2022-08-24 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | SEATTLE, WA - Today Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after President Biden announced that he would cancel $20,000 of federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients and $10,000 of student debt for non-Pell Grant recipients for individuals making less than $125,000 per year. The new plan also includes an important provision to allow individuals to cap repayment of undergraduate loans at 5% of their monthly income. "Today's action by President Biden will help ease financial barriers and promote economic opportunity for millions of individuals and families across the country. While this will bring relief to millions of student loan borrowers, Congress must work together to reform our postsecondary education system and make investments that will lower the cost of colleges and universities throughout the U.S. so that students are not burdened by such significant debt in the future. This means bringing down the cost of four-year institutions, making community and technical colleges tuition free, and better enabling pathways to good-paying jobs such as Registered Apprenticeships. Regardless of income or wealth, individuals should have access to postsecondary educational opportunities and job training programs without being saddled with a mountain of debt for their degree or credential." A fact sheet about the Biden-Harris Administration's Student Debt Relief Plan can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/08/22/media-press-releases-strickland-calls-robust-response-monkeypox-virus-outbreak/ | Strickland Calls for Robust Response to Monkeypox Virus Outbreak | 2022-08-22 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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) is calling for an urgent federal response to the ongoing monkeypox virus outbreak. She was joined by all of her Democratic colleagues from Washington state. “As monkeypox cases rise in Washington state and across our nation, it is critical that we act now to keep our communities safe and healthy,” said Strickland. “We have a responsibility to protect the public’s health. While this virus can impact anyone, it is currently disproportionately impacting some communities more than others. The National Monkeypox Response Coordinator must increase vaccine availability, implement rapid testing, employ effective community outreach, and establish clear public health guidelines so we can stop the spread.” The full letter text can be found below and here. Dear Coordinator Fenton and Deputy Coordinator Daskalakis, Congratulations on your appointments to lead our nation’s response to monkeypox (MPV) and thank you for the outstanding work to keep Americans safe from communicable diseases. We appreciate the Administration’s monitoring of the MPV situation and designating it as a Public Health Emergency. As our home state of Washington and our nation continue to grapple with this emergency in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we stand ready to increase outreach to key communities and scale up availability of testing and vaccines. According to the most recent available Center for Disease Control (CDC) data, most (94 percent) reported cases of MPV in the United States are from men who have sex with men (MSM). To properly address this outbreak, it is critical that this group has accurate and clear information on MPV including how it spreads, how to avoid it, key symptoms, how to get tested, and access to treatment. At the same time, MPV is not confined to one demographic. Therefore, it is critical that any communication and outreach on MPV is carefully calibrated to avoid stigmatization and misunderstanding about the nature of the disease. This is key to cultivati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/08/18/media-press-releases-strickland-helps-secure-over-38-million-pierce-transit-battery-electric-buses/ | Strickland Helps Secure Over $3.8 Million for Pierce Transit Battery Electric Buses | 2022-08-18 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | WA | Marilyn Strickland | S001159 | strickland.house.gov | strickland | https://strickland.house.gov/category/press_release/ | scraper | Congresswoman Strickland is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Pierce Transit $3,870,800 as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 22 Low-No Grant Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program. This award allows Pierce Transit to purchase up to three battery electric buses so they can better serve their customers, meet their climate goals, while reducing pollution. “These battery electric buses will help Pierce Transit meet their fleet electrification goal and improve mobility and access for transit riders. I am pleased to announce that this grant funding was made available to modernize transit fleets and reduce emissions right here in the South Sound,” said Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA10). “I was happy to support this project, and to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand and enhance these grants to serve commuters and the environment.” “On behalf of Pierce Transit, I want to thank Congresswoman Strickland and her colleagues for their continued support of the agency’s work in realizing a cleaner transportation future for Pierce County,” said Pierce Transit CEO Mike Griffus. “This Low-No award will allow Pierce Transit to offer more zero-emission trips and continue moving us toward our goal of transitioning 20 percent of our fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2030.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3214 | DelBene Announces $20 Million for Green Bus Programs in King, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties | 2022-08-17 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 three public transit systems in King, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties will receive a combined $20 million for energy efficient bus lines. These systems include: The award comes from two U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration grant programs funded through the bipartisan infrastructure law that DelBene supported. The Low or No Emission Program provides state and local governments with funding to purchase or lease zero-emission and low-emission transit buses. The Buses and Bus Facilities Program assists transit agencies with replacing, purchasing, and rehabilitating buses and associated facilities. “These resources are a win for our environment and for Washingtonians who rely on our public transit systems to get to work and school, buy groceries, and visit their doctors,” said DelBene. “Thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law that I helped pass, these critical investments are helping us achieve a safer, greener future.” “Stride bus rapid transit will dramatically improve the daily commute for thousands of riders north, east and south of Lake Washington,” said Kenmore Council Member and Sound Transit Board Member David Baker. “The electric buses that this federal grant helps fund will provide a fast, reliable connection to light rail and offer a green alternative to sitting in traffic. I want to thank the Biden administration and our Congressional delegation for their partnership and support for this grant.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3213 | House Passes Historic Legislation to Lower Costs for Families, Invest in Clean Energy Future | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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, with the support of Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which will lower costs for families, make historic investments in our clean energy future, and decrease the federal deficit. The bill passed the Senate on Sunday and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. It was a top priority for the DelBene-led New Democrat Coalition and she was actively involved in shaping the legislation over the past year. The legislation includes DelBene’s Clean Hydrogen Production and Investment Tax Credit Act which would spur the development of “green” and “blue” hydrogen and DelBene’s Negate Emissions to Zero (NET Zero) Act, legislation that would substantially increase tax incentives to boost the developing direct air capture industry. “Today is a historic day for American families, our seniors, and our economy. The Inflation Reduction Act is the culmination of a year of negotiating and the final product we are sending to President Biden will provide benefits that Americans will feel right away while making important investments in our clean energy future,” said DelBene. “To anyone who says that Congress cannot do big or good things anymore, we proved them wrong today, again.” The Inflation Reduction Act: Lowers prescription costs for seniors Allows Medicare to negotiate for cheaper prescription drugs. Caps seniors’ out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs at $2,000 a year. Reduces the cost of insulin for Medicare beneficiaries to $35 per month. Provides free recommended vaccines, including for COVID-19 and shingles. Keeps health insurance affordable for millions of families Extends Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies for an additional 3 years that have saved 13 million people an average of $800 a year on health coverage. Makes it more affordable to purchase energy-efficient products and enables the U.S. to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030, the largest federal investment to combat climate … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2695 | Larsen Votes to Lower Costs for Northwest Washington Families and Seniors, Make Historic Investment to Combat Climate Change | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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) voted to lower the cost of health care and prescription drugs for working families and seniors, make a historic down payment to combat climate change and cut the deficit by $300 billion. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed the House by a final vote of 220 to 207 and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “Thanks to the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the economy is no longer on the mend – it is on the move. These critical investments ensure all Washingtonians benefit from the economic recovery by making health care and prescription drugs more affordable, creating millions of green jobs, lowering energy costs and combating climate change,” said Larsen. The IRA addresses many of Larsen’s priorities to lower costs for working families and seniors and combat climate change, including: Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs and Health Care · Enables Medicare to directly negotiate the price of prescription drugs with drug companies · Caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 per year for Medicare beneficiaries · Caps insulin copays at $35 per month for Medicare beneficiaries · Extends for three years the Affordable Care Act tax credits included in the American Rescue Plan that enabled 11,000 more people in the Second District and 95,000 people statewide to newly enroll in affordable health insurance plans. Delivering the Largest Investment to Combat Climate Change in U.S. History · Taken together, provisions in the bill will reduce carbon emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030. · Invests in domestic energy production and manufacturing, including: o $27 billion to support deployment of technologies to reduce carbon emissions, especially in disadvantaged communities o $5 billion to support healthy forests, forest fire resiliency, forest conservation and urban tree planting o $3 billion to support the purchase and installation of zero-emission equipment and technology at ports like the Port of Ev… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://schrier.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-schrier-votes-bring-down-health-care-and-prescription-drug-costs-invest | Rep. Schrier Votes to Bring Down Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs, Invest in Combating Climate Change | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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) helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that will bring down costs for families and invest in concrete ways to slow climate change. The bill now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law. Rep. Schrier’s floor remarks can be found here. “This bill brings much needed relief to my constituents who are feeling the weight of inflation and high gas prices. It helps families continue to afford health insurance. And it takes important steps to tackle this rapidly changing climate that presents new threats and disasters every year. Finally!” said Rep. Schrier. “And it does this all by making sure the wealthiest corporations pay their fair share of taxes like we all do, and without raising taxes for middle class families. This bill is a series of wins for the people I represent in Washington’s 8th District.” The Inflation Reduction Act will cut costs and invest in combating climate change by: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://strickland.house.gov/2022/08/12/media-press-releases-strickland-votes-lower-costs-south-sound-families/ | Strickland Votes to Lower Costs for South Sound Families | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 founding member of the New Democrat Coalition’s Inflation Working Group, voted today to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill lowers costs for South Sound families, combats the climate crisis, reduces the deficit, and ensures that the largest corporations pay their fair share in taxes. “Across the South Sound, families have struggled to put food on the table, fill up their gas tank, and make payments for basic living expenses due to rising costs,” said Strickland. “The Inflation Reduction Act lowers costs across the board, from prescription drugs to transit to the climate crisis and much more. I look forward to this bill becoming law and providing needed relief for South Sound families. ” The Inflation Reduction Act will: Lower energy costs by hundreds of dollars per year for families. Lower prescription drug costs and caps Medicare beneficiaries’ yearly out-of-pocket expenses at $2,000. Save Americans an average of about $800 per year on their health care premiums. Empower the Department of Health and Human Services to negotiate prescription drug prices for high-priced drugs in Medicare. Require drug manufacturers to pay a rebate to Medicare if they increase their prices faster than the rate of inflation. Provide $3 billion for the Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program, an effort Rep. Strickland helped lead to better support disadvantaged communities. Improve access to vaccines and biosimilars and increase support for low-income beneficiaries. Offer a tax credit of up to $7,500 for qualified electric vehicles. Create 9 million jobs by investing in clean energy, energy efficiency, and clean manufacturing. Boost the tax credit for installing energy-efficient products. Support a fairer tax code by holding large corporations and the uber-wealthy accountable to pay their share. Fight inflation through deficit reduction. According to 126 leading economists – including seven Nobel Prize winners, three former chairs of the Council … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2697 | Larsen: $8.86 Million Federal Grant Enables Whatcom Transportation Authority to Continue to Reduce Bus Emissions | 2022-08-11 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | WA | Rick Larsen | L000560 | larsen.house.gov | larsen | https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx | scraper | BELLINGHAM, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) has been awarded a $8,862,951 federal grant to replace eight aging diesel buses with eight electric buses and to purchase and install bus chargers. “This is great news for Whatcom County,” said Larsen, a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “These critical resources enable WTA to continue to expand its electric bus fleet to reduce carbon emissions and maintenance costs while ensuring a reliable and sustainable transportation option for all.” WTA Board Chair Michael Lilliquist celebrated the announcement and highlighted how the grant will help WTA significantly reduce carbon emissions and boost bus ridership. “This much-needed funding fills a significant gap and could not have come at a better time,” said Lilliquist. “It will help turn WTA’s long-term plans for cleaner, less-polluting buses into a reality. We’ve already invested in the charging infrastructure, and have a ready power source, trained drivers, and skilled mechanics to handle the new technology. This grant removes the last major hurdle for success. WTA is grateful for the strong and continuous support of Congressman Larsen, and excited about the difference these buses will make for Whatcom County.” The grant was made possible by the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission Vehicle Program which was authorized by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Larsen supported last year. The IIJA included a provision based on Larsen’s GREEN Buses Act that commits $2.34 billion for low- or no-emission bus grants for bus transit programs. The Low or No Emission Vehicle Program awards funding to state and local governments for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, as well as for the acquisition, construction and leasing of required supporting facilities. In March, FTA announced approximately $1.1 billion available for Fiscal Year 2022 grants to help modernize bus fle… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3210 | Transcript of DelBene Remarks at Press Conference on Congressional Delegation to Indo-Pacific | 2022-08-10 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Gregory Meeks, Chairman Mark Takano, and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi held a follow-up press conference on the Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region. Below is a full transcript. The video can be found here. Congresswoman DelBene: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Chairman Takano. I am Suzan DelBene Vice Chair of the Ways and Means Committee. I’m from the great state of Washington and Chairman Meeks wanted me to point out that the Mariners beat the Yankees last night. It was really an honor to be part of this journey with Speaker Pelosi and our entire delegation. And while it was the first time I visited every country since I’ve been a member of Congress, I have visited the region many times in my former career in business and technology. I know first-hand the very close economic partnership that we have in innovation and the long-term partnerships that we can build on. In fact, over half of all global economic growth is expected in this region over the next 30 years. It was a primary goal of our delegation and the Speaker talks about security, economy, and governance. On economy, an important goal of our delegation was to talk about how we build stronger economic ties throughout the region, increasing our economic presence is clearly key to advancing other goals that we have in terms of boosting security and strengthening democracy. We should be strengthening partnerships throughout the region with likeminded countries, and we should also be building on the partnerships we have. I think it is very, very important that we are collectively rule makers in the region, not rule takers. This is especially true when it comes to areas where we do not have international norms and standards, such as the rules that govern our digital economy or consumer rights in the digital economy. In our meetings, we discussed the opportunities of new economic initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework or the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative for 21s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases/house-passes-inflation-reduction-act-historic-investments-address-climate | House Passes Inflation Reduction Act with Historic Investments to Address Climate Change | 2022-08-09 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | House | WA | Adam Smith | S000510 | adamsmith.house.gov | adamsmith | https://adamsmith.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | August 9, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that will help tackle our nation's most pressing challenges: inflation, the cost of health care and prescription drugs, and climate change. "Today, Congress passed historic legislation that will improve the lives of the American people. The Inflation Reduction Act meets the moment by taking action to reduce inflation while also lowering health care costs and accelerating the transition to clean energy. The bill pays for these crucial investments by reforming our tax code to close unfair loopholes and ensure that the ultra-wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share. "This bill includes the single largest climate investment in our nation's history and will result in tangible progress in our fight against the climate crisis. The investments included in the bill will accelerate our clean energy economy, putting us on a path to reduce emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030. The bill will support the production of more affordable and reliable clean energy right here at home, which will create millions of good-paying American jobs and reduce our reliance on other countries. It prioritizes investments in underserved communities, with upwards of $60 billion going towards environmental justice priorities. Over the next decade the Inflation Reduction Act will prove that clean energy is not only a win for our environment but also for our economy. "Crucially, the Inflation Reduction Act will also lower health care costs for Americans by extending the expanded Affordable Care Act subsidies through 2025, finally allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, and capping out of pocket costs at $2,000 for Medicare beneficiaries. "The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act is a testament to the persistence of the Biden-Harris administration and Congressional Democrats. While Republicans in Congress reject proposal after proposal to address… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
| https://delbene.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3209 | DelBene Announces $69 Million for Transportation Projects in King, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties | 2022-08-09 | 2022 | 2022-08 | 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 northwest Washington will receive $69 million to fund three transportation projects in King, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties. These projects include: The projects are being awarded Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Discretionary (RAISE) grants, which invest in critical road, rail, transit, and port projects across the country. The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law in November 2021 with DelBene’s support and increased funding for RAISE grants to $7.5 billion. “These much-needed resources will provide better and safer ways for Washingtonians to connect to their jobs, communities, and loved ones,” said DelBene. “Securing this $69 million is a direct result of the bipartisan infrastructure law that I championed and represents a critical collaboration with our local officials to improve our region’s transportation networks.” In Bothell, construction is underway to renovate the Bothell Way regional corridor, which runs through downtown Bothell, connects State Route 522 to Interstate 405, and crosses Snohomish and King Counties. In its current state, the roadway is congested, unsafe for cyclists and pedestrians, and inadequate for public safety agencies and transit services. This project will widen the roadway, expand transit, create bike lanes, and install sidewalks to improve conditions for children and families traveling through the area. In April, DelBene sent a letter of support for this project that can be found here. “Securing a RAISE grant of this magnitude to complete the Bothell Way Multimodal project is a game changer for Bothell,” said Bothell Mayor Mason Thompson. “This investment will deliver critical safety, mobility, and livability benefits for all of our residents and businesses, many years ahead of schedule. We are fortunate to be represented by a dedicated federal partner in Congresswoman DelBene and her staff. On behalf of Bothell, thank you!” Lynnwood sits near the inter… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T02:59:24Z |
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