Congress
For more information concerning work and views related to Congress, please contact our office.
More on Congress
ISSAQUAH, WA – Representative Kim Schrier (WA-08) voted with House Republicans for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to pass the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2024. The NDAA is an annual piece of legislation that authorizes defense programs to maintain military readiness and increase national security.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023, a bill introduced by Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA), by a vote of 330-99. This bipartisan legislation aims to improve the quality and nutrition of school lunches by allowing for reduced fat (2%) and whole milk to be served in public schools. Congresswoman Schrier is joined in introducing this bill by Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced two bills introduced by Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. The Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act and H.R. 6369, which are focused on improving health care access and outcomes, received overwhelming, bipartisan support from the subcommittee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) with members of the Washington and Oregon House delegations celebrated the Department of Energy’s announcement naming the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association’s (PNWH2) as a recipient of one of seven nationwide hydrogen hubs that will share a total $7 billion DOE investment.
Earlier this year, Rep. Schrier and Sen. Cantwell led a bipartisan group in writing a letter of support for the PNWH2’s application to the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs program (H2Hubs).
Washington Examiner
Every five years, Congress must vote to reauthorize the farm bill, a piece of legislation that funds a number of important farm, food, and forestry programs that provide critical support for America’s agriculture industry and affect the economic well-being of millions of people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) voted for the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S Representative Kim Schrier’s (D-WA) bill the Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023 (ADUFA) has passed in the House. This bipartisan piece of legislation passed out of committee unanimously and is exactly the type of no-nonsense legislation that both parties can get behind.