Skip to main content

Media

Latest News

Image
Congresswoman Schrier Hikes Portion of Enchantments with Local Leaders
October 26, 2026

LEAVENWORTH, WA – On Friday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined Chelan County leaders, environmental advocates, and a former U.S. Forest Service employee on a hike in the Enchantments Wilderness Area. During their visit, Congresswoman Schrier and local leaders collected litter on the trail, seeing firsthand the deteriorating conditions in the area that have threatened the environment, visitor safety, conservation efforts, and local economies. 

October 26, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that her Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act was signed into law. The bipartisan legislation will assess and strengthen domestic manufacturing of critical infrastructure goods to bolster manufacturing in rural communities. 

October 21, 2026

BELLEVUE, WA - Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined Overlake Medical Center and healthcare leaders, doctors, and patients this week to discuss the rising cost of medications, and her legislation to lower the price of insulin for all Americans. 

October 19, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) in introducing the Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program (NW VIP) Act, bipartisan legislation that would restore and protect wetland habitats and species in the Pacific Northwest. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ron Wyden (D-OR). 

Image
Veterans urge Rep. Kim Schrier to address mental health care shortages in Wenatchee Valley
October 16, 2026

WENATCHEE — In a meeting with Representative Kim Schrier Oct. 13, advocates called for more support to meet the growing need for mental healthcare for local veterans.

“There are really wonderful people working themselves to near expiration trying to serve veterans…We need more support,” said veteran Tony Sandoval.

Image
Congresswoman Schrier tours Ellensburg affordable housing project
October 10, 2026

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier made a trip over the Cascades to Ellensburg Thursday to get a first-hand look at an affordable housing development taking shape at the former Nites Inn Motel.

All foundations have been poured, framing is up and utility connections are underway as HopeSource transforms the derelict South Ruby Street property into a mix of renovated housing units dubbed the Pathways Project.

October 7, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) led 25 colleagues in a letter to Dr. Erica Schwartz, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to call out efforts to reject settled vaccine science and demand answers about the CDC’s efforts to implement President Trump’s childhood vaccine Executive Order (EO), underreport measles-associated deaths, and delay access to childhood immunizations.