In the News
“The U.S. House of Representatives approved the MAPLand Act by an overwhelming bipartisan majority (414-9) last night. The bill aims to modernize mapping systems used by public-land agencies in order to make accessing and recreating on federal lands easier and less contentious. It will now move on to the Senate for a vote.
“8th District Representative Kim Schrier reserved about $2.2 million for two Chelan County projects. Almost $1.3 million of that amount goes to expanding rural broadband Internet in the Entiat Valley; the remainder supports affordable worker housing in Leavenworth.”
“Both local Congressional Representatives gave their reactions to President Biden’s first State of the Union address.
8th District Congresswoman Kim Schrier said she is glad President Biden reaffirmed America’s commitment to protecting freedom and democracy in Ukraine. She believes the U.S. is in a much better place than a year ago and it was critical that the president discussed his plans to lower costs for Americans.”
“Many members of the delegation called on the U.S. and its NATO allies to take swift action to send a strong message to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Dr. Kim Schrier, a Democrat who represents Washington's 8th Congressional District, called Russia's invasion of Ukraine a 'breach of global peace and stability.'"
“Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act with several other House members today. It aims to lower gas prices for those in Washington by suspending the federal gas tax through January 1, 2023.
“The America COMPETES Act is moving on to the U.S. Senate after passing out of the House of Representatives last week along mostly party lines.
The legislation aims in part to repair supply chain issues and decrease America’s dependence on foreign markets for critical products, all part of an overall effort to outcompete countries like China.
“A regionwide project decades in the making is forging ahead with the help of a new infusion of both state and federal funding, and the results can be seen right here on the ground in Kittitas County.
“Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) are reintroducing the Healthy Meal Time Act to reduce food waste in schools and further ensure that kids have the time to eat a proper meal.
“The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition today will formally launch three task forces focused on tackling key aspects of the climate crisis, The Climate 202 scoops this morning.
Kim Schrier (Wash.) will co-chair the Climate and Agriculture Task Force, which will aim to ensure that the next farm bill empowers farmers to address the climate crisis.
“Washington Rep. Kim Schrier says the promised 10 million rapid tests in schools are a step in the right direction, but she wants more.”