In the News
“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.”
“'This vaccine has now been around for well over a year, it’s been tried and tested in hundred of millions of people. For people who are thinking about risk-benefit, you’re either choosing a vaccine, which will allow your child to be safe, to not get hospitalized, to not quarantine, to be able to be with other people. Or, you’re choosing a disease, and we know that disease can potentially cause long COVID and severe illness in children. As parents are weighing the risks, the decision is not between vaccine and no vaccine, it is between vaccine and disease.' – Rep.
“There's no word from the United States Postal Service on why many residents in Covington haven’t received mail in several days.
In a statement to KING 5, a representative for Congressmember Kim Schrier said her office has 'reached out to USPS.' Calling this issue 'concerning,' and adding that a “delay in mail delivery means a delay in life-saving medicine, paychecks, and bills.'”