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The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is underway in North Central Washington. The fact that safe and effective vaccines were on the market less than one year after the pandemic arrived in the U.S. is nothing short of a scientific marvel, a testament to modern medicine and the work of scientists around the world.
WASHINGTON – State health officials from across the country urged a congressional committee to increase distribution of COVID-19 vaccine doses at a hearing Tuesday that also had Republicans and Democrats sparring over who was to blame for the slow vaccine rollout.
8th District Representative Kim Schrier participated in a hearing Tuesday on increasing COVID-19 vaccinations and improving the supply chain.
8th Congressional District Congresswoman Kim Schrier shared an updated resource guide for small businesses and employers. Folks can find the guide here. The guide includes details on programs and resources available for small businesses such as the Payroll Protection Program.
8th District Representative Kim Schrier is asking for the public's input on what her priorities should be as the 117th Congress begins.
The survey includes priorities such as assisting small businesses, improving public health, investing in infrastructure, strengthening national security, addressing climate change, trade, and expanding broadband in rural areas. The Sammamish Democrat will serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and is the only representative from the Northwest on the House Agricultural Committee.
ISSAQUAH — Democratic Congresswoman Kim Schrier, who represents Washington's Eighth District, has announced she will be serving again on the Agriculture Committee.
The House Agriculture Committee has jurisdiction over federal agriculture policy and oversight, as well as nutrition programs like SNAP.
On Tuesday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier announced she will again serve on the House Agriculture Committee. This Committee is in addition to her appointment to the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Washington Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier had has introduced legislation that looks to reduce methane emissions produced by livestock. She said the Research to Reduce Agricultural Methane Act will provide funds to study innovative methods to reduce methane emissions in livestock, including through feed additives such as seaweed.
8th District Representative Kim Schrier announced Thursday that she has introduced the Research to Reduce Agricultural Methane Act to the House of Representatives.
The legislation aims to reduce methane emissions in livestock by funding innovative studies into the problem.
The 117th United States Congress is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. It convened in Washington, D.C., on January 3, 2021, during the final weeks of Donald Trump's presidency, and will end on January 3, 2023. It will meet during the first two years of Joe Biden's presidency.