Press Releases
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: As a part of her “Hire Dr. Schrier” program, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) volunteered at the Granite Falls Library, working as a library programmer alongside staff. Additionally, Congresswoman Schrier led storytime with elementary school students from the local Boys and Girls Club. In previous editions of “Hire. Dr.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), sent a letter demanding that the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, and U.S.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined physicians and researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) to discuss how DOGE and proposed federal budget cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and critical medical research have already and will further jeopardize patient access to clinical trials, cutting-edge medical research, future generations of U.S. scientists and clinical care providers, and overall access to innovative cancer therapies in Washington state.
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Sean Casten (IL-06) led 77 House Democrats in a letter to top health insurance companies urging them to continue to provide coverage for vaccines currently recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act – a bipartisan bill that is an essential step in our nation’s fight to eliminate preventable childhood deaths and severe disabilities through the increased use of comprehensive and standardized newborn screening tests. The bill reauthorizes assistance to states so they can improve and expand their newborn screening programs.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) issued the following statement on the House passage of President Trump’s request to cancel $9 billion in congressionally appropriated funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and essential foreign assistance, including global health and food programs.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined a group of Senate and House colleagues to introduce the Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act to stop drug trafficking on social media platforms and help law enforcement counter the sale of illicit drugs on social media platforms. The bill requires social media companies and other communication service providers to alert federal law enforcement when illegal drug dealing and distribution occur on their platforms.
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, the House passed Congresswoman Kim Schrier’s M.D. (WA-08) Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act. The bipartisan legislation supports Washington’s clean energy sector and affordable energy for ratepayers by enhancing efficiency and transparency for all parties involved in the hydropower dam licensing process. Congresswoman Schrier introduced this bill alongside Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01).
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) introduced the Access to Claims Data Act – a bipartisan bill that will strengthen medical research and improve overall patient care by providing physician researchers with access to Medicare claims data.