Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – This week Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) kicked off her 8th District infrastructure tour, visiting projects that could be expanded with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that President Biden signed earlier this month.
ISSAQUAH, WA – This week, nine members of the Washington Democratic congressional delegation led by Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. (D, WA-08) and Sen.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) voted to pass the Build Back Better Act, which will bring down the cost of health care and prescription drugs, set the United States on course to meet its climate goals, create millions of family wage jobs, and ensure families have access to affordable, quality child care and pre-K.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined President Joe Biden for the signing of the bipartisanInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the Rose Garden today. Included in the IIJA was Rep. Schrier's 11th bill to be signed into law, the Legacy Roads and Trails Act. The Legacy Roads and Trails Act was introduced by U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D.
ISSAQUAH, WA – This week Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) visited the Wenatchee Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) that serves Veterans in six Washington counties. After her visit, Rep. Schrier sent a letter to Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking the VA to investigate ongoing failings at the CBOC.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) voted to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will provide critical infrastructure investments throughout Washington state and the nation. The bill also includes Rep. Schrier's Legacy Roads and Trails Act and her priorities to curb wildfires, repair crumbling infrastructure, and generate hydropower all while protecting our wildlife and waterways.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) participated in a House Agriculture Committee hearing centering on the immediate challenges to Washington state and the nation's food supply chain. During the hearing, Rep. Schrier called attention to the effects of supply chain disruption and dysfunction in the 8th District. You can view those remarks here.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) along with members of the Diabetes Caucus, introduced the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act that will make it easier for people with diabetes to access training to manage their blood glucose levels and prevent hospitalization.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Agriculture unanimously passed Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08)'s bipartisan bill to fund the remediation and restoration of damaged public lands. The National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act was introduced earlier this year with Representatives Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA).
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) met with the Biden Administration's Port Envoy John Porcari about ongoing supply chain disruptions. Rep. Schrier has been pushing for action on this complicated issue since earlier this year, when exporters in the 8th District brought their concerns to her.