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July 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) participated in a Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee hearing on the wood products industry and how the industry can support climate-friendly infrastructure, jobs, and forest resiliency. During the hearing, Rep. Schrier discussed ways that the wood products industry supports the 8th Congressional District's economy. You can find Rep. Schrier's full remarks here.

July 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, last week the Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce passed 19 public health bills, including Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08)'s bill to increase routine immunizations for children.

July 16, 2021

ISSAQUAH, WA - Today, U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA), Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) introduced the National Forest Restoration and Remediation Act to help the Forest Service fund the clean-up of damaged forest lands. This bill would allow the Forest Service to collect and keep the interest earned on settlement funds, much like other Federal agencies can, in order to supplement restoration efforts.

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Rep. Schrier hiking with LRT group
July 14, 2021

ISSAQUAH, WA – The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08)'s Legacy Roads and Trails Act yesterday. Rep. Schrier testified in support of the legislation. On Earth Day this year, Rep. Schrier introduced this legislation with U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson (ID-02), Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Joe Neguse (CO-02). Rep. Schrier's remarks can be found here.

July 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that the final four of her requested Community Project Funding (CPF) priorities have been included in the House Labor & Health and Transportation & Housing initial funding bills. In June, Rep. Schrier announced that six of her requested CPF priorities were included in the Interior and Agriculture initial funding bills. With today's news, Rep.

July 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) voted to pass the INVEST in America Act, a sweeping infrastructure bill that includes $19 million for transportation projects in the 8th Congressional District and Rep. Schrier's bill to provide funding to the Legacy Roads and Trails Program.

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Rep. Schrier learning about Apple Capital Loop in Wenatchee
June 30, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Late last week, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $92 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant for the Apple Capital Loop Project.

June 29, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today announced that six of her requested Community Project Funding (CPF) priorities have been included in the House Interior and Agriculture initial funding bills. The bills will be considered on the House floor in July. Further information on Rep. Schrier's additional requests will be announced in mid-July when more spending bills are released.

June 28, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) reintroduced the Medicare Vision Act of 2021 to expand Medicare coverage to provide affordable vision care. As of now, gaps in Medicare make it hard for 60 million seniors and younger people with disabilities to afford vision services.

June 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced a $92.4 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Apple Capital Loop in Wenatchee.