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ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) helped pass additional funding for vaccines and testing out of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee last night. The bill is expected to be voted on by the House of Representatives later this month. In her remarks, Rep. Schrier applauded the funding in the bill that will vastly expand at-home rapid tests, and more funding to help states distribute vaccines.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today sent a letter to Governor Jay Inslee requesting that the state consider moving Kittitas County into Phase Two of the Roadmap to Recovery Plan. Last night the state announced that all counties except the South Central region would be in Phase Two on Sunday. Kittitas County is exceeding targets in key metric areas. Rep. Schrier's letter is as follows:
Dear Governor Inslee,
ISSAQUAH, WA –Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) helped pass additional assistance for small and mid-sized farmers out of the Agriculture Committee last night. The bill is expected to be voted on by the full House of Representatives later this month. Rep.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that she has again been named to the Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee of the House Agriculture Committee. Rep. Schrier served on this Subcommittee during the 116th Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) released the following statement after voting for the bipartisan National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 that would create one million new apprenticeships over the next five years:
"The pandemic has left millions of people out of work and others looking to change careers. As we safely reopen the economy, we need creative ways to give Americans looking for work the skills they need while also filling open jobs.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today released a video to show how easy rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests are to use and what they could mean for reopening the economy and getting kids back into school.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) participated in an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing today on ramping up production of supplies for testing and vaccines. In her opening remarks, Rep. Schrier focused on the need to increase the availability of inexpensive rapid tests and expand manufacturing of the needed supplies.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) participated in a hearing today on increasing COVID-19 vaccinations and improving the supply chain. In her opening remarks, Rep. Schrier highlighted the success Kittitas County has had in getting residents vaccinated.
ISSAQUAH, WA -- In response to the continued stress and uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic has inflicted on businesses in the 8th Congressional District, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today released an updated resource guide to support small businesses and employers. The guide is intended to help struggling businesses across Washington state easily locate up-to-date resources available to them.
ISSAQUAH, WA – U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Bill Foster (IL-11) and New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today led the New Dems in sending a letter to President Joe Biden urging an increase in production and use of inexpensive, at-home rapid tests as part of his COVID-19 Executive Orders.