Press Releases
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.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today sent a letter to PGA of America President Jim Richerson urging him and the PGA to strongly consider holding the 2022 PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, WA. The PGA announced last week that it would no longer play the 2022 PGA Championship at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that she will serve again on the Agriculture Committee. This Committee is in addition to her appointment to the Energy and Commerce Committee.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that she has been named to serve on the Health, Energy, and Oversight Subcommittees of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Rep. Schrier recently announced her selection to the powerful House committee.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) was officially sworn in for her second term as the Representative for Washington's 8th Congressional District.