Press Releases
Pass House in National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D.'s (WA-08) priorities to help local firefighters and military spouses passed the House in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA is annual legislation to maintain military readiness, enhance capabilities, and prioritize technological security.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that several of her top priorities to help local farmers, children, and firefighters have been included in the annual Appropriations funding bill. The House will be voting on a series of Appropriations bills in the next few weeks.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today announced that thousands of 8th district small businesses utilized the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) to keep employees on the payroll. After repeated calls for transparency from Rep. Schrier, the data was released this week by the Small Business Administration.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that she has held her 50th town hall. Rep. Schrier has continued to hold telephone and virtual town halls through the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today voted for HR 2, the Moving Forward Act, the House's $1.5 trillion infrastructure package.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) released the following statement after voting for the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" which included her bill, the "Kids' Access to Care Act":
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that her bill to authorize funding for Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program under the U.S. Forest Service will be included in the upcoming House infrastructure bill, the Moving Forward Act (HR 2).
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) released the following statement after voting for the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act":
"These past several weeks have provoked a range of emotions, from heartbreak and anger, to frustration and shock. The abhorrent murders of George Floyd, Manuel Ellis, and Breonna Taylor by police officers are three of too many instances of ongoing unequal justice.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that the Kids' Access to Primary Care Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in March, will be voted on by the House next week as part of HR 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, that will expand upon the Affordable Care Act.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) launched the "WA-08 Heroes" program today to highlight neighbors, businesses, nonprofits, and organizations of the 8th Congressional district that have come to the aid of their communities and stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic.