Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that she has been named the Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Farm Bill Task Force. As Chair, Rep. Schrier will be shaping Farm Bill policy and priorities for the almost 100 members of the Coalition.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Improving Child Care for Working Families Act. This bipartisan legislation will help working families in Washington and across the country afford child care.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would increase funding to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) export promotion programs, the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Program (FMDP). These programs help farmers around the country stay competitive in a global marketplace and ensure there are markets for their agriculture products.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently introduced the Rural Physician Workforce Production Act. This bipartisan bill aims to improve access to health care for rural Americans by increasing the number of physicians in their area.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S Representative Kim Schrier (D-WA) introduced the Kids’ Access to Primary Care Act. This bipartisan piece of legislation will increase access to primary care for children and families by strengthening Medicaid.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) released the following statement ahead of attending tonight’s State of the Union address by President Joe Biden:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that local Veteran Jose Medina will be her guest for the 2023 State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Mr. Medina served for two years as the Wounded Warrior Fellow in Rep. Schrier’s office. The Wounded Warrior Program, also known as the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program, provides employment opportunities for recently discharged Veterans within the House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to permanently fix the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and provide crucial support for Washington farmers.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today announced that she was elected by her Committee colleagues to be the Vice Ranking Member on the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee. This will be Rep. Schrier’s 2nd term on the Committee. The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest continuous standing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and has the broadest jurisdiction of any authorizing committee in the House.
ISSAQUAH, WA – This week Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) held her 100th town hall in four years. This milestone reflects Rep. Schrier’s commitment to constituent services.