Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA) introduced H.R. 1048, the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act. The legislation authorizes Phase III of the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan, an initiative to better accommodate the water needs of the agricultural community, conservationists, residents, and other stakeholders in the Yakima River Basin region.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that she will host Issaquah resident Jenell Payne Tamaela as her guest to the State of the Union address on Tuesday,February 5, 2019. Jenell was diagnosed with stage 3c colon cancer in Summer, 2016. She has since become an advocate for better access to health care for people with pre-existing conditions, and lower costs of prescription drugs and health care coverage. Jenell and Rep.
Washington, D.C. -- Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump announced a deal had been reached to end the 35-day long government shutdown:
"While I am happy that the shutdown will soon be over, it has been an incredibly frustrating month for hundreds of thousands of people who had to needlessly suffer. Let's be clear: this is not a way to govern.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA) gave a floor speech about how the shutdown is affecting her constituents.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) today announced that she has been selected to serve on the Education and Labor, and Agriculture Committees. The Education and Labor Committee works on issues specific to schools, children, and working families.
Washington, D.C. – Dr. Kim Schrier was officially sworn in Thursday as the new Representative from Washington State's 8th Congressional District. She was joined by her husband David and their son for this important ceremony.