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January 24, 2025

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, which would allow schools to serve whole and reduced-fat milk through the National School Lunch Program.

Led by U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Peter Welch (D-VT), and Representatives G.T. Thompson (R-PA) and Kim Schrier (D-WA), the bill seeks to improve children’s nutrition by addressing the nearly 90% of Americans who fail to meet daily dairy intake recommendations.

January 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced H.R. 649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to improve the quality and nutrition of school lunches by allowing public schools to serve reduced fat and whole milk. Congresswoman Schrier is introducing this bill together with Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture.

Issues:Health
January 16, 2025

Nearly two months after a bomb cyclone weather event swept across the Pacific Northwest, killing four people (two in Washington) and knocking out power for nearly one million customers in Oregon, Washington and parts of Canada, Washington representatives are asking for financial assistance from the federal government.

U.S. Senators Patty Murray  (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell  (D-WA) sent a letter to President Biden asking for the federal government to declare the event as a major disaster, echoing former Governor Jay Inslee’s request.

January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) sent a letter of support to President Biden calling for the president to fulfill Governor Jay Inslee’s request and declare a Major Disaster for Washington State following November’s bomb cyclone. The storm marked one of the most severe weather events in the region in recent memory. Congresswoman Schrier will hold time for media availability focused on this letter tomorrow from 9:00am to 11:00 am PST. 

January 11, 2025

Native Americans are twice as likely as others to have overdue medical bills in collection, and major problems within the Indian Health Service are a key reason, a new federal report shows.

January 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) hosted a press conference to speak on the importance of vaccines for public health, particularly their role in children’s health, and to speak out against the nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Congresswoman Schrier was joined by Dr.

January 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, Congresswomen Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) celebrated a huge win that will ensure Washington State remains a leader in clean energy production.

Issues:Energy
January 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D.’s (WA-08) bipartisan bill, the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act, was signed into law by President Biden. This piece of legislation will improve and expand access to care for children in Washington. This is Congresswoman Schrier’s 4th piece of legislation that has been signed into law for the 118th Congress and her 21st since she was sworn into office in 2019.

Issues:Health
December 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the Helping Families Access Pediatric Care Act alongside Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14). This legislation intends to make pediatric care more affordable by tackling the financial burden caused by high deductibles. 

Issues:Health
December 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) released the statement below following the termination of the Kroger-Albertsons merger and messy fall-out and lawsuit between the two grocery giants: 

Issues:Economy