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ISSAQUAH, WA –Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small announced that four farms in the 8thDistrict, Mensonides Farms, Windmill Gardens, Lee’s Fresh Produce, and Windy N Ranch, each received a Value Added Producer Grant of $250,000. According to the USDA, this $1 million investment will support these small family farms, boost local farming and marketing, and also create 18 new jobs and save 5 existing ones.
“The America COMPETES Act is moving on to the U.S. Senate after passing out of the House of Representatives last week along mostly party lines.
The legislation aims in part to repair supply chain issues and decrease America’s dependence on foreign markets for critical products, all part of an overall effort to outcompete countries like China.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) and Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced a bill to prevent and address staffing shortages during disaster and pandemic responses (HR 6634).
“A regionwide project decades in the making is forging ahead with the help of a new infusion of both state and federal funding, and the results can be seen right here on the ground in Kittitas County.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) voted in support of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act. The package includes several of Rep. Schrier’s bills and other improvements to mitigate supply chain disruptions, and invest in research, technology, and manufacturing. Rep. Schrier’s remarks on the package can be found here.
“Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) are reintroducing the Healthy Meal Time Act to reduce food waste in schools and further ensure that kids have the time to eat a proper meal.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week Congresswomen Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) re-introduced the Healthy Meal Time Act. The Healthy Meal Time Act would provide schools with best practices for scheduling lunch and recess to ensure that students have enough time to eat a balanced, nutritious meal and reduce food waste.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) has introduced a bipartisan bill that will protect consumers and ensure that companies are providing correct and accurate data to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
“The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition today will formally launch three task forces focused on tackling key aspects of the climate crisis, The Climate 202 scoops this morning.
Kim Schrier (Wash.) will co-chair the Climate and Agriculture Task Force, which will aim to ensure that the next farm bill empowers farmers to address the climate crisis.
WENATCHEE, WA – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) was in Wenatchee with USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt to announce the availability of $72.9 million through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). This program funds innovative projects designed to support the expanding specialty crop sector and explore new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products. The 8th District is home to over 4,000 farms.