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ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently visited the Electron Dam site in Orting to check in on work being done to remove sheets of used turf with rubber pellets put in place by the owners that are currently polluting the river. It is critical to get this clean up finished before winter storms bring turbulent river flows. Briefing the Congresswoman were representatives from Electron Hydro, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Puyallup Tribe. They were accompanied by fish biologists.

ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that the Nisqually and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in the 8^th district are two of eight Tribes in Washington state to receive first-of-their-kind licenses for 2.5 GHz wireless broadband services. This program created by the FCC will help close the digital divide.

ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) has introduced legislation that will ensure children can access necessary, affordable care. The Helping Families Access Pediatric Care Act (HR 8573) will make sure that outpatient pediatric care is not subject to a deductible, allowing preventative and up-front care to be affordable for all families.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) voted in support of the updated Heroes Act. The updated Heroes Act will provide more financial assistance to small businesses and families, and re-start enhanced unemployment benefits that expired in August.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today announced that she has hit the milestones of over 10,000 miles driven in the district, and over $5 million secured for her constituents.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today announced that the bill she introduced with Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), the WIC Waiver Extension Act, has passed the House. The bill was included in the Continuing Resolution to fund the government and is expected to pass the Senate and be signed by the President in the next week.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently met with Washington state Forester George Geissler and Chelan County Natural Resources Director Mike Kaputa to receive an update on the state's wildfire season and to discuss planning for future fires. They also discussed forest resiliency and management.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) spoke on the floor of the House this week in support of HR 2694, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act prior to it passing the House. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a bipartisan bill that would set clear, nationwide protections that guarantee pregnant workers the basic right to reasonable accommodations.