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January 26, 2021

8th District Representative Kim Schrier is asking for the public's input on what her priorities should be as the 117th Congress begins.

The survey includes priorities such as assisting small businesses, improving public health, investing in infrastructure, strengthening national security, addressing climate change, trade, and expanding broadband in rural areas. The Sammamish Democrat will serve on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and is the only representative from the Northwest on the House Agricultural Committee.

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January 21, 2021

ISSAQUAH — Democratic Congresswoman Kim Schrier, who represents Washington's Eighth District, has announced she will be serving again on the Agriculture Committee.

The House Agriculture Committee has jurisdiction over federal agriculture policy and oversight, as well as nutrition programs like SNAP.

January 21, 2021

ISSAQUAH, WA – U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Bill Foster (IL-11) and New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today led the New Dems in sending a letter to President Joe Biden urging an increase in production and use of inexpensive, at-home rapid tests as part of his COVID-19 Executive Orders.

January 20, 2021

On Tuesday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier announced she will again serve on the House Agriculture Committee. This Committee is in addition to her appointment to the Energy and Commerce Committee.

January 19, 2021

ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today sent a letter to PGA of America President Jim Richerson urging him and the PGA to strongly consider holding the 2022 PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, WA. The PGA announced last week that it would no longer play the 2022 PGA Championship at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster.

January 19, 2021

ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that she will serve again on the Agriculture Committee. This Committee is in addition to her appointment to the Energy and Commerce Committee.

January 17, 2021

ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that she has been named to serve on the Health, Energy, and Oversight Subcommittees of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Rep. Schrier recently announced her selection to the powerful House committee.

January 4, 2021

Washington Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier had has introduced legislation that looks to reduce methane emissions produced by livestock. She said the Research to Reduce Agricultural Methane Act will provide funds to study innovative methods to reduce methane emissions in livestock, including through feed additives such as seaweed.

January 4, 2021

8th District Representative Kim Schrier announced Thursday that she has introduced the Research to Reduce Agricultural Methane Act to the House of Representatives.

The legislation aims to reduce methane emissions in livestock by funding innovative studies into the problem.

January 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) was officially sworn in for her second term as the Representative for Washington's 8th Congressional District.