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ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today announced that her district office is partnering with the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program to hire a medically retired Veteran for a fully paid two-year fellowship in either her Wenatchee or Issaquah office. The fellow will serve as a liaison between military branches and constituents to help resolve issues with federal government, navigate the VA, and connect constituents with federal, state, and local agencies.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) released the following statement after the House passed the "Delivering for America Act," which will reverse the recent changes at the United States Postal Service that has slowed down service:

ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton:

"I was saddened to learn that former U.S. Senator Slade Gorton has passed away. Sen. Gorton dedicated over 40 years of service to our country in the military, in the Washington State House, as our state Attorney General, and as our U.S. Senator. Washington state lost one of our champions today. David, Sam, and I send our condolences and prayers to Sen. Gorton's family and loved ones."

ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today visited the Issaquah Post Office to share stories of 8^th district residents whose lives have been affected by delays and cuts to the U.S. Postal Service.

ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) spent the day on Thursday making several stops in Kittitas County to highlight recent legislative wins and meet with local officials.

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) has introduced the Repairing Existing Public Land by Adding Necessary Trees Act or the REPLANT Act (HR 7843). This legislation will expand funding for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to carry out reforestation projects in U.S. forestland damaged by events such as wildfires, insects and disease, while creating more than 48,000 jobs over the next ten years.

ISSAQUAH, WA – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced a bill to ensure projects benefiting salmon and steelhead receive equal consideration under a federal law to restore aquatic ecosystems for fish and wildlife.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) voted today in support of H.R. 1957, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). This legislation will ensure permanent, full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and creates a new trust to make infrastructure and other improvements to buildings, trails and roads on national land. The bill now goes to the President's desk.