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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.
Pass House in National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D.'s (WA-08) priorities to help local firefighters and military spouses passed the House in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA is annual legislation to maintain military readiness, enhance capabilities, and prioritize technological security.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that several of her top priorities to help local farmers, children, and firefighters have been included in the annual Appropriations funding bill. The House will be voting on a series of Appropriations bills in the next few weeks.
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today announced that thousands of 8th district small businesses utilized the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) to keep employees on the payroll. After repeated calls for transparency from Rep. Schrier, the data was released this week by the Small Business Administration.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that she has held her 50th town hall. Rep. Schrier has continued to hold telephone and virtual town halls through the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today voted for HR 2, the Moving Forward Act, the House's $1.5 trillion infrastructure package.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) released the following statement after voting for the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" which included her bill, the "Kids' Access to Care Act":
ISSAQUAH, WA – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced today that her bill to authorize funding for Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Program under the U.S. Forest Service will be included in the upcoming House infrastructure bill, the Moving Forward Act (HR 2).
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) released the following statement after voting for the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act":
"These past several weeks have provoked a range of emotions, from heartbreak and anger, to frustration and shock. The abhorrent murders of George Floyd, Manuel Ellis, and Breonna Taylor by police officers are three of too many instances of ongoing unequal justice.