Marilyn Strickland

My May Newsletter I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From announcing the Congressional Art Competition winner and providing funds for Tacoma Housing Authority’s renovations to boost local infrastructure investments in the transportation bill, I continue to hear your feedback and…

Strickland Supporting Local Ranchers; $850K for Tenino Meat Supply Chain Lacey, WA — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $850,000 in federal funding to improve the City of Tenino’s capacity for meat processing, a major need in the regional market. “There is a growing…

Strickland Wins Local Infrastructure Developments in Transportation Bill Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the committee passed H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act:…

Marilyn Strickland Asks Space Force Chief: How Will You Address Staffing Gaps As Budget Increases? Forbes Breaking News: Marilyn Strickland Asks Space Force Chief: How Will You Address Staffing Gaps As Budget Increases? During a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Marilyn…

Conversation about cost of living going down was a ‘complete lie,’ Rep. Strickland says KING 5 Conversation about cost of living going down was a complete lie, Rep. Strickland says Rep. Marilyn Strickland discusses President Trump s visit to China. The post Conversation about cost of living going…

Strickland Presses Army Leaders on Workforce Uncertainty and Halted Poland Rotation Washington D.C. – On Friday May 15, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and General Christopher LaNeve on the existing workforce pipeline and policies, including for civilian…

National redistricting battles hit Washington state and its lawmakers The Seattle Times National redistricting battles hit Washington state and its lawmakers By Anumita Kaur Shauna Sowersby WASHINGTON — The landmark Supreme Court decision axing a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana…

Conversation about cost of living going down was a ‘complete lie,’ Rep. Strickland says KING 5 Conversation about cost of living going down was a complete lie, Rep. Strickland says Rep. Marilyn Strickland discusses President Trump s visit to China. The post Conversation about cost of living going…

U.S. Chamber, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, Puyallup-Sumner Chamber Convene Rep. Marilyn Strickland and Local Business Leaders on Surface Transportation Reauthorization US Chamber of Commerce U.S. Chamber, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, Puyallup-Sumner Chamber Convene Rep. Marilyn Strickland and…

Strickland on King 5: Rising Costs and Trump’s Lie to the American People On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joined King 5 s Madison Wade to discuss rising costs fueled by war in Iran, and the lack of transparency from the Trump Administration. The post Strickland on King…

National redistricting battles hit Washington state and its lawmakers The Seattle Times National redistricting battles hit Washington state and its lawmakers By Anumita Kaur Shauna Sowersby WASHINGTON — The landmark Supreme Court decision axing a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana…

Strickland Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner Lacey, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Camille Franco, a junior at the Schools of the Arts in Tacoma, Washington as the 2026 Congressional Art Competition winner for Washington’s 10th Congressional District.…

Strickland Introduces Childcare Access Bill Bill Expands Access to Childcare for Parenting Students Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced the Childcare Access for all Recognized Education for Parenting Students Act (CARE for Parenting Students Act). The…

Strickland Secures $850K for Affordable Housing in Tacoma Lakewood, WA — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $850,000 in federal funding to the Tacoma Housing Authority for subsidized housing renovations. “The South Sound is one of the nation’s fastest growing regions – and…

STRICKLAND ADVOCATES FOR NISQUALLY INDIAN TRIBAL RIGHTS & CLEAR CREEK HATCHERY LAND TRANSFER Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland spoke before the House Natural Resources Committee, advocating for the land transfer of the Clear Creek Hatchery. Clear Creek…

My April Newsletter I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From announcing the STEM Award program and visiting several local manufacturing businesses, to introducing a bill to address toxic chemicals killing South Sound salmon, I continue to hear your feedback and deliver on what…

Strickland Presses Pete Hegseth on Firing of General Randy George and Military Promotion Integrity Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 12, 2026, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland questioned U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.…

Strickland on TVW Washington to Washington: AI Chatbots The impact of AI Chatbots on young people is raising alarms. Lawmakers in Washington state and across the country debated countless chatbot bills to regulate its use. But in Washington D.C., President Trump looks to limit state regulations in…

STRICKLAND QUESTIONS PENTAGON ON INDO-PACIFIC READINESS AND DETERRENCE Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned Admiral Samuel Paparo, General Xavier T. Brunson, and John Noh on the deterrence and warfighting readiness of the US and its allies in the…

Strickland Introduces Bill Addressing Toxic Chemical Killing Pacific Northwest Salmon Washington, D.C. – Today, during Puget Sound Day on the Hill, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Co-Chair of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, introduced her 6PPD Task Force Act. The bill creates a Task…

Congresswoman Strickland Introduces Bill Addressing Toxic Chemical Killing Pacific Northwest Salmon On Friday, April 17, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland introduced her 6PPD Task Force Act. This legislation creates a Task Force to bridge together federal, state, tribal, and industry voices to…

STRICKLAND WARNS HOUSING COSTS ARE OUTPACING MILITARY ALLOWANCE Washington D.C. – On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned Lieutenant General Brian Eifler on the Basic Allowance for Housing s (BAH) ability to keep pace with rising housing costs, and questioned Lieutenant…

STRICKLAND QUESTIONS U.S. MILITARY READINESS; DEMANDS ANSWERS ON FIRING OF GENERAL GEORGE Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned General Christopher LaNeve on the current state of U.S. Army readiness and questioned General John Lamontagne on the current…

Georgia Republican says ouster of Gen. George will have ‘chilling effect’ on military The Hill | Georgia Republican says ouster of Gen. George will have ‘chilling effect’ on military By: Filip Timotija Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) said during a hearing on Wednesday that Defense Secretary Pete…

Bill could lift decades-old funding lockout for Nisqually fish hatchery The Seattle Times | Bill could lift decades-old funding lockout for Nisqually fish hatchery By: Anumita Kaur WASHINGTON — Once-abundant groundwater has dwindled at the Nisqually Clear Creek Hatchery near Olympia. Now, the…

Strickland on Scott MacFarlane Reports: Trump Fiddles as War Talks COLLAPSE… What’s Next?? As Vice President JD Vance fails to broker a peace deal with Iran, Trump takes in a UFC fight as he risks looking incredible indifferent to the economic turmoil here at home as a result of his Middle East…

Congress Halts Army Plan to Close Museums Holding Irreplaceable History Military.com | Congress Halts Army Plan to Close Museums Holding Irreplaceable History By: Allen Frazier The U.S. Army has frozen plans to close more than two dozen of its museums after Congress passed legislation barring the…

My March Newsletter I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From announcing federal funding for the Meeker Street Project in Puyallup to launching the Congressional Art Program and introducing a bill to transfer the Clear Creek Hatchery to Nisqually ownership, I continue to hear your…

Feds pause plan to close multiple military history museums, including Lewis Army Museum at JBLM KING 5 | Feds pause plan to close multiple military history museums, including Lewis Army Museum at JBLM By: Jake Johns Originally, the U.S. Army Center of Military History planned to close 29 army…

Strickland on CNN NewsNight: Trump Is DHS Shutdown’s One True Villain On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joined CNN’s Kasie Hunt on Abby Phillip’s NewsNight, covering Trump’s war in Iran, the DHS Shutdown that’s hurting TSA officers, and ICE agents in US airports. The…

Pierce County Council Frames Public Safety Through Policy and Civic Tone Tacoma Weekly | Pierce County Council Frames Public Safety Through Policy and Civic Tone By: Brian Kidd A spate of meetings earlier in the week converged on a central theme at the Pierce County Council’s March 17 meeting:…

Army has update on the fight to save its only museum on the West Coast The Olympian: Army has update on the fight to save its only museum on the West Coast By Simone Carter Last summer, U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland demanded answers from the Army secretary in a letter opposing the proposed closure…

STRICKLAND DEMANDS ANSWERS TO COAST GUARD STATION CLOSURES Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Strickland questioned Vice Commandant Thomas Allan on workforce growth, retention, and development, and on the 25 Coast Guard stations that have been closed or downgraded since 2024. Rep. Strickland offers…

Strickland Secures $250K for Edgewood Trail Completion Lakewood, WA — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $250,000 in federal funding for the City of Edgewood’s Interurban Trail. “The federal funding will further connect our South Sound communities and improve access to…

Marilyn Strickland Sounds Alarm On Low Number Of U.S. Missile Interceptors Amid Strikes On Iran Forbes Breaking News: Marilyn Strickland Sounds Alarm On Low Number Of U.S. Missile Interceptors Amid Strikes On Iran During a House Armed Services Committee hearing last week, Rep. Marilyn Strickland…

Strickland Secures $850K for Puyallup’s Meeker Festival Street Lakewood, WA — Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced $850,000 in federal funding for the City of Puyallup’s Meeker Festival Street project. “Revitalizing the Meeker Festival…

Will Nisqually Tribe own a major salmon hatchery? There’s a push from lawmakers The Olympian | Will Nisqually Tribe own a major salmon hatchery? There’s a push from lawmakers By: Ty Vinson Three Washington lawmakers have kickstarted an effort to restore the Nisqually Indian Tribe’s ownership of the…

WAVERLY DAVIS AND RION WALKER WIN BLACK HISTORY MONTH ESSAY COMPETITION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2300] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

ILL-CONCEIVED BUDGET RESOLUTION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H778-H779] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

CELEBRATING ALLYSHIP OF BLACK AND AAPI COMMUNITY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Page H827] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

RECOGNIZING VANCE LELLI Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E920] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

RECOGNIZING IAN "SHIGE" AINOA Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E884] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […