Marilyn Strickland

Here’s what WA’s federal delegation want residents in 2276 to know about the state Washington State Standard: Here’s what WA’s federal delegation want residents in 2276 to know about the state By: Jerry Cornfield An apple carved from Tenino stone. A photo of the Nisqually Glacier on Mount Rainier.…

Strickland Announces 2026 STEM Program Winner Lacey, WA – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Suhaas Meka, as the winner of the inaugural 2026 Congressional STEM Award Program for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. “After considering many outstanding submissions, I am…

Rep. Strickland on MS NOW: War in Iran, Hegseth’s Pentagon Reorganization, and the FIFA World Cup Rep. Strickland on MS NOW: War in Iran, Hegseth s Pentagon Reorganization, and the FIFA World Cup On Sunday, June 28, 2026, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland joined Reverend Al Sharpton on…

My June Newsletter Dear Friend, I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From opening new homes at JBLM and recognizing Juneteenth, to passing the defense policy bill out of the Armed Services Committee, I continue to hear your feedback and deliver on what matters most to you. Keeping…

HONORING THE SERVICE OF JASON JERRODD HALEY, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E595] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

House panel votes to reinstate non-Confederate base names and adopt ‘Department of War’ Military Times: House panel votes to reinstate non-Confederate base names and adopt ‘Department of War’ By: Patricia Kime A House panel voted Thursday to return the names of nine southern U.S. military bases to…

Fiscal 2027 NDAA approved by House Armed Services Committee Roll Call Fiscal 2027 NDAA approved by House Armed Services Committee By: John M. Donnelly The House is expected to take up the bill by the July recess The House Armed Services Committee approved its fiscal 2027 National Defense…

Strickland Secures Quality of Life Improvements for Servicemember and their Families Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee passed H.R. 8800, the National…

House panel advances $1.15 trillion defense bill after marathon debate The Hill House panel advances $1.15 trillion defense bill after marathon debate By: Ellen Mitchell and Filip Timotija The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) late Thursday passed the annual Defense policy bill, sending the…

Democrats Ready a Slew of Amendments for the Defense Policy Debate NOTUS Democrats Ready a Slew of Amendments for the Defense Policy Debate By: Joe Gould The three things to watch as the House Armed Services Committee takes up the defense bill. House Democrats plan to use a debate Thursday on the…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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.…

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 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…

FAIRNESS FOR SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1439-H1441] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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 ]…