Donald Trump and his Republican allies have shut down our federal government. The reason is simple: They want to continue to strip away health care from millions of Americans. Instead of stopping the health care cuts, they shut down our government. The South Sound – and Americans everywhere – deserve better. Republicans Control Every Level … Continued
After watching the Trump administration and House GOP work to gut health care since January, it’s painfully clear: They truly don’t care if you get sick. House Democrats are fighting to protect Americans’ access to affordable health care. Trump’s Big, Ugly Law Will Kick Millions of People off of Their Health Care The nonpartisan Congressional … Continued
Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) reintroduced the bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act. The bill will help new farmers and ranchers address early financial challenges. “New farmers starting their businesses often face financial barriers,” said Strickland. “This bill gives farmers immediate access to capital as they begin … Continued
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) re-introduced the bicameral Gun Violence Prevention Research Act, legislation to annually authorize $50 million over the next five years for gun violence prevent research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Make no mistake: gun violence is preventable. Republicans actively … Continued
Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the bipartisan, Ensuring Access to FMLA Leave for Military Spouses Act. The bill reduces the qualifying time for which a military spouse must be employed prior to taking Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave from 12 months to 90 days. “Military spouses deserve our support, … Continued
Marilyn released the following statement after voting against the Republican-led budget bill that resulted in the greatest, most cruel, scam in history: “President Trump and House Republicans continue to lie to the American people. They promised to lower costs on ‘day one’. Instead, they have championed the greatest scam in American history. Trump and House … Continued
U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), reintroduced the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act to provide grant assistance for those who travel long distances to receive reproductive health care, including abortion care. “In 2022, the Supreme Court ripped the promise of equitable access to reproductive medical care away from millions of Americans, and … Continued
Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland released the following statement after voting against the One Big Ugly Bill: “President Trump, Elon Musk, and House Republicans have been lying to the American people from day one. We are seeing these lies play out as children, seniors, families, and small businesses pay the price. This Republican budget scam is … Continued
on International Day of the Midwife, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), reintroduced the Maternal and Infant Delivery: Wellness, and Integration with Vital Expertise Support (MIDWIVES) for Servicemembers Act. U.S. Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) co-led the bipartisan midwifery legislation. The bill would increase access to maternity care for servicemembers and their … Continued
Today, during World Doula Week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Representative Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced the Abortion Data and Outreach to Unlock and Leverage Abortion Support Act, or the Abortion DOULAS Act. This bill would direct the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to conduct a study on the benefits of abortion doula care … Continued
