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A bill to provide for appropriate cost-sharing for insulin products covered under private health plans, and to establish a program to support health care providers and pharmacies in providing discounted insulin products to uninsured individuals.
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Medicare should be allowed to negotiate lower prescription drug prices.
“I've worked to protect access to and bring down the cost of lifesaving healthcare, like guaranteeing $35 insulin & lowering prescription drug costs.”
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Congresswoman Schrier’s Bill to Strengthen American Manufacturing Signed Into Law
Position: The release announces that a bill directing the Commerce Secretary to study the feasibility of domestically manufacturing imported critical infrastructure goods in rural communities has been signed into law, and states support for continued bipartisan work on strengthening local and rural economies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that her Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act was signed into law. The bipartisan legislation will assess and strengthen domestic manufacturing of critical infrastructure goods to bolster manufacturing in rural communities.
“I am proud to announce that my Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act was signed into law,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “This new law will ultimately create jobs and boost local and rural economies. We need a clear understanding of what products our country absolutely needs to manufacture and what products our country is best equipped to manufacture, and this law will inform us about the role American manufacturing will play in the years ahead. I look forward to continuing this bipartisan work to strengthen our local economies and support rural communities.”
BACKGROUND: The Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act directs the Secretary of Commerce to study which high-demand critical infrastructure products are currently imported, assess the costs of domestic production, and evaluate the feasibility of manufacturing these goods in rural communities and industrial parks.
Critical infrastructure sectors include national security, the economy, public health, and safety. The findings must be reported to Congress within 18 months of enactment.
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Issues:CongressEconomy
ICYMI: Congresswoman Schrier Hikes Portion of Enchantments with Local Leaders, Urges Trump Administration Again to Address Worsening Conditions
Position: Urges the Forest Service to restore permanent staffing at the Wenatchee River Ranger District, improve trail conditions, and implement a day-use reservation system in the Enchantments Wilderness Area before the 2027 field season.
LEAVENWORTH, WA – On Friday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined Chelan County leaders, environmental advocates, and a former U.S. Forest Service employee on a hike in the Enchantments Wilderness Area. During their visit, Congresswoman Schrier and local leaders collected litter on the trail, seeing firsthand the deteriorating conditions in the area that have threatened the environment, visitor safety, conservation efforts, and local economies.
View photos and b-roll from the hike HERE.
Following her visit, Congresswoman Schrier sent a letter further urging the Trump Administration to restore adequate Forest Service staffing levels, improve trail conditions, and implement a day-use reservation system to address overcrowding and preserve this incredible wilderness area.
“Given that permanent staffing at the Wenatchee River Ranger District is still at critically low levels, it remains impossible to properly carry out basic duties of parking and trail enforcement, waste management, public safety, and forest health management, let alone the planning and implementation of a brand-new day-use management system,” Congresswoman Schrier writes. “Restoring permanent staffing positions to carry out this vital work remains a necessary first step to properly addressing issues at The Enchantments.”
The letter continues, “I strongly urge the Forest Service to identify and take short-term measures with strong community consultation to increase public safety and help relieve the local ecosystem of the wilderness before the start of the 2027 field season.”
Read the full letter HERE.
BACKGROUND: The Trump Administration’s Forest Service cuts forced the Wenatchee River Ranger District, which staffs the Enchantments, down to just one employee from 11 in 2025. Insufficient staffing has led to diminished capacity to serve visitors, inadequate land management, and overflowing toilets that threaten Icicle Creek: Leavenworth’s drinking water source.
Congresswoman Schrier has urged the Trump Administration to remedy these deteriorating conditions and pressed the administration to address poor Forest Service trail conditions and insufficient staffing in the Enchantments.
Congresswoman Schrier held a roundtable discussion in July with local leaders, emergency responders, outdoor enthusiasts, and volunteers to discuss the impacts of the Trump Administration’s cuts to the USFS on the Enchantments Wilderness Area.
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Issues:CongressEnvironment
ICYMI: As Healthcare Costs Skyrocket, Congresswoman Schrier Joins Local Leaders, Patients to Discuss Her Bill to Cap Price of Insulin at $35 for all Americans
Position: Supports the INSULIN Act, legislation to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 or 25% of the list price per month for all Americans with diabetes.
BELLEVUE, WA - Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined Overlake Medical Center and healthcare leaders, doctors, and patients this week to discuss the rising cost of medications, and her legislation to lower the price of insulin for all Americans.
Overlake Medical Center CEO Jon Duarte; Jason R. Fredrick, M.D., Overlake Clinics Endocrinology; Ingrid Gourley Mungia, VP, Overlake Medical Center Public Policy and Advocacy; Breakthrough T1D members; and patients joined the discussion with Congresswoman Schrier.
View footage from the event HERE.
BACKGROUND: Congresswoman Schrier is the first and only pediatrician in Congress, and has lived with Type 1 diabetes for over 40 years. Congresswoman Schrier recently introduced her bipartisan INSULIN Act to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35, or 25% of the list price per month, for all Americans with diabetes. Congresswoman Schrier will additionally serve as the new Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus in the 120th Congress, where she will continue her work to lower healthcare costs, improve care, and bolster medical research.
“Costs across the board are far too high for patients and families in Washington state. As a doctor with Type 1 diabetes, I was so proud to cap insulin at $35 a month for seniors a few years ago. Now I’m working to bring $35 insulin to everyone with the INSULIN Act, and then bring down the cost of other lifesaving medications,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “I was glad to join Overlake Hospital physicians, and T1D leaders and patients to discuss how we can work together to lower the cost of insulin and improve diabetes research, treatment, and self-management. I look forward to continuing my work in Congress to make healthcare more affordable and accessible, and will fight for the passage of my bill to cap the cost of insulin at $35 a month for all Americans with diabetes.”
“We see firsthand how high medication costs can affect patients and families,” said Jon Duarte, president and CEO of Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and chief executive of MultiCare’s North Sound region. “Reducing financial barriers will make it easier for people with diabetes to access the medication they need to live their healthiest lives.”
"My youngest son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 13 months old. Now 17 and a junior in high school, he has spent nearly his entire life managing this disease. For those of us with a family member living with T1D, insulin isn't an option or a luxury. It's a necessary part of our families' daily lives and an unavoidable cost of living. I'm thankful for Congresswoman Schrier's leadership on the INSULIN Act, as well as the many dedicated advocates across the T1D community fighting to ensure everyone has affordable access to the insulin they need to live,” said Keith Overa, Breakthrough T1D Greater Northwest Chapter Board of Directors.
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Issues:DistrictHealth
Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Wetland Habitats, Species in Washington State
Position: Introduces bipartisan legislation establishing a federal grant and assistance program to restore and protect wetland habitats and wetland-dependent birds in the Pacific Northwest, including the Columbia River Basin and coastal Oregon and Washington.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01) in introducing the Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program (NW VIP) Act, bipartisan legislation that would restore and protect wetland habitats and species in the Pacific Northwest. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ron Wyden (D-OR).
“Farmers, Tribes, and local communities across our region rely on wetlands and the species they protect,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “I am proud that this bipartisan bill will take a meaningful step to make sure Washingtonians continue to benefit from these important habitats that are a critical part of our ecosystem.”
“Conservation is a team effort, and everyone needs to play their part,” said Congresswoman Hoyle. “Our bipartisan bill supports habitat restoration and active management of invasive species across Northwest wetlands that support Tribes, farmers and other local economies. This work will strengthen our climate resilience, supporting these lands for the next generation.”
“Good conservation starts by bringing everyone to the table,” said Congressman Zinke. “The Northwest Wetlands VIP Act gives farmers, ranchers, Tribes, sportsmen and local communities a way to work together on voluntary projects that restore wetlands and keep working lands working. That’s how we protect habitat and water for the next generation. I'm proud to support this legislation.”
BACKGROUND: The Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program Act would establish a federal grant and assistance program empowering government agencies, Tribes, nonprofits and landowners, among other entities, to work together in both restoring and enhancing habitats for wetland-dependent birds living in the Columbia River Basin and along the coast of Oregon and Washington.
These projects include water infrastructure and management and enhancement of vegetative habitat, which could be implemented on public, private, Tribal and other land determined by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
“We’re thankful to Reps. Hoyle, Zinke, and Schrier for introducing the Northwest Wetlands VIP Act in the House of Representatives. The future of conservation is on private working lands. This important legislation will bring much-needed resources for landowners to more effectively provide multi-benefits for people, wildlife, agriculture, and wetlands in the Northwest and the Columbia River Basin,” said Jeff McCreary, Director of Operations for the Western Region for Ducks Unlimited.
"Healthy wetlands are foundational to Washington’s economy, ecosystems, and communities,” said Washington Association of Land Trusts (WALT) Executive Director Erik Kingfisher. “The Northwest Wetlands VIP Act would provide much needed investments in enhancing, maintaining and restoring these vital lands across the Columbia River Basin, Washington coastal zone, and throughout the Puget Sound. As land trusts with the skills to make these projects happen across our beautiful state, we support this bipartisan legislation that would empower landowners through a voluntary, partnership-based approach to establish an open space legacy and enable the care and restoration of these lands to sustain them for future generations."
The Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program Act is endorsed by Ducks Unlimited, Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP), Trout Unlimited, Oregon Agricultural Trust, Washington State Audubon, Washington Association of Land Trusts and more.
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Issues:CongressEnvironment
Congresswoman Schrier, Senator Murray Visit Washington State Fire Training Academy, Affirm Commitment to Invest in Wildfire Prevention and Response
Position: The release states that federal resources and policies should be expanded to support wildfire prevention and response, and criticizes the administration for weakening the Forest Service and blocking funding for wildfire programs. It affirms a commitment to protect Forest Service and USDA funding.
***PHOTOS AND B-ROLL HERE***
North Bend, WA–Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) met with leaders and firefighters from Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Washington State Patrol at the Washington State Fire Training Academy to tour their facilities and hear about what additional federal resources and policies could better support on-the-ground efforts to prevent and respond to wildfires and structural fires.
The lawmakers were joined by: Dave Upthegrove, Commissioner of Public Lands at Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR); Chad Cross, State Fire Marshal; Chief John R. Batiste, Washington State Patrol (WSP); and leaders from the Washington State Fire Academy, law enforcement, and DNR.
“Communities in the Eighth District and across Washington state are reeling from the damage of this season’s devastating wildfires that threatened lives, property, and businesses,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “I was grateful to join Senator Murray and local leaders today to thank our first responders and discuss the federal resources our state needs to recover from and prevent catastrophic fires. In Congress, I’ll keep supporting our firefighters, bolstering local response efforts, and expanding fire prevention.”
“Washington state just suffered one of the worst wildfire seasons in history. That’s why I came here to listen to the people who managed these fires and understand what they need to continue this vital work. And we are hearing more and more now that wildfire season is year-round—so we need to be preparing for it that way as well,” said Senator Murray. “Now we aren’t just facing more environmental threats that worsen wildfires, we are also facing a President who has severely weakened the Forest Service and other critical agencies—from pushing out thousands of critical staff, blocking funding for crucial programs, and chaotically changing rules and procedures on a dime—Trump has left us worse off and less prepared to prevent future wildfires. But I am fighting back, tearing up his budget, and making sure we protect funding for the Forest Service and USDA so they can continue doing the hard work to prevent and fight wildfires. When we invest in fire preparedness, we save lives and communities. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Washington State Patrol do incredible work to keep people safe. For my part, I will not stop pushing back hard for Washington state, our public lands, and for wildfire preparedness, prevention, and safety.”
2026 was one of Washington state’s worst wildfire seasons on record, with fires causing severe damage and devastating lives. Weather conditions, exacerbated by extended drought, heat, and wind, caused over 900,000 acres, or 1,400 square miles, to burn across Washington state – taking homes and lives. Three massive fires broke out and tore through neighborhoods across Spokane, the Old Trails Fire burned in northwest Spokane, the Autumn Lane Fire burned near Nine-Mile Falls, and the Fairview Fire burned in Mead.
In the Eighth District, the Little Giant, Three Queens, Sisi, King, Goat, and West Fork fires – among others – devastated communities, property, livestock, and businesses. The damages from this wildfire season continues to overwhelm state, local, Tribal, nonprofit, and private-sector capabilities.
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Issues:DistrictEnvironment
Congresswoman Schrier Joins WA Delegation in Supporting Governor’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance for Devastating Wildfires in Washington State
Position: Congresswoman Schrier joined the Washington state congressional delegation in urging the President to approve the Governor's request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance to help communities recover from the 2026 wildfires.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance to help communities recover and repair damage due to the devastating wildfires that swept through Central and Eastern Washington from July 23 through August 31.
2026 was one of Washington state’s worst wildfire seasons on record, with fires causing severe damage and devastating lives. Weather conditions, exacerbated by extended drought, heat, and wind, caused over 900,000 acres, or 1,400 square miles, to burn across Washington state – taking homes and lives. Three massive fires broke out and tore through neighborhoods across Spokane, the Old Trails Fire burned in northwest Spokane, the Autumn Lane Fire burned near Nine-Mile Falls, and the Fairview Fire burned in Mead.
In the Eighth District, the Little Giant, Three Queens, Sisi, King, Goat, and West Fork fires – among others – devastated communities, property, livestock, and businesses. The damages from this wildfire season continues to overwhelm state, local, Tribal, nonprofit, and private-sector capabilities.
“As members of the Washington state delegation, we write in support of Washington state’s addendum to include Public Assistance to their September 28th request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance due to devastating wildfire damages incurred from July 23rd through August 31st. We implore you to approve the request for public and individual assistance as quickly as possible,” members of the delegation wrote. “Washington state suffered from a historic wildfire season, with multiple wildfires ravaging parts of Central and Eastern Washington, devastating communities in Asotin, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, and Yakima Counties, as well as the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
Joining Congresswoman Schrier in the letter to President Trump were Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D, WA-03), Dan Newhouse (R, WA-04), Michael Baumgartner (R, WA-05), Emily Randall (D, WA-06), Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07), Adam Smith (D, WA-09), and Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10).
The lawmakers continued, “Local, Tribal, state, federal, and out-of-state firefighting crews deployed quickly, pooling resources to contain the fires and protect both life and property. Fire crews faced dangerous conditions, including hazardous terrain, high winds, and record-setting drought, which made the fires extremely difficult to contain. Many of these fires burned over the course of several weeks, and damaged public infrastructure like roads, bridges, public utility systems, and other essential public assets. Beyond the infrastructure that was completely lost to the wildfires, the prolonged exposure to fire, smoke, and extreme temperatures have left remaining infrastructure vulnerable to further damage and unsafe for the public.”
“These devastating wildfires have put significant stress on Washington state’s infrastructure and emergency response resources. Throughout the crisis, local, Tribal, state, federal, and international first responders stepped up and worked tirelessly to keep our communities safe. We thank you for your timely approval of the state’s request for an Emergency Declaration which provided vital federal support for both mitigation and recovery. We reiterate our full support for the October 6th request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance and thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this urgent matter,” the lawmakers concluded.
The full letter is available HERE.
Issues:CongressDistrictEnvironment
Congresswoman Schrier, Senator Bennet Demand Answers on Childhood Vaccines EO, Measles Deaths, & Delayed Vaccine Access
Position: Members of Congress urge the CDC Director to uphold scientific integrity, oppose the President's childhood vaccine Executive Order and HHS restructuring of the immunization schedule, and provide answers on the excluded measles deaths and delayed fall vaccine access.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) led 25 colleagues in a letter to Dr. Erica Schwartz, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to call out efforts to reject settled vaccine science and demand answers about the CDC’s efforts to implement President Trump’s childhood vaccine Executive Order (EO), underreport measles-associated deaths, and delay access to childhood immunizations.
“[...] As the United States is experiencing the largest measles outbreak in 35 years, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) aimed at dismantling core immunization guidelines, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to lay the groundwork for fundamentally restructuring the routine childhood immunization schedule. At the same time, reports indicate the CDC, under your leadership, excluded verified state-reported measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania from the public mortality count. All of this is happening while the CDC delayed access to fall respiratory virus vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. We are deeply concerned by this administration’s persistent efforts to reject settled science. As CDC Director, you bear a responsibility to uphold scientific integrity, and we write seeking answers on how the CDC will respond to the EO and the RFI, and how you will honor the pledge you made to ensure that the CDC leads with evidence-based public health,” began the lawmakers.
The United States is facing a decline in childhood immunization rates. Recently, the CDC reported that 280,000 kindergartners did not complete their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine series. This comes as the Trump Administration has actively worked to lower the number of recommended immunizations, break up safe and effective combination shots, and promote legal action against states unaligned with such efforts.
Additionally, the CDC has a long-standing agency precedent and prides itself on “objective data collection and reporting.” At the beginning of September, numerous reports exposed that four measles-associated deaths verified and reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health were excluded from the CDC’s public outbreak tracker for weeks, even as internal CDC systems continued to track these fatalities. This omission breaks with agency standards, and raises serious questions about the CDC’s willingness to resist political pressure over settled science.
“The health of American children and families depends on a CDC Director who is willing to follow the science, even when it may be politically inconvenient. We look forward to your response and to seeing whether the CDC under your leadership honors the commitments you made at your confirmation hearing,” concluded the lawmakers.
The text of the letter is available HERE.
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Issues:CongressHealth
Congresswoman Schrier, WA Lawmakers, Colleagues Demand Transparency After U.S. Forest Service Coordinates with ICE on Public Lands
Position: Members of Congress demand transparency from the U.S. Forest Service regarding coordination with ICE on immigration enforcement on public lands, and contend that the agency is misusing taxpayer funds by directing resources outside its mission, particularly during a severe wildfire season.
Letter follows Labor Day incident where individuals were arrested in the middle of the night while camping at Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, 4 of 5 are still being held at Tacoma NW ICE Detention Center
PNW records devastating 2026 wildfire season – Members voice concern USFS is misusing taxpayer funds by directing resources outside of USFS scope and mission
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Representatives Emily Randall (D, WA-06), Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Jared Huffman (D, CA-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Adriano Espaillat (D, NY-13), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Andrea Salinas (D, OR-06), Adam Smith (D, WA-09), Val Hoyle (D, OR-04), Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10), Suzanne Bonamici (D, OR-01), and Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07) sent a letter to U.S. Forest Chief Tom Schultz demanding transparency regarding immigration enforcement activities on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) lands.
This letter comes after a shocking incident over Labor Day Weekend where U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) coordinated with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to arrest five men who were camping with their families in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
As of October 1, 2026, four of the five men arrested still remain in detention at the Tacoma NW ICE Detention Center.
“As Members of Congress representing the Pacific Northwest and Democratic leadership of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the House Natural Resources Committee, and the House Agriculture Committee, we are concerned that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is misusing taxpayer dollars by neglecting their mission and directing career staff to prioritize immigration enforcement on federal public lands. Particularly during a difficult wildfire season, we want to express our gratitude to the Forest Service for fighting wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and across the country,” wrote the members.
The U.S. Forest Service has undergone significant funding cuts and reorganizations efforts since the start of Trump’s second term. Since 2025, the USFS has lost nearly 6,000 workers through DOGE cuts and other factors, raising concerns about wildfire preparedness, forest health research, and public land management. Earlier this year, USFS announced consolidation efforts to shutter research and development facilities nationwide. USFS backtracked on their original proposal to close57 out of 77 research labs after public outcry. In September 2026, USFS announced they will be closing 23 labs.
The 2026 wildfire season is still underway, and Washington state has recorded one of the worst wildfire seasons to date with almost 900,000 acres being burned as of early September.
The members conclude the letter by demanding answers to the following questions by October 15, 2026:
Questions for the U.S. Forest Service:
Which agency first identified those arrested as targets for investigation, when were they identified, and what information about the targets was used to justify the raid?
Can you confirm that the law enforcement officers that first approached the families were employees of the USFS?
To what extent did USFS participate in the raid, and under what authority? Please provide any agreement or memorandum that governs cooperation between the U.S. Forest Service and DHS.
Please provide any agreement or memorandum between the U.S. Forest Service and DHS that governs the collection and sharing of visitors' identification and reservation data with DHS or ICE.
What other immigration raids has the U.S. Forest Service participated in since January 21, 2025?
What appropriations account(s) has the USFS used to fund its participation in immigration enforcement operations since January 21, 2025, and how much funding has been obligated or expended for this purpose?
Has any USFS law enforcement personnel time, budget, or resources been reallocated from other law enforcement priorities (e.g., resource protection, search and rescue, wildfire-adjacent enforcement) to support immigration enforcement operations? If so, how much of this reallocation has been disclosed to Congress since these funds were appropriated for land management and resource protection purposes rather than immigration enforcement?
Given limited agency resources, why is it a priority of the USFS to use employees in the targeting of families on public land?
The full text of the letter is available HERE.
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Issues:CongressEnvironment
Congresswoman Schrier Joins WA Delegation in Supporting Request for Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance Following Devastating Wildfires
Position: Members of Washington's congressional delegation, including Rep. Schrier, urge the President to approve the state's request for a Major Disaster Declaration with Individual Assistance to aid recovery from the 2026 wildfires.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance to help families recover and repair damage due to the devastating wildfires that swept through Central and Eastern Washington from July 23 through August 31.
“As members of the Washington state delegation, we write in support of Washington state’s September 28th request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance due to devastating wildfire damages incurred from July 23 through August 31. We implore you to approve the request for assistance as quickly as possible,” members of the delegation wrote. “A record-setting drought and an unusually small snowpack contributed to numerous large and fast-moving wildfires in Central and Eastern Washington, devastating communities in Benton, Spokane, Stevens, and Okanogan Counties, as well as on the Spokane Indian Reservation. These fires spread rapidly, jumping roads and rivers, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate quickly, with many escaping with little more than they could carry.”
Congresswoman Schrier joined the effort led by Senator Murray (D-WA) alongside Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Representatives Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D, WA-03), Dan Newhouse (R, WA-04), Michael Baumgartner (R, WA-05), Emily Randall (D, WA-06), Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07), Adam Smith (D, WA-09), and Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10).
2026 was one of Washington state’s worst wildfire seasons on record, with fires causing severe damage and devastating lives. Weather conditions, exacerbated by extended drought, heat, and wind, caused over 900,000 acres, or 1,400 square miles, to burn across Washington state – taking homes and lives. Three massive fires broke out and tore through neighborhoods across Spokane, the Old Trails Fire burned in northwest Spokane, the Autumn Lane Fire burned near Nine-Mile Falls, and the Fairview Fire burned in Mead.
In the Eighth District, the Little Giant, Three Queens, Sisi, King, Goat, and West Fork fires – among others – devastated communities, property, livestock, and businesses. The damages from this wildfire season continues to overwhelm state, local, Tribal, nonprofit, and private-sector capabilities.
The lawmakers continued, “Local, state, and federal resources responded quickly to the wildfires. Firefighting crews from around the country, as well as international firefighting forces and the National Guard, deployed to Washington state to assist local first responders with evacuations and firefighting. While their heroic efforts helped to contain these devastating fires, federal assistance is required to support communities as they begin to rebuild. The fires destroyed over 2,500 structures, including entire neighborhoods, and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. Ultimately, over 650 primary residences were destroyed by these fast-moving wildfires, leaving hundreds of Washingtonians displaced.”
“Throughout this crisis, state, local, Tribal, and federal first responders have stepped up and worked tirelessly to keep our communities secure. We are incredibly grateful for their diligent work and careful coordination to keep Washingtonians safe and informed throughout this disaster, as well as for your prompt approval of the state’s Emergency Declaration request submitted on August 2nd, which allowed for critical federal assistance that supported fire suppression, emergency shelter operations, and other vital needs. We reiterate our full support for the September 28th request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance,” the delegation concluded.
The full letter is available HERE.
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Issues:CongressDistrictEnvironment
Congresswoman Schrier’s Bill to Bolster Clean, Affordable Hydropower Energy and Enhance River Health Signed Into Law
Position: The release announces that the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, a bipartisan bill to increase transparency and efficiency in the FERC hydropower dam relicensing process, has been signed into law. It states support for clean hydropower, reducing energy costs, and cutting permitting red tape.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that her Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act was signed into law. The bipartisan legislation supports Washington’s clean, affordable hydropower and the healthy management of rivers by enhancing efficiency and transparency for parties involved in the hydropower dam licensing process. Congresswoman Schrier introduced this legislation alongside Congressman Russ Fulcher (ID-01).
“I am thrilled to announce that my bipartisan Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act was signed into law,” said Congresswoman Schrier. “This law will bring transparency and clarity to the licensing process, better informing our communities and dam operators on license status and providing Congress with tools to further streamline the licensing process. I look forward to continuing this work to reduce energy costs, manage river resources, and cut red tape."
The legislation is supported by the National Hydropower Association, American Whitewater, ClearPath Action, and American Rivers.
"I am proud to see the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act signed into law. This is an important piece of legislation that will effectively cut federal red tape around hydropower relicensing applications. With nearly 600 water storage dams across Idaho, we must focus on efficient licensing processes to keep our dams running and support clean energy growth," said Congressman Fulcher.
“Hydropower provides 30 million Americans clean, reliable power; it's the shock absorber of the grid, delivering 24/7 power when other resources can't. It also provides other public benefits like flood control, irrigation, and recreation. The Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act shines an important light on our broken permitting process. I commend Representatives Schrier and Fulcher and Senators Cortez Masto and Daines for leading the charge,” said National Hydropower Association President and CEO Malcom Woolf.
“We thank Representatives Schrier and Fulcher for their leadership in advancing greater transparency in the hydropower licensing process," said Kelly Catlett, Senior Advisor at American Rivers Action Fund. "Greater transparency into the status of licensing proceedings can help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and bring greater clarity and accountability to the process. A more efficient licensing process can help move projects toward resolution while creating better opportunities to protect and restore healthy rivers.”
BACKGROUND: Hydropower dams must relicense their dams with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in order to continue operating a facility every 30 to 50 years. On average, relicensing a hydropower facility takes between seven and ten years to complete. According to a recent DOE report, FERC relicensing activity is expected to more than double in the coming decade, threatening resource adequacy. In addition, applicants seeking licenses for new hydropower dams are the most sensitive to licensing costs and delays. Existing projects have existing revenue streams to finance relicensing costs, but new project costs are covered by the project developer.
This new law will streamline and enhance the efficiency of this process by requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) provide an annual report to Congress on the status of each hydropower dam license or relicense application. This will increase transparency for project stakeholders and give Congress a tool to improve the FERC process.
You can watch Congresswoman Schrier’s full remarks on the legislation HERE.
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Issues:CongressEnergy
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Source: open-data mirrors of the Senate eFD and House Clerk financial-disclosure systems. Disclosure within 30 days of trade is required by law (45 for spouse/dependent trades).
Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$10,000
2.RADIOLOGY PARTNERS, INC. PAC2 contributions$10,000
3.AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION PAC4 contributions$10,000
4.AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$10,000
5.USACS PAC3 contributions$10,000
6.OSI SYSTEMS INC PAC OSI PAC2 contributions$10,000
7.U.S. ANESTHESIA PARTNERS, INC. PAC D/B/A/ USAP PAC2 contributions$10,000
8.AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NEUROSURGERYPAC)3 contributions$10,000
9.SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR ANGIOGRAPHY AND INTERVENTIONS ASSOC PAC (SCAI PAC)2 contributions$10,000
10.QUEST DIAGNOSTICS2 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON$29,100
2.MICROSOFT$17,972
3.D4 LLC$14,000
4.AMAZON$11,640
5.KAISER PERMANENTE$10,600
6.PIVOTAL VENTURES$8,000
7.THE COMMERCIA CO$7,000
8.SEATTLE GENETICS$7,000
9.OPTUM WASHINGTON$7,000
10.THE COMMERCE COMPANY$7,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
