I wanted to update you on my work over the past month. From hosting a press conference with local food banks to talk about restoring SNAP funding, to visiting Fort Blakely Lodge, and introducing a new bill to better support multigenerational housing, I continue to hear your feedback and deliver on what matters most to you.
Keeping it Local
Strickland, Eloise’s Cooking Pot, Thurston County Food Bank, Food Source Foundation Discussed SNAP Cuts and Food Resources for Families
This month, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led the Making a Difference Foundation/Eloise’s Cooking Pot, Thurston County Food Bank, The Food Source Foundation, and other community leaders at a press conference highlighting how the GOP-led federal cuts to SNAP are hurting American families and seniors, and food and nutrition resources for families in the South Sound.
Touring Fort Blakely Lodge
Toured Port Blakely’s newly completed Learning Lodge designed to support environmental education for students, educators, and community members.
Weyerhaeuser Olympia Export Yard
Visited Weyerhaeuser to get an inside look at forestry practices supporting local jobs and sustainable economic development across Washington. The company manages over a million acres of timberland across our state, and employs more than 1,500 people to support housing construction and export markets.
More from the South Sound
Announced my first annual Veteran Appreciation Ceremony as we honor the brave men and women across the South Sound who have served our country and protected our freedoms.
Met with the National Organization for Women -South Sound to discuss how we can continue advocating for the Equal Rights Amendment.
Spoke with Girl Scout Troop 41173 about my work in Congress as they earn their Democracy Badges.
Updates from the other Washington
Strickland Introduces Bipartisan Intergenerational Housing Bill
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman David P. Joyce (OH-14) introduced a bipartisan Multigenerational HOMES (Housing Opportunities for Modifying Existing Structures) Act.
Strickland, Houlahan, and Blumenthal Lead of Bicameral Legislation to Depoliticize Military Promotions
Congressmembers Marilyn Strickland, Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), introduced legislation to protect qualified military officers from being arbitrarily removed from promotion consideration for ideological or political reasons, by establishing clear standards, basic due process, and meaningful independent review.
Other Legislative Updates
As Co-Chair of the House Small Brewers Caucus, Strickland cosponsored the Brews to Barns Act , legislation that would establish a credit against the excise tax on beer for small brewers that donate spent grain for local agricultural use.
Joined a letter opposing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the Census Bureau which would violate the 14th amendment and undermine the Voting Rights Act.
Joined a letter express concern regarding ICE/DHS' interest in purchasing the privately-owned NW Immigration ICE Processing Center.
Serving You
The Congresswoman and her team are here to help you navigate these agencies, cut through the red tape, end delays, and much more. If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to call our office at (360) 459-8514 or contact us HERE.
Grants Corner
Federal grants are typically awarded and available to non-profit organizations, city, county, state, and other local government entities. Opportunities for federal funding are competitive. For more information on federal grants, please visit grants.gov or call the office: 360-459-8514.
Upcoming grant opportunities include:
OJJDP FY 2026 Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Program
OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Program
NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety: National Institute of Justice
Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program: DOT Federal Highway Administration
For more information on these grant opportunities, please click HERE.
As always, I work for you. If you need assistance, call my Lacey office at (360) 459-8514 or my D.C. Office at (202) 225-9740. For more updates, make sure to sign up for my newsletter and follow me on social media.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Strickland
Member of Congress