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Highlighting Our Region’s Priorities
Hello Folks -A lot has happened since my last newsletter (two weeks ago). Let’s jump right into it. Speaking Out Against Political ViolenceIn the wake of the shooting in Pennsylvania, it’s important for all of us to be perfectly clear: Political violence is never acceptable.In addition to praying for former President Trump’s full and swift recovery and for all those impacted by this most recent act of senseless violence, I'm also praying for our country. We must bridge the divisions, prevent … Continue Reading
July 10, 2024
Working to Modernize Congress, Improving Our Tsunami Alert System, and Investing in Safe, Reliable Transit Across Our Region
Hello Folks - I hope you all enjoyed the Fourth of July holiday last week! As summer gets into the swing of things, it’s full steam ahead for me. There’s a lot to cover so let’s jump right in. Ensuring Government Works for the American People Earlier this month, we saw the U.S. Supreme Court issue a number of big decisions. That includes a controversial decision that essentially grants Presidents legal immunity for official acts. While the court also ruled that presidents don’t have … Continue Reading
June 24, 2024
A Note to Local Grads, Plus An Update on My Work to Defend Reproductive Freedom and Support Funding for a Climate-Ready Workforce
Hello Folks - The official start of summer is finally here and I’d like to start out this week’s newsletter by giving a special shoutout to my daughter, Sophie, who recently graduated from high school - congratulations, Sophie!! I think that graduating from high school is a huge accomplishment - so if you have a recent or soon-to-be grad in your life, I hope you might be willing to share this message: First of all: congratulations on this achievement! You clearly have demonstrated a passion … Continue Reading
June 10, 2024
An Update on Major Funding Wins Across Our Region
Hello Folks -June is finally here, and we are only a matter of weeks away from the official start to summer! It’s an exciting time! We are finally seeing some evidence of the existence of the sun. Some folks are taking summer vacations. And some families have graduating seniors (including mine - congratulations to my daughter, Sophie, for graduating high school! Proud of you, kiddo!).In the meantime, I’m continuing to run from pillar to post to keep making progress for folks across our region. … Continue Reading
May 28, 2024
An Update on My Work to Support Rural Airports and Championing Our Tribal Communities
Hello Folks -Yesterday, on Memorial Day, we paused to honor and remember brave Americans who gave their lives in service to our nation. The day wasn’t about cookouts or appliance sales - it was about recognizing and honoring the sacrifices of more than a million Americans who have died in military service since the Civil War. Their sacrifices should never be forgotten.There’s a lot for me to discuss and share this week. So, let’s dive into the news and explore what’s happening around our … Continue Reading
May 13, 2024
An Update on My Work to Protect Our Environment, Support Local Jobs, and Combat Toxic Partisanship
Hello Folks -May is well underway. The warm and sunny weather has officially arrived, and things are as busy as ever in Washington, D.C., and back home in our region. From Appropriations Committee hearings to meetings with folks from across our region, I’ve been keeping busy running pillar to post, making myself available and accountable on behalf of the folks I’m so honored to represent. So, with that, let’s jump into the news!Representing Puget Sound throughout the Appropriations ProcessWe … Continue Reading
April 29, 2024
Celebrating an Important Milestone for Our Community and Our Region’s Maritime Industry
Hello Folks -May is almost here, and things are keeping busy, both in Washington, D.C., and back home in the district. There’s a lot to cover, from a weekend spent voting in the Capitol to investments in clean energy and our local maritime industry. So, let’s jump into the news of the past two weeks!Ensuring Relief for Our AlliesAmerica is stronger when we stand with our allies. That’s why, for several months, my colleagues and I repeatedly called on Speaker Mike Johnson to bring forward … Continue Reading
April 15, 2024
An Update on Economic Wins for Our Region and Supporting Our Tribal Partners
Hello Folks -I hope this week’s issue of this newsletter finds you and yours well. From the recent solar eclipse that captivated our nation to recent major investments made right here in our region, there’s a lot to cover this week so let’s get into the news!Recent Economic Wins for Our Region and Looking at the Road AheadOver the past few years, we’ve seen some major wins thanks to new bipartisan legislation that was signed into law -from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to the CHIPS and … Continue Reading
April 01, 2024
An Update on Major Appropriations Wins for Our Region … Plus - Announcing the 2024 Congressional Art Competition
Hello Folks -I hope this week’s newsletter finds you and your families doing well as we welcome the April showers (and hopefully May flowers next month). Whether you’re celebrating opening weekend of Major League Baseball (Go Mariners!) or riding out the rain in hopes of sunshine and warmer days ahead, April is always a fun (and extremely busy) time of the year for folks across our region. As for me, I’m keeping busy running pillar to post in our neck of the woods and back in Washington, D.C., … Continue Reading
March 18, 2024
Securing Funding for Projects in Our Region
Hello Folks -I hope everyone enjoyed the hues of green and the lively spirit that St. Patrick’s Day brings each year. I made corned beef and cabbage this weekend (and spent some time trying to persuade my kids that this was not punishment). With the baseball season right the corner, our Mariners are getting back into the swing of things at spring training … Maybe our bats can catch a bit of that Irish luck once Opening Day comes around!A lot happened in the other Washington since my last … Continue Reading
March 04, 2024
Averting a Shutdown (Again) – and Supporting Our Local Maritime Industry
Hello Folks -In honor of Leap Year, I re-watched the 2010 rom-com Leap Year on my flight back home on Thursday night. It’s no When Harry Met Sally (and I’m not even sure it ranks up there with Notting Hill), but it was a fun distraction from turbulence at 30,000 feet … and from turbulence in Washington, D.C.With that being said, let’s get into the news.Another Short-Term Funding FixAs regular readers of this newsletter know all too well, I’ve shared update after update for the better part of a … Continue Reading
February 20, 2024
Tax Relief for Working Parents
Hello Folks -A lot has occurred since my last newsletter. Among other things, I was mistaken for a 64-year-old. In the reporter’s defense, he mistook me for Val Kilmer (which, honestly, is just kind of cool for me).There’s also been some bipartisan activity in Washington, DC, so let’s get into the news!Supporting Tax Relief for Working ParentsIn my time as your representative, I’ve often said that a key priority of mine is to make the economy work better for folks from across our region. A … Continue Reading
February 05, 2024
Protecting Reproductive Freedom + An Update on Major Federal Investments in Our Neck of the Woods
Hello Folks -So far this year, we’ve seen a government shutdown averted, a couple of new football coaches hired, and the first new Billy Joel song released in 17 years! And it’s only February! What’s more, reliable sources are telling me we can expect an early spring. There’s also been a lot happening here at home and in Washington, D.C.. With that in mind, let’s get to the news…Defending the Right to ChooseNearly two years ago, with the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization … Continue Reading
February 05, 2024
Protecting Reproductive Freedom + An Update on Major Federal Investments in Our Neck of the Woods
Hello Folks -So far this year, we’ve seen a government shutdown averted, a couple of new football coaches hired, and the first new Billy Joel song released in 17 years! And it’s only February! What’s more, reliable sources are telling me we can expect an early spring. There’s also been a lot happening here at home and in Washington, D.C.. With that in mind, let’s get to the news…Defending the Right to ChooseNearly two years ago, with the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization … Continue Reading
January 22, 2024
An Update on My Work to Boost Local Economies and on Government Funding
Hello Folks -I hope this newsletter finds you well. Thankfully, we made it through last week’s deep freeze, though now we are slated for a whole lot of rain (my weather app shows rain for ten days straight!).While the weather forecast may be grim, there’s actually some good news coming out of D.C. recently. With that in mind, let’s get into it!Averting a Government ShutdownAs regular readers of this newsletter can attest, I have shared update after update over the past seven-plus months on the … Continue Reading
January 08, 2024
Upcoming Government Funding Deadlines and My Work to Build Civic Bridges
Hello Folks,Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you and your loved ones in great spirits and enjoying the beginning of 2024! I’m currently heading back to Washington, D.C., feeling rejuvenated after a terrific holiday season.As we dive into a busy week, there’s also a wave of excitement for tonight’s game, where our very own Washington Huskies will face off against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. It’s been a fun season filled with … Continue Reading
December 27, 2023
New Opportunities for Clallam, Jefferson, and Grays Harbor Counties
Hello Folks -Happy Holidays! I hope this week’s newsletter finds you well, enjoying time with family and friends as we count down the days until we can ring in the New Year. We have a lot to cover this week, with some exciting news for people in our region, so let’s get right to it.New Opportunities for Clallam, Jefferson, and Grays Harbor CountiesI grew up on the Olympic Peninsula and was in high school right around the time the timber industry took it on the chin. I saw a lot of folks in our … Continue Reading
December 11, 2023
Investing in the Future of Our Ferries
Hello Folks -I hope this message finds you and your loved ones in good spirits during this holiday season. It’s such a wonderful time of the year to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and look forward to the future.Speaking of accomplishments, I can’t help but mention some exciting news from the sports world - our Washington Huskies clinched the Pac-12 Championship and are headed to the College Football Playoff! While this team has occasionally been bad for my blood pressure, it’s been … Continue Reading
November 28, 2023
So … What’s Happening with Government Funding?
Hello Folks -I hope this message finds you in good spirits and still stuffed after the Thanksgiving weekend. As we step away from the Thanksgiving table, filled not just with delicious food but also with gratitude, it’s the perfect time to catch up. I trust you've had your fill of turkey, stuffing, and perhaps a slice (or two) of pumpkin pie.Before we get into the news, I wanted to say thank you to everyone who’s reached out to me and my team since I announced that I won’t seek another term … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
It’s been one of the great honors of my life to represent our region in Congress.
Dear Friend, Over most of the past decade, each time I boarded the plane to DC, I would email my kids, Sophie and Aven, to explain to them why I was leaving - and what I’d be working on while we were apart. When they were little, those letters were elementary. “This week, I’ll be working for more jobs in our region” or “I’ll be fighting this week against things that might make it harder for you to have clean air or good health care.” My letters always ended with “Be good. I love you.”Later, … Continue Reading