Press Releases

March 15, 2024

Kilmer Announces Nearly $14 Million in Climate Resilience Funding for Local Tribes

TACOMA, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced the allocation of $13.74 million in support of climate preparedness and resilience efforts for Tribal nations within Washington’s Sixth Congressional District. The funding, made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, is distributed through the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience. The allocated funding is as follows: $4,000,000 for the Hoh Indian … Continue Reading


March 15, 2024

Kilmer Introduces Legislation to Reduce Polarization and Support Community Bridgebuilding

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the Building Civic Bridges Act (BCBA), bipartisan legislation to support communities in addressing sources of division by aiding local civic and community organizations. These efforts aim to confront contentious issues and, ultimately, bridge divides. A January 2022 NBC News poll revealed that 70% of Americans believe the country’s deep divisions prevent it from addressing major issues, a significant … Continue Reading


March 14, 2024

Kilmer Announces $1.3 Million to Improve Safety and Enhance Mobility Across I-5 in Tacoma

TACOMA, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the City of Tacoma will receive $1.3 million in new federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity discretionary grant programs for increased safety and mobility options along Interstate 5 (I-5) in Tacoma. “Infrastructure should be about connecting people to everyday destinations - not separating them from their community. In Tacoma, … Continue Reading


March 12, 2024

Kilmer Secures Millions in New Federal Funding for Tacoma

TACOMA, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that he secured more than $4.9 million in new federal funding to support community projects in Pierce County. The funding was passed with bipartisan support in the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Biden. The funding includes: $959,757 for the Tacoma Housing Authority’s James Center North (Aviva Crossing) Stormwater Infrastructure and Sustainability … Continue Reading


March 12, 2024

Kilmer Secures $800,000 for the Boat Haven Main Breakwater Replacement

PORT TOWNSEND, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $800,000 in new federal funding for the Boat Haven Main Breakwater Replacement Project at the Port of Port Townsend. The funding was passed with bipartisan support in the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Biden. At the Port of Port Townsend’s Boat Haven Marina, a section of the breakwater was constructed in the 1930s using a sand-filled wood coffer … Continue Reading


March 12, 2024

Kilmer Secures Millions in New Federal Funding for Clallam County

CLALLAM COUNTY, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced $2.6 million in new federal funding to support community projects in Clallam County. The funding was passed with bipartisan support in the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Biden. The funding includes: $1 million for the Port of Port Angeles’s Waterfront Center project $800,000 for the Makah Indian Tribe’s Duplex Housing for Essential Workers … Continue Reading


March 12, 2024

Kilmer Secures New Federal Funding for Grays Harbor County

GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that he secured more than $1.78 million in new federal funding to support community projects in Grays Harbor County. The funding was passed with bipartisan support in the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Biden. The funding includes: $500,000 for the City of Hoquiam’s West Fork Dam Removal and Drinking Water Supply Project $1,288,000 for … Continue Reading


March 12, 2024

Kilmer Secures Millions in New Federal Funding for Mason County

MASON COUNTY, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that he secured more than $2.7 million in new federal funding to support community projects in Mason County. The funding was passed with bipartisan support in the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Biden. The funding includes: $850,000 for the Squaxin Island Tribe’s State Route 108 Highway Safety Project $959,757 million for the Port of Shelton’s … Continue Reading


March 12, 2024

Kilmer Secures Millions in New Federal Funding for Kitsap County

KITSAP COUNTY, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced that he secured more than $4.6 million in new federal funding to support community projects in Kitsap County. The funding was passed with bipartisan support in the House and the Senate and signed into law by President Biden. The funding includes: $4,116,279 for the Washington State Department of Transportation’s SR 3 Gorst Area Resiliency Project $500,000 for … Continue Reading


March 11, 2024

Kilmer Announces Multi-Million Dollar Tribal Electrification Effort for Quinault Indian Nation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the Quinault Indian Nation will receive $3.65 million in new federal funding through the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Tribal Electrification Program. This grant will fund the installation of solar power generation and electricity infrastructure upgrades and retrofits to eventually deliver clean energy to nearly 500 new and existing homes in the Tribe’s main village of Taholah on … Continue Reading


March 07, 2024

Kilmer Reacts to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) reacted to President Biden’s State of the Union address: Tonight, President Biden laid out a clear vision for our nation’s future, emphasizing the need for urgent action to tackle the challenges facing the United States. There has been a lot of progress that’s been made, including a new law to allow Medicare to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices for seniors, investments to spur American manufacturing and lower prices, a … Continue Reading


March 07, 2024

Kilmer Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Ensure Congressional Continuity, Reduce Incentive for Political Violence

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) William Timmons (SC-04), and Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05) proposed a Constitutional Amendment (Continuity Amendment) to temporarily fill House vacancies, ensuring congressional continuity and reducing the incentive for political violence. In recent years, experts from across the political spectrum - including a nonpartisan commission on the continuity of Congress - have raised concerns regarding the current … Continue Reading


March 04, 2024

Kilmer Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Skills Training for American Workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), and Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced the bipartisan Skills Investment Act to help workers access skills training. The Skills Investment Act would expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) - tax-advantaged savings accounts for educational expenses - so American workers can use the accounts to pay for skills training, apprenticeships, and professional development. U.S. … Continue Reading


February 29, 2024

Kilmer Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fix America’s Election Watchdog

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD) introduced the bipartisan Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act to reform the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) and enable it to more effectively carry out its mission to oversee and enforce campaign finance laws. Due to the FEC’s even partisan split among its six commissioners, deadlock on key decisions has worsened, with unresolved cases rising … Continue Reading


February 27, 2024

Kilmer Announces Maritime Centers of Excellence in Pierce, Clallam, and Jefferson Counties

TACOMA, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has designated three maritime organizations in Washington’s Sixth Congressional District as Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education, including: Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Hadlock Peninsula College in Port Angeles Flagship Maritime Training Center in Tacoma “Throughout our region, a shortage of skilled … Continue Reading


February 23, 2024

Kilmer Announces Major NOAA Grant Award to Washington Maritime Blue for Ocean-Based Climate Solutions

TACOMA, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) proudly announced that Washington Maritime Blue has been awarded a significant grant, totaling $248,403 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under its Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerators Program. This grant marks a monumental achievement in advancing ocean-based climate solutions and highlights the impactful work of Washington Maritime Blue in the maritime sector. “I am thrilled to see Washington … Continue Reading


February 12, 2024

Kilmer Named Winner of Award for Championing Independent Higher Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) received the Award for Advocacy of Independent Higher Education at the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) 2024 Annual Meeting. The Advocacy Award was established to recognize individuals outside of academia who have championed the cause of independent higher education. Whether in government, business, or philanthropy, the recipient of this award has provided leadership, established resources, or … Continue Reading


February 06, 2024

Kilmer Statement on Rejecting Partisan Security Supplemental

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released the following statement after voting to reject House Republicans’ partisan, incomplete security supplemental legislation - which failed to pass the House. Following the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, I have been firm in my support for Israel’s right to defend itself in a matter consistent with the international rules of war - and in my belief that the United States should provide resources toward … Continue Reading


January 25, 2024

Kilmer Announces $2.3 Million for Boat Haven at Port of Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the Port of Port Townsend will receive $2.3 million through the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program to replace the Port’s 300-ton boat lift. In June 2023, Rep. Kilmer wrote in strong support of the Port’s boat lift replacement proposal in a letter to EDA leadership. “As someone who grew up on the Olympic Peninsula, I know how much our maritime sector … Continue Reading


January 17, 2024

Kilmer and Deputy Secretary of Commerce Graves Lead Roundtable on Economic Development, Recent Federal Investments in Western Washington

TACOMA, WA - On Tuesday, January 16, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves spearheaded a pivotal roundtable, focusing on the significant federal investments boosting economic development and job creation in Western Washington. The event, which took place at Longshoreman Union Hall in Tacoma, focused on federal investments in Western Washington that create good-paying jobs and lower costs for hardworking families. “Our focus needs to be on … Continue Reading

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