Press Releases
First Kilmer Amendment to Improve Cybersecurity Education Adopted
In a meeting of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee today, Representative Derek Kilmer's first amendment in Congress was considered and adopted on a bipartisan basis. The amendment concerns the "Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013" which addresses efforts to research and address the United States' cybersecurity. The "Cybersecurity Enhancement Act" would also seek to increase the capacity of the higher education system to produce an information technology workforce with skills th… Continue Reading
02.28.13
Kilmer Statement on Passage of Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
Representative Derek Kilmer released the following statement after the passage of a strong, bipartisan Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization - the same bill passed in the Senate two weeks ago. Representative Kilmer strongly supports this bill and previously called on House Leadership to bring it up for a vote. Kilmer also today voted against the Republican alternative to the Violence Against Women Act substitute proposed by Republicans leaders.Representative Kilmer co-sponsored H.R. 11, a … Continue Reading
02.19.13
Kilmer to Host Open House at Tacoma District Office
WHO: Representative Derek Kilmer, Staff, ConstituentsWHAT: Open House at Representative Kilmer's Tacoma District OfficeWHERE: 950 Pacific Avenue Suite 1230 Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 272-3515WHEN: Thursday, February 21st, 3pm-5pmLocated in Tacoma, the district office will deal primarily with casework and community outreach. Residents of the 6th District who have comments, questions, or need assistance with a federal… Continue Reading
02.14.13
First Floor Speech: Kilmer Highlights Local Impact of Upcoming Across-the-Board Cuts
This morning, in his first speech on the floor of the US House of Representatives, Representative Derek Kilmer highlighted the local impact and concerns that people around our region have about the upcoming across-the-board cuts that will go into effect at the end of the month. For instance, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard announced it postponed its job fair and will not be filling 500 vacant positions. Representative Kilmer also emphasized the need for Congress to act and advocated a balanced, … Continue Reading
02.13.13
Kilmer Statement on President’s State of the Union and Need to Replace Across-the-Board Cuts
Representative Derek Kilmer released the following statement after attending President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. Representative Kilmer was glad to hear more from the President on how we can replace looming across-the-board cuts with a balanced deficit reduction plan that includes retaining key investments to create jobs, and protect the middle class. Last month, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard had to postpone a job fair because of budget uncertainty and a plunge in military spendin… Continue Reading
02.12.13
Following Bipartisan Senate Action, Kilmer Calls For Quick House Passage of Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization
Following the Senate passage of a strong, bipartisan Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, Representative Derek Kilmer called for the House to quickly consider and pass the bipartisan Senate-passed bill. Representative Kilmer is a co-sponsor of H.R. 11, a Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization almost identical to the Senate-passed bill."As the father of two young girls, I believe that no woman should ever be forced to feel unsafe or insecure in her own home and no woman should ever su… Continue Reading
01.30.13
Kilmer Statement on the Fourth Quarter 2012 Economic Contraction and Military Spending
Representative Derek Kilmer released the following statement on the news that gross domestic product contracted by 0.1 percent in the final quarter of 2012, in part due to a plunge in military spending. Military spending will be heavily reduced if Congress does not prevent the deep cuts set for March 1st that would result from sequestration."Today's disappointing news is a stark reminder that we need to avoid the looming across-the-board cuts that would do damage to our region's economy, the m… Continue Reading
01.29.13
Listening Tour Continues Focus on Jobs with Weeklong Swing through Region
Representative Kilmer brings his Listening Tour to Grays Harbor and the northern Olympic Peninsula this week to discuss jobs, education, and maritime issues. This is his first major tour of the area since his swearing in. On Tuesday, Kilmer will participate in a small business roundtable hosted by Greater Grays Harbor Inc., visit Grays Harbor College, and receive briefings from the Westport Shipyards, Reed Composites, and Pasha Automotive. In Clallam County over the next two days, he'll addres… Continue Reading
01.25.13
Cybersecurity Focus for Latest “Kilmer at Your Company” and Listening Tour Stops
Continuing on his Listening Tour of the region, Representative Derek Kilmer made multiple stops on Thursday, meeting with security and cybersecurity businesses and experts. Earlier this week, Representative Kilmer was appointed to two subcommittees with jurisdiction over cybersecurity issues - the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee on the Armed Services Committee and the Technology Subcommittee on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.Representative Kilmer's stops on Thursday… Continue Reading
01.23.13
Kilmer Statement on “No Budget, No Pay Act”
Representative Derek Kilmer released the following statement on the passage of the "No Budget, No Pay Act" that would suspend the debt limit for three months and would withhold congressional pay until a comprehensive budget is passed by Congress:"I believe America should pay its bills even if they were racked up before I came to DC. This plan prevents the immediate threat of default that could cause harm to our nation's economy. Hopefully, this is the first step toward a real bipartisan effort … Continue Reading
01.18.13
Kilmer Continues Listening Tour with Focus on Jobs
Representative Derek Kilmer continued his month-long Listening Tour with stops to meet with local business leaders and workers at SAFE Boats in Bremerton and Paladin Data Systems in Poulsbo. At SAFE Boats, Representative Kilmer held his first "Kilmer at Your Company" event where he had lunch with the entire workforce and was accessible to speak with all employees. At Paladin, Representative Kilmer held a jobs roundtable with the software company's leaders.This is the second week of Listening T… Continue Reading
01.17.13
Statement on Shipyard Hiring Uncertainty
Representative Derek Kilmer released the following statement on the postponement of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility career fair:"The most recent episode of budget uncertainty at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is a prime example of what's wrong with Congress. Even though we have the work and the workers, the shipyard career fair had to be postponed because Congress won't do its job."This is a no-brainer - Puget Sound Naval Shipyard needs to be able to actively re… Continue Reading
01.16.13
Kilmer to Host Open House at Bremerton District Office
On Thursday, January 17th Representative Derek Kilmer will attend an Open House at his Bremerton District Office in the Norm Dicks Government Center. Representative Kilmer will greet constituents and make brief remarks.WHO: Representative Derek Kilmer, Staff, ConstituentsWHAT: Open House at Representative Kilmer's Bremerton District OfficeWHERE: 345 6th Street Suite 500 Bremerton, WA 98337 (360) 3… Continue Reading
01.10.13
Kilmer Kicks Off Listening Tour, Meeting with Military and Small Business Leaders
After officially joining Congress last week, Representative Derek Kilmer is already back in our region and kicking off a month-long Listening Tour to solicit input on important issues from members of the community. While home this week, Representative Kilmer will have a full schedule including meeting with local Military and small business leaders.Today, Representative Kilmer will meet with military leaders and receive a briefing and tour from Naval Base Kitsap. He will receive a briefing and … Continue Reading
01.07.13
Representative Kilmer Named to House Science and Technology Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Democratic Caucus today named Representative Derek Kilmer to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Representative Kilmer's appointment to the House Armed Services Committee was confirmed today as well."I am excited by the opportunity to serve on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. At a time when our nation's employers are demanding higher skills - particularly in the arena of science and technology education - and at a time when our laborato… Continue Reading
01.07.13
Kilmer Begins Fighting for Constituents
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derek Kilmer was officially sworn in today as a Member of the 113th Congress and already at work on growing the economy, supporting military families, and improving the quality of life in his region.Congressman Kilmer is also already taking on important roles to help impact Washington State. Last month, he was named to the House Armed Services Committee to help strengthen our military and support our servicemen and women as well as their families. Kilmer has also… Continue Reading
01.03.13
113th United States Congress Takes Office
The First Session of the 113th Congress commences January 3rd, 2013.… Continue Reading
01.03.13
Representative Kilmer Sworn Into Office
Congressman Derek Kilmer was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner January 3rd, 2013.… Continue Reading