Press Releases
Kilmer Secures More Than $2.6 Million in New Federal Funding for Community Projects in Kitsap County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act, government funding legislation that includes new federal funding for local priorities in Kitsap County. Specifically, the government funding package includes: $1,619,500 for the Suquamish Shores Enetai Project $1 million for the State Route 166/Bay Street Reconstruction in Port Orchard The funding for the Suquamish Tribe will help create new … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
Kilmer Votes to Fund Local Priorities, Lower Costs for Working Washingtonians, and Create Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act, government funding legislation consisting of all 12 appropriations bills for fiscal year 2023. The government funding package includes funding for local priorities, aims to lower costs for working Washingtonians, create better-paying jobs, and keep our nation and communities safe. "Today, I voted to fund critical priorities for our region that will create jobs, invest in … Continue Reading
December 20, 2022
Kilmer-Led Modernization Committee Releases Final Report on Recommendations to Strengthen the People’s House
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress (“Modernization Committee”) released its Final Report, which details the sum of the Committee’s findings and recommendations in the 117th Congress. The Modernization Committee, which was formed at the beginning of the 116th Congress and later extended through the 117th, was tasked with researching a broad range of issues, identifying challenges and opportunities for reform, and offering recommendations for … Continue Reading
December 20, 2022
Landmark Puget Sound Recovery Legislation Led by Kilmer and Strickland Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, announced that their legislation, the PUGET SOS Act, passed the House and Senate as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2023. The bill, which President Biden is expected to sign into law this week, aims to enhance the federal government’s role and investment in Puget Sound, the nation’s largest estuary by volume and … Continue Reading
December 15, 2022
Olympic Peninsula Receives $18.7 Million to Remove Fish Barriers, Restore Salmon Habitat
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that the agency will award $18,699,257 to Tribes, communities, and local governments across the Olympic Peninsula for removal of fish passage barriers like small dams and culverts, to open up salmon migration routes, and allow more salmon to return to their spawning grounds. In total, NOAA will fund 10 projects across Washington state totaling $39.8 million. Together, these projects will help … Continue Reading
December 13, 2022
Representatives Kilmer and Gallagher Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation with Senators Klobuchar and Graham to Bring Transparency and Accountability to Online Political Ads
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Mike Gallagher (WI-08) reintroduced the Honest Ads Act to prevent foreign interference in future elections and improve the transparency of online political advertisements. The bill would ensure online political advertisements are better monitored by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and would enable the FEC to enact rules for online advertisement like those in place for television, radio, and satellite ads, with the … Continue Reading
December 12, 2022
House Passes Kilmer Legislation to Improve Federal Government Efficiency and Save Taxpayers Money
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the House of Representatives passed his bipartisan Improving Government for America’s Taxpayers Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The legislation aims to drive better implementation of recommendations from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to help improve government efficiency and save taxpayers more money. The bill now heads to the Senate for … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Kilmer Votes to Support Service Members, Military Families, and the Federal Civilian Workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (NDAA). The bill authorizes funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) and passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. “If you serve this country, Congress should have your back and invest in you and your family,” said Rep. Kilmer. “I’m proud that this year’s defense authorization bill includes major wins for service members and the … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Kilmer Celebrates Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) supported the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation to repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, enshrine marriage equality into federal law, and provide additional protections at the state level. “The federal government has a responsibility to protect people’s freedoms - that includes protecting marriages under federal law,” said Rep. Kilmer. “Earlier this year, the Dobbs decision not only threatened … Continue Reading
December 06, 2022
Representative Kilmer, Senator Warren Unveil Historic Legislation to Address Chronic Underfunding and Barriers to Sovereignty in Indian Country
Lawmakers invite ongoing input from Tribal Nations and citizens, and other experts and stakeholders in continued development of legislation that will honor America's promises to Native peoples Bill Text (PDF) | Summary (PDF) Report by USCCR: Broken Promises: Continuing Federal Funding Shortfall for Native Americans (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today unveiled the Honoring Promises to Native Nations Act, … Continue Reading
November 30, 2022
Kilmer Applauds New Funding to Help Coastal Tribes Move to Higher Ground
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) applauded the U.S. Department of the Interior's announcement that it will award $25 million to support the Quinault Indian Nation's relocation efforts. With these funds, the Quinault Indian Nation plans to relocate critical community facilities in the village of Taholah to higher ground. The Taholah Village Relocation project will reduce recurring flood damage to critical tribal infrastructure, including community facilities … Continue Reading
November 21, 2022
Kilmer Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Encourage Evidence-Based Policymaking
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) introduced H.Con.Res.116, a bipartisan resolution to establish a Commission on Evidence-based Policymaking. The Commission would convene experts to review, analyze, and make recommendations to Congress in an effort to better incorporate federal data and evidence-based policymaking throughout the legislative process. The resolution, co-led by Reps. William Timmons (R-SC-04), David Joyce (R-OH), and Dean Phillips (D-MN), all … Continue Reading
November 14, 2022
Office of Rep. Kilmer to Hold Mobile Office Hours
Tacoma, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that his office will hold mobile office hours across Washington's sixth congressional district to help constituents learn more about the services offered by his office to help constituents interact with Federal agencies. "When folks have an issue with a federal agency, my dedicated and experienced casework team is here to help," said Rep. Kilmer. "From ensuring federal agencies respond promptly to constituent requests, to … Continue Reading
November 04, 2022
Kilmer Announces New Funding to Help Tribes Build Climate Resilience, Move to Higher Ground
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the U.S. Department of Interior is making new investments in Tribal communities in Washington to help implement projects that aim to build climate resilience and help coastal tribes move to higher grounds. The Tribal Climate Resilience projects receiving federal funding aim to support adaptation planning, climate implementation actions, ocean and coastal management planning, capacity building, relocation, managed … Continue Reading
October 28, 2022
Kilmer, Murray, Cantwell Deliver Over $8 Million to Port of Port Angeles to Improve Transportation Network, Spur Economic Development
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that a $8.6 million federal grant has been awarded to the Port of Port Angeles in Washington state. The grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration's (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Sen. Cantwell, Sen. Murray and Rep. Kilmer all advocated for the grant. Rep. Kilmer wrote a letter of … Continue Reading
October 28, 2022
Kilmer, Murray, Cantwell Deliver Over $25 Million to Port of Grays Harbor to Expand Export Terminal, Spur Economic Growth
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that a $25.5 million federal grant been awarded to the Port of Grays Harbor in Washington state. The grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration's (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Rep. Kilmer, Sen. Murray, and Sen. Cantwell all advocated for the grant and wrote a letter of support for the … Continue Reading
October 12, 2022
Rep. Kilmer Invites Veterans of Vietnam Period, Kitsap County Community to Congressional Pinning Ceremony
Port Orchard, WA - On October 19, 2022, at 5:30 pm, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) will partner with the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners and the Kitsap County Veterans Advisory Board to hold a Congressional pinning ceremony for veterans of the Vietnam Period at the Kitsap County Administration Building in Port Orchard. At the ceremony, Rep. Kilmer will present a commemorative pin to veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time between November 1, … Continue Reading
September 23, 2022
Kilmer Votes to Build Safer Communities, Support Local Law Enforcement
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-6) voted to support a package of four bills that aim to keep communities safe by funding law enforcement and supporting local police. The bills provide law enforcement agencies with new tools to prevent crime and keep Washingtonians safe, while also bolstering training and accountability. "Today represents progress in the effort to make our communities safer. Every day we see public safety threats that reinforce the need for … Continue Reading
September 23, 2022
Kilmer Earns National Award for Work to Promote Civility
Washington, DC - On September 13, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) was recognized with an inaugural "2022 Stubblefield Institute Civility Award" by the Bonnie and Bill Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications (Stubblefield Institute). According to the Stubblefield Institute, the award is presented to elected leaders and members of the media for consistent displays of fairness and civility and aims to call attention to those who have consistently set a positive example … Continue Reading
September 15, 2022
Kilmer Receives National Recognition for Efforts to Protect & Strengthen Democracy
Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) has been recognized with a perfect score on Common Cause's 2022 Democracy Scorecard - a nonpartisan accounting of actions of all Members of Congress on a range of democracy-related legislation, including campaign finance reform, the protection and expansion of voting rights, and putting an end to partisan gerrymandering. "There's too much money, too many special interests, and too little accountability in our government. Americans … Continue Reading