Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D., a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 8th district since 2019, has recently used her social media platform to voice concerns over changes in federal health advisory panels and to highlight her engagement with students on criminal justice reform.
On July 27, 2025, Schrier posted about changes made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding federal health committees. She wrote, “First, RFK Jr. replaced scientists and doctors with anti-vaccine advocates on the vaccination advisory panel. Now, he’s replacing the doctors on the preventive health task force. Eating more broccoli will not prevent cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine will.”
Later that day, she shared an experience meeting young people interested in public policy: “I recently had the opportunity to chat with students from Leadership Initiatives, a nonprofit program that sponsors legal internships for high schoolers, about criminal justice reform in our country. I was so inspired by their presentation and dedication to improving the lives of”
On July 28, Schrier addressed further developments related to vaccine policy: “RFK Jr.’s decision to unilaterally replace the CDC committee that sets vaccine recommendations has put vaccine accessibility at risk for millions of Americans.
That’s why I’m leading a letter with @RepCasten calling on insurers to maintain vaccine coverage.”
Schrier’s recent posts come amid ongoing national debates about public health guidance and insurance coverage for vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) traditionally relies on expert panels to develop vaccination recommendations for Americans.
In addition to her congressional work, Schrier brings medical expertise as a physician and personal history as someone born in Los Angeles in 1968 who currently resides in Sammamish.
She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Schrier first took office after succeeding Dave Reichert.
