Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D., a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 8th district since 2019, has used her social media platform in recent days to address healthcare affordability and criticize health insurance industry practices.
On January 21, 2026, Schrier posted about her legislative efforts: “At a time when Americans are struggling to afford skyrocketing healthcare costs, it’s vital that we do all we can to make care more affordable.
That’s why I introduced a bill with @RepNikkiB to lower co-pays and deductibles for millions of Americans.”
The following day, January 22, she shared her position on congressional appropriations: “My statement on voting against today’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations package: https://t.co/L2gj6o9zh5”
On January 23, Schrier directed criticism at major health insurers: “Health insurance companies like UnitedHealth are skyrocketing costs, delaying critical services, and harming patients through their abuse of the prior authorization process.
This week, I demanded that the CEO of UnitedHealth change their business model that puts profits over the…”
Schrier has represented Washington’s 8th District in Congress since succeeding Dave Reichert in 2019. She was born in Los Angeles in 1968 and currently resides in Sammamish. Schrier graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1991.
