Rep. Kim Schrier addresses community contributions and energy policy issues

Rep. Kim Schrier addresses community contributions and energy policy issues
Kim Schrier U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 8th district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D., a current member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 8th District since 2019, has recently shared several updates on social media. These posts highlight her engagement with community matters and policy concerns relevant to her constituents.

On May 4, 2025, Rep. Schrier expressed appreciation for the “contributions and leadership of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community” in her district and across America. The acknowledgment was part of a broader celebration recognizing these communities’ impacts within the Eighth District and nationwide (“This May, we celebrate…”).

In a tweet dated May 5, 2025, Rep. Schrier criticized workforce reductions by the Trump Administration at Bonneville Power Administration. She highlighted concerns that such “thoughtless, impulsive cuts” could jeopardize “our grid’s long-term strength” and potentially increase costs for ratepayers (“The Trump Administration’s thoughtless…”).

Later on May 5, she issued a reminder about upcoming Real ID requirements for travelers starting Wednesday. This notification aimed to inform constituents about necessary compliance measures and provided additional resources for information (“Reminder that Real ID requirements…”).

Kim Schrier is known for her active role in Congress since succeeding Dave Reichert in 2019. Born in Los Angeles in 1968 and now residing in Sammamish, she holds a BS from the University of California, Berkeley.



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