Rep. Kim Schrier addresses local business support and Medicaid cuts

Rep. Kim Schrier addresses local business support and Medicaid cuts
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 U.S. Congress member representing Washington’s 8th District since 2019, recently took to social media to address several issues and initiatives relevant to her constituents. Her posts ranged from supporting local businesses to discussing significant healthcare concerns.

On May 9, 2025, Rep. Schrier acknowledged National Small Business Week in a post emphasizing the importance of small businesses within her district. She stated, “This week is National Small Business Week – a time to support and recognize the incredible small businesses that are the backbone of communities throughout the Eighth District.”

Later on the same day, she addressed proposed budget cuts by Republicans in another tweet. She expressed concern over potential reductions in Medicaid funding, writing, “Republicans want to cut $880 billion from Medicaid, which would decimate our health care system. I’m gathering stories to show how these cuts would hurt real people.” She encouraged followers to share their experiences via a provided link.

On May 10, 2025, Rep. Schrier shared her regular update with constituents through what she calls the “Schrier Flyer.” In this brief message she wrote, “Here is this week’s Schrier Flyer!” This communication likely includes information on her activities and legislative efforts.

Kim Schrier was born in Los Angeles in 1968 and currently resides in Sammamish. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science degree obtained in 1991, she has been serving Washington’s 8th District since replacing Dave Reichert in Congress six years ago.



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