Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D., who represents Washington’s 8th district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared updates on federal funding for public safety, health recommendations for her constituents, and staffing concerns at a regional power administration through a series of posts on her official Twitter account.
On January 12, 2026, Schrier announced the allocation of significant federal resources to improve forensic processes in King County. She stated: “Proud to have secured $800k in federal funding for @kingcosoPIO’s rapid DNA testing machine, which will improve public safety by clearing case backlogs with a faster forensic process. I look forward to continuing to support projects that help keep our communities safe.”
Later that day, she addressed public health ahead of the winter season. In a post dated January 12, 2026, Schrier wrote: “WA-08: Don’t forget to get vaccinated to keep you and your loved ones healthy this winter! For information on how to access flu and COVID shots, visit: https://t.co/zHbn3wDXJr https://t.co/K4xIT9Djo6”
On January 13, 2026, Schrier turned her attention to staffing issues at Bonneville Power Administration following changes under the previous presidential administration. She posted: “Not a single employee has been hired since the Trump Administration lifted their hiring freeze at @bonnevillepower. The Trump Administration must fix their DOGE firing mistakes and hire up NOW to keep up with the demands of our grid and keep the lights on in the northwest.”
Kim Schrier has served as U.S. Representative for Washington’s 8th District since replacing Dave Reichert in 2019. Born in Los Angeles in 1968 and currently residing in Sammamish, she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1991.
