Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D., who has been a U.S. Congress representative for Washington’s 8th district since 2019, has recently posted several tweets involving opportunities and issues impacting her constituents. Known for her background as a pediatrician before entering politics, Schrier regularly addresses both local and national matters affecting her district.
On May 1, 2025, Schrier invited students from her district to apply for military academy nominations through her office. She stated, “Calling Eighth District students: If you would like to apply to a service academy, my office is now accepting applications for military academy nominations! To learn more, please follow the link below.” The tweet was aimed at encouraging youth interested in serving at military academies to reach out to her office for further information.
Later, on May 2, 2025, Schrier addressed looming budget cuts to Medicaid proposed by Republicans. She shared, “Republicans are threatening to slash $880 billion from Medicaid. I’m collecting your stories to show them how these cuts would hurt real people. Share your story here — let’s make them listen.” Through this tweet, she called on her constituents to share personal stories highlighting the impact of such potential cuts on their lives.
In another tweet on May 2, 2025, Schrier announced the release of her monthly update, saying simply, “Here is this month’s Schrier Flyer!” This regular communication likely includes updates and insights relating to her work and perspective on current congressional activities.
Kim Schrier, born in 1968 in Los Angeles and currently residing in Sammamish, Washington, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1991.
