Wenatchee Times

Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D., a current member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 8th district, has recently shared updates on her legislative efforts and community engagement through social media posts. Serving since 2019 after succeeding Dave Reichert, Schrier has focused on issues such as infrastructure investment and community safety.

On November 26, 2024, Rep. Schrier expressed her support for renewing the National Landslide Preparedness Act. She stated that this legislation "puts crucial funding into landslide research and prevention and helps keep communities in the Eighth District safe." The congresswoman highlighted her collaboration with colleagues to urge congressional action on this matter. "Proud to join my colleagues in calling on Congress to act and renew the National Landslide Preparedness Act, which puts crucial funding into landslide research and prevention and helps keep communities in the Eighth District safe."

On November 27, 2024, she detailed a meeting with representatives from Covington Water District and Tacoma Public Utilities regarding the downstream fish passage project at Howard Hanson Dam. Schrier announced that she had secured $220 million in funding for this initiative, emphasizing her commitment to continued infrastructure investments within her constituency. "I had a great meeting with representatives from @Covington_Water and @MyTPU to discuss the downstream fish passage project at Howard Hanson Dam."

Finally, on November 28, 2024, Rep. Schrier extended holiday greetings to her constituents in Washington's Eighth District. She wished them a "safe and Happy Thanksgiving spent with friends, family, and loved ones." This message underscores her connection with residents of her district during festive occasions."Wishing everyone in the Eighth District a safe and Happy Thanksgiving spent with friends, family, and loved ones!"