Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez visits Seafood Processor and Hosts Military Service Academy Info Night

Resources / Press Share on Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez visits Seafood Processor and Hosts Military Service Academy Info Night Sep 30, 2026 Press SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON — Earlier this month, Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez spent the day in Cowlitz and Clark Counties where she continued working on issues directly affecting Southwest Washington. That afternoon she  travelled up to Cowlitz County where she visited a seafood processing center that packages and ships locally-caught seafood across the country. Later that evening, the Congresswoman hosted an information night in Clark County for students interested in military service academies. For her first stop of the day, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez toured Pacific Seafood’s Woodland facility and discussed what it takes to distribute locally caught seafood across the country. The processing and distribution center is a critical hub for shipping west coast seafood. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez also used the time to sit down with employees to discuss the importance of having a predictable permitting environment, supporting working waterfronts, and having strong regional supply chains. “Working waterfronts are kitchen table issues for us in Southwest Washington. Nobody wants a waterfront with only yachts and tents, but if we don’t stand up for the people who make their living on the water that’s what we’ll get.” Said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez, “The generational skill it takes to keep our working waterfronts up and running–and feeding us–is incredible. I’m committed to continuing to support our fishermen in Congress.” To hear a recap on the visit directly from the Congresswoman click HERE . Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez at Pacific Seafood Southwest Washington is home to some of the most fish-dependent communities in the country. Earlier this year she worked in the appropriations committee to include a provision to prioritize local and regional seafood in the National School Lunch Program. She is also a co-sponsor of the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act, a bill to establish cooperative agreements connecting local farmers and producers with local food distribution organizations – including for purchases of locally processed food like seafood. Later that evening, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez headed down to Clark County where she hosted an information night for students interested in attending our nation’s military service academies. Every year the Congresswoman nominates a group of incredible students from Southwest Washington as they begin their careers in public service. “ It’s incredibly encouraging to see so many students come out to learn about how they can build a career in public service. Offering students the options to have diverse career paths and paths that let them give back to their communities, ” said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez . “ Every year I’m so proud to see the young men and women from across Southwest Washington who take this step to serve their country and our community.” #### Share on