Jayapal, Deluzio, Ryan Introduce Legislation to Break Up Meatpacking Monopolies, Drive Down Grocery Costs
factory farm system that has devastated rural communities, workers, public health, and family farmers – the market power
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Drs. Schrier, Joyce, and Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Patients First Act
drives up the cost of care, especially in rural and underserved areas. "Our nation is in a primary … made it harder for independent physicians in rural communities to continue serving the patients who rely on them
ICYMI: Congresswoman Schrier, Local Leaders Hold Roundtable Discussion on Deteriorating Wilderness Conditions at the Enchantments
area that are important to this rural economy,” said retired Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wilderness Program Manager Suzanne
Larsen Statement on President Trump’s Refusal to Sign Legislation to Make Housing More Affordable
forming new community banks and credit unions in rural and underserved areas; and lowering funding costs and enhancing
One Year of Putting Working Families First
businesses to invest and create jobs, invested in rural healthcare, and border security. While there’s still more … service workers and tipped employees; Invested in Rural Healthcare – established a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program; Trump
Congresswomen Schrier, Pettersen Lead Push For USPS to Ensure Timely Delivery of Mail-in Ballots
reliable delivery for mail-in ballots, particularly for rural communities, which have experienced longstanding mail service delays … constituents to vote – especially those who live in rural communities far away from in-person voting options. Washington
Gluesenkamp Perez Cracks Down on Corporate Price Discrimination
creating food deserts in low-income and rural areas. “Corporate giants have been exploiting their size … family owned grocery store in a small rural community, I know full well how difficult
Larsen Votes to Make Housing More Affordable in Northwest Washington
forming new community banks and credit unions in rural and underserved areas; and lowering funding costs and enhancing
Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Legislation to Make First Three Primary Care and Mental Health Visits Free Every Year
Behavioral Health and Social Justice, National Association for Rural Mental Health (NARMH), Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
Jayapal Voting Positions — Week of June 1, 2026
Committee on Rules: NO H.R. 8646 – the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations
Randall Presses U.S. Forest Chief on Wildfire Preparedness as Trump Closes 57 of 77 Research Labs
prevention, scientific research, recreation management, and supporting the rural economies that depend on public lands. Since being sworn
Baumgartner Hails House Passage of the Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Secures Key Wins for Eastern Washington
House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations … priorities for the region’s farmers, researchers, and rural communities. The House-passed bill provides $26.27 billion
Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Mental Health in Agriculture
introduce this resolution to raise awareness of this rural mental health crisis and commit to supporting our producers … feed our country, uplift our economies, and bolster rural America.” In Washington state, suicide rates within the agricultural
Gluesenkamp Perez Tours Sawmill, and Speaks with Veterans About VA Services
Americans, have endured 38 outages, and in a rural community like this where there may not be repair … housing for vets in Pacific County. In rural areas, it can be challenging to connect vets
Strickland Wins Local Infrastructure Developments in Transportation Bill
demand management (TDM) as an eligibility under the rural and urban Surface Transportation Accelerator Grant (STAG) program. Advance
Larsen’s Bipartisan Bill Invests $580 Billion in Job-Creating Infrastructure
additional $125 million in funding for rural and insular areas. The bill allows Washington State Ferries (WSF) more … funding for ferries that serve urban and rural communities, which will help WSF invest in and maintain ferries
Larsen Introduces Bill to Expand Rural Health Care Access for Tribes, Military Families
Newhouse (WA-04) to introduce the Ensuring Rural Health Care Access for Military and Tribal Families Act. This … legislation would allow Island Health, a rural hospital in Anacortes, to be designated as a Critical Access Hospital
Grant Supported By Cantwell & Gluesenkamp Perez Will “Keep the Lights On” in the Oldest Retirement Community in the U.S.
senior citizen community of Ryderwood and nearby rural areas in Cowlitz and Lewis Counties. “By helping Cowlitz Public … improve electric reliability for more than 700 rural residents, most of whom are seniors. “Cowlitz PUD is pleased
Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Maternal Healthcare in Rural Communities
Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) , reintroduced the bipartisan Rural Maternity Options for Medical Support (MOMS) Act , which would strengthen … maternal healthcare access in rural areas to improve the availability of labor and delivery services. Congresswoman Schrier
Baumgartner Hails Passage of the FY 2027 MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill
veterans transportation programs that are especially important in rural communities where veterans often travel long distances to reach … said Congressman Baumgartner. “For many veterans in our rural communities, getting to a medical appointment can mean driving
Gluesenkamp Perez Fights to Protect Washington State Mail-in Ballot Access
shift jobs, raising young children, or living in rural areas, have their ballots counted. Working people
Newhouse Applauds House Passage of the Farm Bill
passed by a bipartisan vote of 224-200. “Rural America is in dire straits. I have heard from … swiftly so we can deliver for Rural America." Background The Farm, Food, and National Security
Congresswoman Schrier Joins Colleagues to Advance Bipartisan Farm Bill
continue to ensure our farmers, agriculture sector, and rural communities across America have the support and certainty they
Newhouse Votes to Advance Agriculture Appropriations Bill
Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations … getting our fiscal house in order." The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations
Jayapal, Hirono Introduce Resolution to Recognize Library Workers
their ability to provide critical resources, especially in rural, Tribal, and other underserved communities. In the wake