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Dear Friend, Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a group of seniors from around the First Congressional District – Doris, Lance and Grace. As we sat in Doris’ apartment in Kirkland, we talked about the vital role Social Security plays in their lives, as well as the importance of protecting the program for current retirees and future… Read more »

Dear Friend, Last week, I held a roundtable with local healthcare and technology leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges that exist as researchers come up with innovative ways to use internet-connected devices, or the Internet of Things (IoT), in healthcare settings. We talked about how industry leaders, doctors and policymakers can work together to make smart choices… Read more »

Dear Friend, My top priority in Congress is helping to create good-paying jobs and build the foundation for long-term economic growth. Despite lower unemployment rates nationally, too many working families are still struggling to make ends meet. That’s why I’m working to boost workers’ earning potential by connecting them with jobs in high-demand fields through my… Read more »

Dear Friend, If a woman stops filling her prescription for birth control, her boss shouldn’t be the first to know. That’s why I’ve introduced the Birth Control Privacy Act (H.R. 5746) to ensure a woman’s personal medical decisions about contraception are not disclosed to her employer. I took action after hearing reports that some companies’… Read more »

Dear Friend, Last week, I hosted a hackathon for local high school students as part of the Congressional App Competition, a program to encourage innovation and computer science education. The event allowed students to work on their Congressional App Challenge projects and hear feedback from technology experts at the University of Washington Bothell before next month’s submission… Read more »

Dear Friend, Assisting my constituents is the best part of my job. Some of the most rewarding moments are when my office is able to help people access the benefits and services they need. For example, my office is always available to help veterans navigate the bureaucracy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Too often, our nation’s heroes face obstacles to the care and… Read more »

Dear Friend, This Labor Day, I want to take a moment to mark the invaluable contributions that the hard-working men and women of Washington’s First Congressional District have made. You are the backbone of our local economy, helping build the world’s best airplanes, grow the finest food and design world-class software. But there is still more we can do to expand access… Read more »

Dear Friend, Today marks the 100th Birthday of the National Park Service (NPS). As someone who loves the outdoors, I know firsthand that those of us in the Pacific Northwest live in one of the most pristine and breathtaking areas in the entire country. Washington state’s national parks, including the beautiful North Cascades National Park in the First District, provide many… Read more »

Dear Friend, Congress needs to overcome its habit of partisan bickering and politicking. We should be working on improving the lives of each and every American. In Congress, I’m fighting to give everyone the opportunity to succeed because there are still too many Americans who can't find full-time employment and too many families who are struggling to make ends meet. We can… Read more »

Dear Friend, Recently, I introduced bipartisan legislation with Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Derek Kilmer and Glenn Thompson to open up new markets and create jobs for rural economies by providing research, assistance and incentives for the construction of tall wood buildings throughout the United States. The Timber Innovation Act (H.R. 5628) would spur the use of tall… Read more »