Statements and posts
13 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Announced her Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act was signed into law.
“I am thrilled to announce that my bipartisan Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act was signed into law.”
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Joined Washington delegation requesting major disaster declaration for wildfire recovery assistance.
“A record-setting drought and an unusually small snowpack contributed to numerous large and fast-moving wildfires in Central and Eastern Washington, devastating communities in Benton, Spokane, Stevens, and Okanogan Counties, as well as on the Spokane Indian Reservation. These fires spread rapidly, jumping roads and…”
Eastern Washington Wildfires RecoveryDisaster ResponseAI-read
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Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Life-Saving Newborn Health Screenings
Introduced bipartisan bill to provide federal funding for newborn disease screening programs.
“As a pediatrician, I’ve taken care of patients whose conditions were discovered early on their newborn screen. Because we had the resources to screen for these diseases, we were able to help babies right away and save lives. However, states often lack the resources to screen for each condition listed on the recommended…”
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Introduced bill to establish monument honoring Zeus 95 crew killed in March 2026 military operation.
“I remain heartbroken that the crew of Zeus 95, including Captain Savino of Covington, died last spring in flight operations over Iraq. I will continue my efforts to honor their bravery and sacrifice, and am profoundly grateful that these crewmembers chose a life of service to our nation.”
Zeus 95 Memorial ActArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
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Appointed as Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus.
“As a doctor with Type 1 diabetes, it is a priority of mine in Congress to help patients with diabetes manage their condition and afford their medications.”
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Advocated for six healthcare bills including bipartisan Patients First Act during Energy and Commerce Committee hearing.
“Examining Legislative Proposals to Reform Medicare Provider Payment and Bolster Health Care Cybersecurity.”
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Mentions H.R. 1254Mentions H.R. 4331Mentions H.R. 7905Mentions H.R. 8163
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Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Cap Cost of Insulin at $35 for all Americans
Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan INSULIN Act to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35, or 25% of the list price per month, for all Americans with diabetes.
“As a doctor with Type 1 diabetes who depends on insulin, I understand the immediate need to bring down the cost of insulin – especially at a time when so many Americans are already struggling with high costs.”
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Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bolster 988 Mental Health Crisis Response
Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the 988 Crisis Response Act, bipartisan legislation to fund professional mobile crisis response teams (MCRTs) dispatched by 9-8-8 Lifeline operators and establish Medicaid…
“As a pediatrician, I have seen firsthand how severe our youth and adult mental health crisis has become.”
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Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Keep AI from Making Health Care Decisions
Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA-01), and Congressman Tom Barrett (R-MI-07) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent artificial intelligence from making…
“It is critical that doctors, not automated systems or AI-powered models, are in charge of critical healthcare decisions for their patients. We are now seeing insurers implement automated systems that can make dangerous decisions about a patient’s health, coverage, and treatment plans. Medical decisions should be made…”
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Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Veteran Mental Health Services
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently introduced the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act to expand access to mental health counseling for Veterans and their families.
“We have a clear responsibility to make sure that those who have served and protected our country receive the best service and care possible. Recent tragedies in Washington state and Veterans mental health crises across our country are stark reminders of why we need to address the Veteran mental health care gap.”
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Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), alongside Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), led 88 colleagues in demanding President Donald Trump rescind his executive order that directs federal…
“The health and safety of America’s children must not be sacrificed for political theater and ideology. American children and their families deserve robust evidence-based immunization recommendations that are rooted in science. The administration’s politicization of vaccines makes American families less safe, threatens…”
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On Tuesday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined scholars, patients, and healthcare leaders to discuss the impacts of social media on youth mental health, and policy solutions to protect children and hold Big Tech accountable.
“As a pediatrician and member of Congress, I have seen first-hand the dangerous impacts social media has on our kids’ mental, physical, and emotional health.”
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Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA-08) joined Washington state’s Congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for an expedited Emergency…
“These fires spread rapidly, jumping roads and rivers, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate quickly, with many escaping with little more than they could carry. So far, roughly 700 structures have been destroyed in Spokane, including entire neighborhoods, while many remain threatened. As the fires continue to burn,…”