Statements and posts
16 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Introduces Legislation to Bring More Nurses to Public Schools
Introduced bipartisan More Nurses in Rural Schools Act to expand school nurse loan repayment.
“Sending your kid off to their first day of school, it’s like your heart came out of your body and it’s walking around in front of you. You want to know your school has every single option they can to take care of kids when they need it.”
Teacher RecruitmentAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Nay Jul 3, 2025, roll 189
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Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez visits Seafood Processor and Hosts Military Service Academy Info Night
Visited seafood processor and hosted military service academy information night in Southwest Washington.
“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.”
CommerceAI-read
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Gluesenkamp Perez Announces Mobile Office Hours in Cowlitz County
Announced mobile office hours in Cowlitz County for constituent services.
“My bipartisan team is working each day to directly assist folks across Southwest Washington with federal agencies – whether it’s recovering Social Security checks, tax refunds, or veterans benefits you’re owed.”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Introduces Legislation to Support Veterans’ Right to Build Their Own Homes
Introduced bipartisan bill enabling rural veterans to build homes with VA loans.
“Building our own home was one of the hardest and most rewarding things I’ve ever done. While many vets have the relevant skills, they functionally can’t use their VA home loans and leverage their skills to build a home. In fact, only 30% of vets use their VA home loans at all.”
Rural HousingAI-read
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Gluesenkamp Perez Announces 2026 Bigleaf Maple Big Leaf Contest
Announced fourth annual Bigleaf Maple Big Leaf Contest for district residents.
“This competition started when I found out the largest maple leaf on record in the congressional library was tiny and from Kentucky. And I was like ‘We can’t have that. There are bigger leaves than that in the woods by my house.’ We’re so lucky here in Southwest Washington to have some of the most beautiful trees in the…”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Celebrated by Southwest Washington Ukrainian Community Upon Returning Home
Voted to pass Russia sanctions bill targeting energy sector financing of Ukraine war.
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia ActInternational AffairsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 813
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Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Votes to Support Ukrainian Defense and Sanction Russia
Voted for Russia and Iran sanctions bill to support Ukraine and penalize sanctions evasion.
“I’m proud to represent one of the largest Ukrainian communities in America–people who have lost fathers, mothers, sons and daughters in the fight to defeat fascism..”
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia ActInternational AffairsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 813
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on 9/15 Rule Vote
I’m proud to represent one of the largest Ukrainian communities in America-people who have lost fathers, mothers, sons and daughters in the fight to defeat fascism.
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Gluesenkamp Perez Announces Mobile Office Hours in Thurston and Lewis Counties
Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) announced her office will be holding mobile office hours in Thurston and Lewis Counties.
“My bipartisan team is working each day to directly assist folks across Southwest Washington with federal agencies – whether it’s recovering Social Security checks, tax refunds, or veterans benefits you’re owed.”
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Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Testifies on Her Bills to Clean Up Congress
Last week, Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez attended a hearing held by the House Committee on Rules to advocate for changes to House rules for next Congress.
“For a constituent in Southwest Washington, testifying in person can mean taking time off work, finding child or elder care, and paying for a plane ticket and hotel in Washington, D.C. Most working families I know simply can’t afford that.”
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on September 1st Rule Vote
Sunday night my son pulled his first fish out of the Columbia River.
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Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez to Host Service Academy Information Night at Vancouver Community Library
On Tuesday September 8th, the office of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will host an information night for students interested in applying to the service academies.
“Every year, I’m impressed by the incredible students from across Southwest Washington who step up to serve their country and our community.”
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Gluesenkamp Perez Visits Pacific County To Tour Hospital and Discuss Rural Healthcare
Last week, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez visited Pacific County’s Ocean Beach Health, a Critical Access Hospital in Ilwaco.
“When you live in a rural community, the nearest hospital might be 20 miles away and there’s a real anxiety there. You have to make tough decisions based on your access to care. People working shift jobs or moms with young kids–we don’t have time to spend three hours or more driving out just to see a doctor or get an…”
Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Nay Jul 3, 2025, roll 189
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This week, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was home in Southwest Washington making official visits.
“It’s incredible to see this continuance of what really merits pride. Where people are known by the things that they make and the skill and attention they bring to it. That is what makes our country so strong, and that is what we’re seeing here today.’”
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Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is out in Clark County where she toured Roadmaster Inc, a local manufacturer of tow bars, suspension, brakes, and other automotive systems.
“This is about people making high quality stuff and making it here at home.”
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joins paper industry leaders to discuss labor support at AWPPW Hall
Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joined a group of pulp and paperworkers and union leaders at the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers Hall in Longview.
“This is an industry with a workforce built on generational skill and renewable resources. It’s the kind of skill you only get when you do the long work of investing in people. These workers need to know that their jobs are secure, safe, and that they’re going to be able to put food on the table and come home every…”