DYK 🐟➡️ The
@EcologyWCC
program supports young adults & military vets as they begin careers in the environmental field.
I recently met w/regional
@AmeriCorps
Volga at
@NooksackSalmon
HQ in
#Bellingham
to discuss their important work to protect WA’s beautiful environment.
Today is National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls.
#MMIWG
Native women face murder rates 10x higher than the national average. 4 out of 5 have experienced violence.
Their voices can no longer be ignored.
#SilentCrisis
Off to DC next week for U.S. Soccer Foundation’s annual Congressional Soccer Match at Audi Field, presented by US Soccer! Free event features Members of Congress, athletes, & community leaders supporting one cause: using soccer to improve kid’s lives on/off field. Free tix here:…
Do you support protecting marine mammals like orcas? I know I do!
Last week, I met w/
@orcanetwork
members at the
#Langley
Whale Center to hear about the nonprofit’s work & discuss how federal funding is helping to track & conserve marine mammals in Puget Sound & the Salish Sea.
Thx to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, WA has the $ to ensure families have clean drinking water.
The BIL has been instrumental in enabling more communities to replace lead pipes w/the infrastructure needed to improve water quality, keep people safe & protect the environment.
There are more than 9 million lead service lines across the nation. Today’s $3 billion investment to identify and replace these lines brings the U.S. closer to replacing 100% of lead service lines.
Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
#AANHPIHeritageMonth
is a celebration of the vibrant cultures and immeasurable contributions of our community and inspires us to continue advancing our community’s priorities & serving our diverse needs.
Natural disasters are more frequent and severe because of climate change.
At today’s hearing,
@TransportDems
will discuss providing
@FEMA
with the resources it needs to adapt to climate change and mitigate the impact of future disasters.
Thank you
@USDOT
and
@SecretaryPete
for your allocating nearly $500M towards phase II of the Second Ave Subway, reflecting your commitment to enhancing transportation equity and opportunity in my district and beyond. 🚇
Thx to the 150+
@SeattleChamber
& Portland Metro Chamber members who started the morning by talking infrastructure w/
@RepValHoyle
& me. Great to discuss investments in Interstate Bridge Replacement, Lynnwood Link Extension, I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement & other important projects.
Ranking Member
@RepRickLarsen
during today’s hearing: “While the funding request for the FMC will ensure fairness for American shippers and consumers, I’m concerned that MARAD will not have the resources it needs to ensure a robust supply chain.”
Investing in the nation’s maritime industry strengthens the economy and promotes environmental stewardship.
At today’s hearing,
@TransportDems
will examine
@DOTMARAD
/
@FMC_gov
’s budget request for FY25 and how to grow the U.S. maritime industry.
EVs are steadily increasing on
#WA02
roadways, moving people & goods while building a cleaner & greener transportation system.
Watch my opening statement from today's
@TransportDems
hearing on fleet electrification efforts 🔌⚡️🚗⬇️
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the nation—contributing 29% of emissions.
Today,
@TransportDems
discuss investing in EV infrastructure to reduce emissions and create cleaner transportation.