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Gluesenkamp Perez Introduces the Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act to Remove Predatory Sea Lions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez introduced H.R. 9637, the Protecting Columbia River Salmon Act, a bill which would allow Southwest Washington’s Indian Tribes to lethally remove California and Steller sea lions in specific portions of the Columbia River. This bill is part of an effort by the Congresswoman to modify the Marine Mammal […] T
Gluesenkamp Perez Secures Full Funding for Federal Agency Investigating Mill Incident in Longview
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier today, the House Appropriations Committee adopted Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s amendment adding over $5 million dollars to fully fund the Chemical Safety Board (CSB), the independent agency investigating the chemical tank failure at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview, WA. The CSB is charged with investigating the facts,
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on the Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, I voted to end the disastrous war in Iran. When I talk to members of my community, what I hear is that they need gas prices to come down, they need to afford to put food on the table. They don’t need us to continue a multi-billion dollar war that […] The post Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Statement on the Iran War Powers Resolutio
Gluesenkamp Perez Fights To Restore Trust In Congress By Creating Mental Acuity Standard for Lawmakers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) recently spoke in favor of her amendment that would for the first time ever create a new mental acuity standard for members of Congress. Following debate, the amendment failed by voice vote. A video of the Congresswoman speaking on this issue can be found HERE. “It is […] The post Gluesenkamp Perez Figh
Statement on DHS Reconciliation Funding
This week, I voted against a partisan reconciliation package that would have pre-funded ICE and DHS for the next 3 years. It’s completely fiscally irresponsible to use reconciliation to write a nearly $70 billion check to an agency with little oversight or accountability to taxpayers. Any DHS funding needs to go through the proper appropriations […] The post
Gluesenkamp Perez Celebrates Opening of the Southwest Washington Grain Project
Gluesenkamp Perez Cracks Down on Corporate Price Discrimination
WASHINWASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) announced the introduction of the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act to bring down prices for American families by preventing corporations and other suppliers from charging small businesses more for the same product. Existing laws are supposed to stop big corporations from using their size to fo
Statement on the Supreme Court Vote By Mail Ruling
I’m relieved the Supreme Court is not interfering with Washington’s mail-in ballot system. If you work a shift job, have young kids, or live out in the woods, you can’t just knock off for the day to go stand in line at a polling place. For decades, Washington’s secure vote by mail system has made […] The post Statement on the Supreme Court Vote By Mail Rulin
Gluesenkamp Perez Works to Bring Quilt Show to Nation’s Capital
Gluesenkamp Perez Urges Senate to Fund the Independent Watchdog Chemical Safety Board
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Early this week, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez sent a letter to Senate Appropriations leaders urging them to include robust funding for the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazards Investigations Board (CSB) in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez championed CSB funding
Gluesenkamp Perez Bill Stops Scammers from Preying on Small Businesses With Bogus Workplace Posters
WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) recently took aim at attempts by companies to exploit government regulations at the expense of small businesses. Her effort comes amid a larger bipartisan effort to force employers to do more to make sure that workers know their labor rights and new employees are told about their […] The post Gluesenkamp