The science is clear, the gray wolf population has fully recovered. I thank @POTUS for taking a step in the right direction towards delisting this apex predator that has been wreaking havoc on ranchers in my district and across rural America.
The Senate should pass the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, send the legislation to the President’s desk, and finish the job.
Thank you to @EPA and @USACEHQ for continuing your work to issue a new durable WOTUS rule to comply with the landmark SCOTUS Sackett decision. Reversing federal government overreach and ensuring regulatory clarity is essential to the success of our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and landowners.
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Chairman @RepMoolenaar and his colleagues have reintroduced the bipartisan CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act to crack down on China-based entities that are fueling the fentanyl crisis and profiting from poisoning Americans.
Today, I was invited to speak with the @tricitychamber and deliver a congressional update. In this update I discussed progress being made regarding appropriations, cleanup efforts at Hanford, the Farm Bill, agricultural labor, H-2A reform, and PNNL.
I have been proud to serve the Tri-Cities during my time in Congress and will continue to do so during these last few months of my term.
On National Hydropower Day it is important to remember that hydropower is one of our nation’s greatest tools for energy independence and part of the fabric that is the Pacific Northwest.
I’m proud to have championed my bipartisan “Build More Hydro” bill—now law—that paves the way for hydroelectric dams to provide America with more reliable, clean, baseload power.
This announcement by the President is a betrayal to American farmers and ranchers while making a negligible impact at the grocery store. Importing subsidized foreign beef does nothing to help regrow the U.S. herd, which is the smallest it’s been in decades. This is the wrong decision and will have lasting effects on American farming families.
For years, the Chinese Communist Party has worked to circumvent U.S. seaports on the West Coast to avoid the Harbor Maintenance Tax in order to slow the modernization of our ports.
This report from the White House details the estimated annual budgetary losses and makes a strong case for the House to pass my legislation, H.R. 3363, that would close the Harbor Maintenance tax loophole – one of the many ways foreign countries are illegally transshipping goods into the U.S.
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Thank you @SecretaryBurgum for visiting Washington state to see the damage recent wildfires have inflicted on communities, families, and businesses.
I’m grateful that the Administration has made the safety of Washingtonians a priority and I look forward to working alongside them to help all those in need.
Should anyone across WA-04 need any assistance from the federal government, do not hesitate to contact my office at https://t.co/QsupG01SFN.
Grateful for the leaders from the Colville and Spokane Tribes for meeting with us in Washington to discuss ongoing wildfires.
@Interior is committed to supporting their recovery and working together to better manage our forests and reduce the risk of future fires.
Today, I declared a Public Health Emergency for Washington State, giving hospitals and healthcare providers the flexibility they need to respond to these devastating wildfires and protect lives.
I spoke with @GovBobFerguson and made clear that @HHSGov will work alongside state and local leaders to keep care available, support frontline healthcare professionals, and help Washington communities through this emergency. We stand with the people of Washington, and we will not let them face this crisis alone.
August is National Shooting Sports Month. This week, I visited @TheRangeLLC in Yakima - a family-owned business that prides themselves on safety and teaching the local community on how to be a better marksman. We discussed anti-gun owner laws being pushed in Washington state and regulations that hurt small businesses. Thanks for having me!
Thank you @POTUS for a quick approval of the State of Washington’s federal disaster request. This near-immediate approval will unlock resources to protect lives and property, and underscores the severity of the fires.
Earlier today, I joined the entire WA Congressional Delegation in a letter to @POTUS to approve the federal disaster assistance request from @GovBobFerguson . Time is of the essence to get counties and tribes in Central and Eastern WA the assistance they desperately need.
Earlier today, I joined the entire WA Congressional Delegation in a letter to @POTUS to approve the federal disaster assistance request from @GovBobFerguson . Time is of the essence to get counties and tribes in Central and Eastern WA the assistance they desperately need.
I had the honor and pleasure of serving on Kay’s Appropriations Committee during her time as chair. She was a titan and trailblazer, serving Ft. Worth in multiple capacities. My thoughts are with her loved ones during this difficult time.
Kay Granger devoted her life to serving her Fort Worth, Texas community — as a teacher and businesswoman, on the Fort Worth Zoning Commission and City Council, as Mayor, and in Congress for nearly three decades, where she also served as Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee.
Throughout her career, she broke barriers for women in public service. She was the first woman to serve as Mayor of Fort Worth, the first Republican woman elected to represent Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the first Republican woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee.
Kelly and I send our prayers to her family, loved ones, and the Fort Worth community as we remember her extraordinary life of service and lasting legacy. She was a dear friend who will be greatly missed.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson (D): "I deeply appreciate the President taking time... I had the clear sense he understood what was going on. I had the clear sense he had been briefed what was going on. He was knowledgable about the situation, and I appreciated that."
I’m thankful that Governor Ferguson has acted quickly to request federal assistance to deal with the wildfires threatening communities in Eastern Washington.
Multiple severe fires have displaced Washingtonians and destroyed homes and livelihoods. My thoughts are with the brave firefighters tackling these blazes and with those who have lost homes and businesses.
Governor Ferguson has made the request for federal assistance. I was in the room with the Governor, Sen. Cantwell, Mayor Brown, Sheriff and state legislators as the call was made. I’m pleased that we are working in a good bipartisan fashion on this terrible fire. 🇺🇸
With wildfire season in full swing, my offices have been tracking the fires throughout Central Washington. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we send a newsletter with information about new and ongoing wildfires throughout Central Washington, including road closures, evacuation orders, and emergency resources. If you are interested in getting this newsletter please follow this link.
Please stay informed and up to date on the wildfire’s closest to you. Stay safe!
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Today, I led a bicameral letter to the Departments of Labor, State, and Homeland Security urging the Administration to address processing delays, regulatory imbalances and structural barriers threatening the effectiveness of the H-2A agricultural guest worker program. Farmers need a workforce during peak seasons and this legal pathway is an essential tool for the industry to meet labor demands.
https://t.co/MR0BtGx8U0
Yesterday, I met with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation to tour the devastation caused by the Signal Peak and Ransier wildfires.
We were joined by Emergency Management Services, Tribal Council, Tribal Law Enforcement, local and state elected officials, and the Yakama Nation Fire Management and State Fire Services. We observed the perimeter of the burn scar as we drove through the city of White Swan, and I saw Yakama Power and their partners working to get power restored to the area.
All this occurred while firefighters on the scene ensured hot spots were being contained. Our tour ended at the Yakama Nation Sprung Structure, where we saw the donations that had arrived and had the opportunity to talk about the federal and state assistance needed.
This budget resolution is the first step in the reconciliation process. Passage of this framework is necessary to ensure we can work to replenish critical warfighting munitions, support producers facing rising costs, and strengthen the security of our elections. I look forward to working with my colleagues over the next few months to address these priorities and deliver for the American people.