Kim Schrier

Good Sam. Hospital is lifeline for families in #WA08. Republicans' destructive healthcare policies are making ERs busier as more patients lose insurance. Patients & providers deserve better. I'm fighting to restore Medicaid funding & healthcare tax credits https://t.co/KauDEYZmkS

Hey #WA08, ballots are on their way! Track yours at https://t.co/7N5rJdcIFN and find your nearest ballot box here: https://t.co/sNc9cLobrK

RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine conspiracy theories are now hindering our response to avian flu, putting our food supply in jeopardy, threatening flock populations, and potentially risking another human pandemic. Farmers are desperate for a vaccine to protect their flock, and nobody wants another spike in egg prices. RFK Jr: Follow the science, not the conspiracy theories. https://t.co/vaWdDovcww

Touring HopeSource’s new affordable housing units for Veterans in Ellensburg was one of the highlights of my district visits last week. I was proud to secure funding for this new housing for senior Veterans, and I look forward to watching the Pathways Project grow! https://t.co/PHEvlH2jrp

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the histories, cultures, and traditions of Tribal communities in #WA08 and across the country. Today we thank these communities and recognize their incredible impact. https://t.co/my39SxvRsG

Calling local students: My Issaquah and DC offices are currently accepting applications for our winter/spring 2027 internship! The deadline to apply is November 4th, and the link to submit your application is below: https://t.co/1eeB3FIzlk

Resource centers and food banks are critical for communities across #WA08 and the country. This week, I toured the Auburn Resource Center to learn how I can support their work providing Auburn with food, mental health, childcare, Veteran, housing, healthcare, and employment support.

Thanks to the seniors at the Upper Kittitas County Senior Center who chatted with me this week. It was great to hear from you all about what’s been on your minds, and to join a birthday celebration! https://t.co/CPoDL7dq2Z

Traffic backups and accidents on I-90 between Easton and Cle Elum have been dangerous for Washingtonians, and increased congestion has even impacted wildfire and emergency responses. I am proud to have secured funding to widen this portion of I-90 to make the area safer for our communities.

Here is this week’s Schrier Flyer! https://t.co/rwBrMEHccw

Another wonderful Pioneer Coffee stop in Cle Elum on my way to meet with constituents! https://t.co/FsZtrBQozl

A fantastic week so far in the district! https://t.co/pLFhttbsWu

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) joined Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance to help communities recover and repair damage due to the devastating wildfires that swept through Central and Eastern Washington from July 23 through August 31. 2026 was one of Washington state’s worst wildfire seasons on record, with fires causing severe damage and devastating lives. Weather conditions, exacerbated by extended drought, heat, and wind, caused over 900,000 acres, or 1,400 square miles, to burn across Washington state – taking homes and lives. Three massive fires broke out and tore through neighborhoods across Spokane, the Old Trails Fire burned in northwest Spokane, the Autumn Lane Fire burned near Nine-Mile Falls, and the Fairview Fire burned in Mead. In the Eighth District, the Little Giant, Three Queens, Sisi, King, Goat, and West Fork fires – among others – devastated communities, property, livestock, and businesses. The damages from this wildfire season continues to overwhelm state, local, Tribal, nonprofit, and private-sector capabilities. “As members of the Washington state delegation, we write in support of Washington state’s addendum to include Public Assistance to their September 28th request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance due to devastating wildfire damages incurred from July 23rd through August 31st. We implore you to approve the request for public and individual assistance as quickly as possible,” members of the delegation wrote. “Washington state suffered from a historic wildfire season, with multiple wildfires ravaging parts of Central and Eastern Washington, devastating communities in Asotin, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, and Yakima Counties, as well as the Spokane Tribe of Indians.” Joining Congresswoman Schrier in the letter to President Trump were Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D, WA-03), Dan Newhouse (R, WA-04), Michael Baumgartner (R, WA-05), Emily Randall (D, WA-06), Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07), Adam Smith (D, WA-09), and Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10). The lawmakers continued, “Local, Tribal, state, federal, and out-of-state firefighting crews deployed quickly, pooling resources to contain the fires and protect both life and property. Fire crews faced dangerous conditions, including hazardous terrain, high winds, and record-setting drought, which made the fires extremely difficult to contain. Many of these fires burned over the course of several weeks, and damaged public infrastructure like roads, bridges, public utility systems, and other essential public assets. Beyond the infrastructure that was completely lost to the wildfires, the prolonged exposure to fire, smoke, and extreme temperatures have left remaining infrastructure vulnerable to further damage and unsafe for the public.” “These devastating wildfires have put significant stress on Washington state’s infrastructure and emergency response resources. Throughout the crisis, local, Tribal, state, federal, and international first responders stepped up and worked tirelessly to keep our communities safe. We thank you for your timely approval of the state’s request for an Emergency Declaration which provided vital federal support for both mitigation and recovery. We reiterate our full support for the October 6th request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance and thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this urgent matter,” the lawmakers concluded.

Three years ago today, Hamas terrorists launched a horrific, unprovoked attack on Israel, torturing and killing over 1,200 innocent people and kidnapping hundreds of hostages. Today, we remember the lives lost and reaffirm our commitment to working to establish two states for two peoples with leaders committed to enduring peace and dignity for both Israelis and Palestinians.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) led 25 colleagues in a letter to Dr. Erica Schwartz, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to call out efforts to reject settled vaccine science and demand answers about the CDC’s efforts to implement President Trump’s childhood vaccine Executive Order (EO), underreport measles-associated deaths, and delay access to childhood immunizations. “[...] As the United States is experiencing the largest measles outbreak in 35 years, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) aimed at dismantling core immunization guidelines, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to lay the groundwork for fundamentally restructuring the routine childhood immunization schedule. At the same time, reports indicate the CDC, under your leadership, excluded verified state-reported measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania from the public mortality count. All of this is happening while the CDC delayed access to fall respiratory virus vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. We are deeply concerned by this administration’s persistent efforts to reject settled science. As CDC Director, you bear a responsibility to uphold scientific integrity, and we write seeking answers on how the CDC will respond to the EO and the RFI, and how you will honor the pledge you made to ensure that the CDC leads with evidence-based public health,” began the lawmakers. The United States is facing a decline in childhood immunization rates. Recently, the CDC reported that 280,000 kindergartners did not complete their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine series. This comes as the Trump Administration has actively worked to lower the number of recommended immunizations, break up safe and effective combination shots, and promote legal action against states unaligned with such efforts. Additionally, the CDC has a long-standing agency precedent and prides itself on “objective data collection and reporting.” At the beginning of September, numerous reports exposed that four measles-associated deaths verified and reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health were excluded from the CDC’s public outbreak tracker for weeks, even as internal CDC systems continued to track these fatalities. This omission breaks with agency standards, and raises serious questions about the CDC’s willingness to resist political pressure over settled science. “The health of American children and families depends on a CDC Director who is willing to follow the science, even when it may be politically inconvenient. We look forward to your response and to seeing whether the CDC under your leadership honors the commitments you made at your confirmation hearing,” concluded the lawmakers. The text of the letter is available HERE. ###

As our country experiences the largest measles outbreak in 35 years, the Trump Administration is instead focused on dismantling vaccine guidelines and delaying access to childhood immunizations. That’s why I joined @SenatorBennet to demand the CDC reverse these dangerous decisions to save lives. https://t.co/UzXk0TrLna

Today I spoke with King County Flood Control District staff to check in about preparation for the winter season and flood risk reduction. Thanks for helping us all recover and stay safe as the rainy season begins! https://t.co/KD51wLcCzK

Happy Salmon Days! It was great to celebrate with the 5th LD Democrats and speak with so many voters who visited Issaquah from across #WA08 https://t.co/XIxb4709BY

A reminder that my office can help you access federal benefits and connect with a federal agency! Please call my Issaquah office at (425) 657-1001 if you need assistance. https://t.co/YBeCTw0SDi

Last month, Forest Service officers coordinated with ICE to arrest five men camping with their families in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Forest area. This is a misuse of taxpayer dollars and USFS resources – especially as wildfire relief and recovery efforts continue across our state. I joined my colleagues today to demand transparency from the Trump Administration. https://t.co/4r0JlU0gIo

Letter follows Labor Day incident where individuals were arrested in the middle of the night while camping at Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, 4 of 5 are still being held at Tacoma NW ICE Detention Center PNW records devastating 2026 wildfire season – Members voice concern USFS is misusing taxpayer funds by directing resources outside of USFS scope and mission WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Representatives Emily Randall (D, WA-06), Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Jared Huffman (D, CA-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Adriano Espaillat (D, NY-13), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Andrea Salinas (D, OR-06), Adam Smith (D, WA-09), Val Hoyle (D, OR-04), Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10), Suzanne Bonamici (D, OR-01), and Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07) sent a letter to U.S. Forest Chief Tom Schultz demanding transparency regarding immigration enforcement activities on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) lands. This letter comes after a shocking incident over Labor Day Weekend where U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) coordinated with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to arrest five men who were camping with their families in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. As of October 1, 2026, four of the five men arrested still remain in detention at the Tacoma NW ICE Detention Center. “As Members of Congress representing the Pacific Northwest and Democratic leadership of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the House Natural Resources Committee, and the House Agriculture Committee, we are concerned that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is misusing taxpayer dollars by neglecting their mission and directing career staff to prioritize immigration enforcement on federal public lands. Particularly during a difficult wildfire season, we want to express our gratitude to the Forest Service for fighting wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and across the country,” wrote the members. The U.S. Forest Service has undergone significant funding cuts and reorganizations efforts since the start of Trump’s second term. Since 2025, the USFS has lost nearly 6,000 workers through DOGE cuts and other factors, raising concerns about wildfire preparedness, forest health research, and public land management. Earlier this year, USFS announced consolidation efforts to shutter research and development facilities nationwide. USFS backtracked on their original proposal to close57 out of 77 research labs after public outcry. In September 2026, USFS announced they will be closing 23 labs. The 2026 wildfire season is still underway, and Washington state has recorded one of the worst wildfire seasons to date with almost 900,000 acres being burned as of early September. The members conclude the letter by demanding answers to the following questions by October 15, 2026: Questions for the U.S. Forest Service: Which agency first identified those arrested as targets for investigation, when were they identified, and what information about the targets was used to justify the raid? Can you confirm that the law enforcement officers that first approached the families were employees of the USFS? To what extent did USFS participate in the raid, and under what authority? Please provide any agreement or memorandum that governs cooperation between the U.S. Forest Service and DHS. Please provide any agreement or memorandum between the U.S. Forest Service and DHS that governs the collection and sharing of visitors' identification and reservation data with DHS or ICE. What other immigration raids has the U.S. Forest Service participated in since January 21, 2025? What appropriations account(s) has the USFS used to fund its participation in immigration enforcement operations since January 21, 2025, and how much funding has been obligated or expended for this purpose? Has any USFS law enforcement personnel time, budget, or resources been reallocated from other law enforcement priorities (e.g., resource protection, search and rescue, wildfire-adjacent enforcement) to support immigration enforcement operations? If so, how much of this reallocation has been disclosed to Congress since these funds were appropriated for land management and resource protection purposes rather than immigration enforcement? Given limited agency resources, why is it a priority of the USFS to use employees in the targeting of families on public land? The full text of the letter is available HERE. ###

I had the best time announcing the winner for this year’s Capitol Hill Pet Contest! Thank you, @AnimalsHealthy, for having me and for advocating for the health of our pets and animals. Congrats to Riley, Jax, and Fried Rice! https://t.co/UMlAHPNiWi

Here is this week’s Schrier Flyer! https://t.co/XQyXgwLs0C

Thanks for having me this week for a great discussion, @NewDemCoalition!

I had a great meeting recently with members of the @ilwulongshore to talk about how to support workers in Washington state and boost local economies across the country. Thanks for stopping by! https://t.co/dFNe9BywgW