Southwest Washington’s independent voice in Congress. Auto repair shop co-founder, mom, lives in the woods. #WA03
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I introduced the Stop Scamming Truckers Act to end scams targeting truck drivers by scaring them into paying money for federal licenses that are actually available for low cost.
There is no end to the rage and confusion that comes with receiving letters that try to swindle folks out of money with a fake federal government logo. DOT compliance scams are a critical issue that disproportionately affect small businesses and drive up costs for all of us. It’s time to see some action taken.
Read my Bill: tinyurl.com/b8ap2t3s
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As more and more local stores close their doors, rural communities are becoming food deserts. I’m introducing the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act to end the price discrimination putting local stores out of business.
Read the Bill: tinyurl.com/3dn42fdh
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A few weeks ago, my husband and I lost a pregnancy. The physical toll was something not even my doctor prepared me for.
The standard of care for women’s pain is medieval. We don’t need to agree on everything to agree this should be better.
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Trust in congress is at an all time low, and it’s no secret why: This is becoming a body where unelected staff are running the show. People are tired of seeing their representatives freeze up on camera or miss votes because they’re sundowning.
I recently asked Congress to enact a Mental Acuity Standard, but House members voted no. This can’t continue, we need to restore public faith in Congress.
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I would like to thank my colleagues for joining me last night in a moment of silence to honor the men who lost their lives at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill.
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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 drives up costs and wastes taxpayer money.
I’ve always said my role as a member of Congress is to ensure that prolonged military action is durable and strategic. This war is neither, and it’s time for it to end.
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My amendment to fully fund the Chemical Safety Board was just adopted in committee!
This independent watchdog agency is going to be an important partner in getting answers for the families, loved ones, and community about the catastrophe in Longview.
I sincerely thank my bipartisan colleagues for bucking attempts to eliminate this watchdog agency, and standing for transparency as our community looks for answers.
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Yesterday, I sent a letter to executives at Nippon Dynawave Packaging asking them to clarify their commitment to pay workers during the investigation.
These are our friends, our neighbors, our families, and we need to make sure they’re being taken care of. Read the letter below.
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The horrifying loss of life in Longview last week demands a thorough impartial investigation conducted by the independent watchdog Chemical Safety Board.
Unfortunately the presidents proposed budget has zeroed out the CSB budget.
Next week, I’ll be making it my priority to ensure the agency is funded and, in the longer term, work to ensure the board includes the trades experience necessary for a full picture of the complex interaction between lab experience and trades experience.
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If you’re not from a trades family or a mill community, it can be hard to understand how devastating this sort of industrial catastrophe is for a mill town like Longview.
It’s the lives, land and livelihoods of millworkers at risk here, and I’m here to make sure their voices are guiding the investigation into what needs to be done to rebuild safe and secure jobs, where workers come home to their families at the end of the day.
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My gratitude goes to the Longview Fire Department and all the first responders who arrived at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company this morning to respond to the explosion.
My heart go out to the families of those killed and injured by this terrible blast. These families will need our help and support in the months and years ahead. If you pray, now is a good time to send up some prayers for the millworkers in Longview and their families.
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The community of Ryderwood loses power at least once a winter and it’s dangerous for members of this 55 community to go without electricity for an extended period of time.
I am excited that I was able to secure funding for Cowlitz PUD to underground power lines to improve reliability and save money for ratepayers.
Thank you @SenatorCantwell for your help with this project.
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It’s easy to forget painful things, to make them small or frivolous - but in choosing to come together and remember the sacrifice of fallen soldiers and their families we shore up what makes our country strong.
Thanks to everyone who came out and most of all thanks to our fallen and their loved ones.
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This year, 12 students from right here in Southwest Washington will be attending a military service academy this fall. It is a privilege to have nominated such strong candidates and it is a privilege to honor their accomplishments. It was a great time getting to meet some of them at the send-off dinner.
Congratulations, I’m proud to see so many students ready to serve our country.
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Congratulations to Eunice Sparks from La Center for winning 1st place in my 2026 Congressional Art Competition! I’m excited to share this reflection of our community in the tunnels of Congress and highlight one of Southwest Washington’s best & brightest.
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Republicans pulled the war powers resolution today because they knew it would succeed.
Pulling a vote against the war in Iran because you know your community opposes it?
Pathetic
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