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Derek Kilmer

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Derek Kilmer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 6th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and environmental protection during his time in office. Kilmer has been an advocate for small businesses and has worked on initiatives to support job creation in his district. He is known for his collaborative approach to governance and has served on various committees, including the House Appropriations Committee.

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Jul 24, 2019

I have introduced bipartisan legislation called the Protecting Local Access to Care for Everyone Act, or the PLACE Act.

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Jul 24, 2019

Rural hospitals are really struggling.

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Jul 24, 2019

If these hospitals and clinics close, the next option for care can be hours away. And that is just dangerous.

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Jul 24, 2019

A recent study found that 97 rural hospitals have closed since 2010.

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Jul 23, 2019

I strongly support the President's goal to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon in 2024.

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Jul 23, 2019

Safety must be our number one priority.

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Jul 9, 2019

Five days ago, the President of the United States said we have a Fed that don't know what they are doing.

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Jun 20, 2019

I thank Mr. Carbajal, my good friend, for his leadership on this amendment. I am proud to cosponsor this amendment which would prohibit future oil and gas sales off the West Coast, including my beautiful home State of Washington. The fact…

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Jun 5, 2019

I thank the chair for yielding, and I thank her for her leadership on these issues and so many others in her committee's domain. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1921, the bipartisan Ocean Acidification Innovation Act. Ocean…

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May 14, 2019

I thank my colleague from California for organizing today's Special Order to celebrate the life of Ellen Tauscher. I didn't serve with Ellen. I had the opportunity to meet her and enjoyed that, and I now have the distinct honor of serving…

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May 1, 2019

There is no denying it, climate change is real, and Congress has a moral obligation to act. The communities that I represent in Washington State are already experiencing the impacts. Coastal Tribes are in the process of trying to move to…

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Apr 30, 2019

The New Democrat Coalition is determined to increase long-term federal investments in all types of infrastructure.

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Apr 30, 2019

Without a clear plan and specific resources for hardest hit communities, a massive influx of new capital... could potentially contribute to further economic disparity.

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Apr 30, 2019

Communities like my hometown of Flint are resilient communities--they just need a fighting chance.

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Apr 30, 2019

Supporting the movement of people and goods on our nation's roads, bridges, ports, and airports is crucial to driving investment in our communities.

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Apr 30, 2019

We need to invest in projects that enhance climate resilience, while also reducing pollution and carbon emissions.

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Apr 30, 2019

We need a Marshall Plan for America's older, industrial cities and towns.

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Apr 2, 2019

When any Federal executive agency or department including the Department of Defense proposes a project, it needs to engage in formal government-to-government consultation with any tribe that may be impacted by that project.

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Apr 2, 2019

I strongly urge the members of this committee to continue to prioritize climate resiliency and that service members in the Lowcountry can continue to do what they do best.

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Apr 2, 2019

Treaties are the supreme law of the land; treaty rights held by a tribe cannot be diminished by the passage of time or by non-use.

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Apr 2, 2019

I respectfully request the committee support this proposal so that Parris Island can continue to prepare our best and brightest to win our nation's battles in service to the country.

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Mar 6, 2019

It includes the Honest Ads Act, my bipartisan bill that would shine a light on the murky world of online political advertising by requiring digital ads to meet the same disclosure requirements as print or broadcast ads. Americans deserve…

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Mar 6, 2019

I want to start by saying thank you to Congressman Sarbanes for his important work on leading this legislation. I am proud that we are bringing forward H.R. 1 to restore faith in the legislative branch, because right now Congress is less…

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Feb 25, 2019

I have supported sanctions against Russia in almost every fashion. I think they are a very important tool for us to punish them and to change their behavior regarding America's interest.

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Feb 25, 2019

I particularly am grateful for continuing to highlight the murdered and missing indigenous women and girls.

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