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Kim Schrier

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Kim Merle Schrier is an American physician and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 8th congressional district, a position she has held since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Schrier is known for her advocacy on healthcare issues, particularly those affecting children and families. She has a background in medicine, which informs her legislative priorities and public statements. Schrier has been vocal on various issues, including vaccine policy and public health.

Quotes by year · 2019–2026432 total · peak 2021 (158)
2019: 93 quotes2020: 35 quotes2021: 158 quotes2022: 66 quotes2023: 56 quotes2024: 12 quotes2025: 8 quotes2026: 4 quotes
Apr 22, 2020

I am hopeful that struggling businesses will get help with the passage of today's PPP and Healthcare Enhancement Act.

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Apr 22, 2020

The lack of detailed guidance from the administration about requirements for PPP loan forgiveness puts small businesses in challenging positions.

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Apr 22, 2020

We can't punish the smallest businesses just because they don't have longstanding lending relationships with banks.

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Apr 22, 2020

The Paycheck Protection Program is extremely popular based on the demand that we are seeing.

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Feb 12, 2020

I have an amendment at the desk made in order under the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 234, after line 21, insert the following (and redesignate subsequent…

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Feb 10, 2020

My bill creates a pilot grant program under NIFA that will fund research to study the impact of CO2 in the atmosphere on nutritional value of food.

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Feb 10, 2020

As CO2 concentrations rise, globally, this will have a tremendous impact on human health.

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Feb 10, 2020

In the coming weeks, I will be introducing legislation to dedicate research funding to study the link between CO2 and food crops.

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Feb 5, 2020

We need to reduce the use of single-use plastics and increase recycling rates throughout the country.

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Feb 5, 2020

Your story was so incredibly impactful, and I think will stay with all of us as we consider child care going forward.

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Jan 27, 2020

We can and we should aggressively pursue cleaner water, cleaner air, cleaner soils, and a more stable climate...

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Jan 27, 2020

I wanted to speak about an issue of critical importance in Washington State, and this is the status of the SAFE Program, the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement.

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Jan 27, 2020

That would be phenomenal. They would very much appreciate that, and I would like to stay in touch with you to make sure that I can facilitate that.

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Jan 27, 2020

Can you tell me more about those SAFE-like practices that could be continuous?

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Dec 18, 2019

The people of Washington's Eighth District sent me to Congress to fight for their families and make thoughtful, evidence-based decisions. I did not come to Congress to impeach a President, but evidence is evidence, and a balance of power…

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Dec 3, 2019

Seven children have died while in government custody. Many, if not most, are experiencing toxic stress.

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Dec 3, 2019

What this means for the children is that they could go without the adequate nutrition that they need to build healthy brains, that they need to then focus in school, to become healthy productive adults.

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Dec 3, 2019

As a pediatrician it has been my life's work and passion to support parents and children so those children grow up healthy and strong and live up to their potential.

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Dec 3, 2019

Together you paint a frightening, grim, and frankly heartbreaking picture of the effects of this Administration's immigration policies on the well-being, both present well-being and future well-being of our children.

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Nov 13, 2019

Pregnant women and children are especially vulnerable to these changes.

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Nov 13, 2019

I came here today to talk about these unnecessary restrictions on a woman's access to full reproductive care, access to abortion.

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Nov 13, 2019

According to the Lancet Countdown's 2019 report, which was released yesterday, global air pollution driven by fossil fuels, and compounded by climate change, led to seven million premature deaths.

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Nov 13, 2019

As a pediatrician, I have seen firsthand the impact climate change is having on our children.

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Nov 13, 2019

I want to express my appreciation for the work Chairwoman Castor and her staff are putting forth on the critical issue of climate change.

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Nov 13, 2019

If there was ever an issue that would unite our country and should unite the world, it is really combating climate change.

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