We need a bigger pipeline and a faster pipeline for new providers, and we also need ways to incentivize those providers to practice in rural communities.
Kim Schrier
The Public Record
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.
I just want to thank Representatives DeGette, Bilirakis, Ruiz, and Cole for their work to reauthorize the Special Diabetes Program.
Thank you for your consideration of these priorities as you develop legislation for our aviation industry and critical water infrastructure this year and continue oversight efforts of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law implementation.
I am eager to partner with this committee to find ways to consolidate, standardize, and streamline grant application efforts.
Small and mid-size communities play a critical role in powering Washington's economy.
I appreciate the opportunity to testify about my priorities and concerns as representative of Washington state's 8th congressional district.
Washington's Eighth Congressional District, my district, depends on smooth, connected roads, reliable public transportation, comprehensive freight rail...
Small and mid-sized communities face several barriers when applying for funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
I also plan to reintroduce the Care is an Economic Development Strategy--or CEDS--Act this Congress.
We also depend on critical water infrastructure, especially with increasing risk of drought, to allow our agricultural communities to flourish.
I really appreciate the opportunity to come here today and testify about my priorities and concerns as a Representative of Washington State's Eighth Congressional District.
I've raised the alarm again and again about how these surveillance practices harm kids and teens and how Big Tech platforms use the manipulative design to addict kids to their products and funnel them towards harmful content.
Members, it is urgent that the Congress pass a comprehensive data privacy law that protects the personal privacy of Americans, especially our kids.
Just last year, we made the largest investment in clean energy technology and climate science ever. The intention is to spur research and innovation in cutting-edge technologies and then accelerate development and construction of a…
I want to just touch on antimicrobial resistance, something that is top of mind for us, something that I am concerned about as a pediatrician.
Having timely access to affordable, effective medicines is a key part of their economy and our domestic food chain.
Animal safety is incredibly important for my district. I think in every district.
It is incredibly important that this process and relationship works for both the Government and for the industry
I just want to focus on the importance of graduate medical education needing a bigger pipeline in order to respond to physician shortages.
I want to associate myself with the comments made by Dr. Ruiz about the continuing threats of Medicare cuts and how that impacts the workforce.
Thank you for the work you have done to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for the American people.
This would help remedy that problem by developing a 12-unit apartment building dedicated to low-income senior veterans in Kittitas County.
Thank you, Chairman Cole. Thank you, Ranking Member Quigley. Thank you for the opportunity to testify about my priorities and concerns as Representative of Washington State's Eighth Congressional District as you work to finalize…
I am happy and ready to work on combating some of these perverse incentives for pharmacy benefit managers.





