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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
@gluesenkampperez.house.gov
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Southwest Washington’s independent voice in Congress. Auto repair shop co-founder, mom, lives in the woods. #WA03
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · Jan 7
Congress has a duty to deliver for hardworking Americans and represent our communities' values – but too often, polarization and gridlock stand in the way.

@golden.house.gov and I want to build a more effective, independent, and reflective Congress. Read how ⤵️
Opinion | Reps. Gluesenkamp Perez and Golden: Now’s the time to make the House more representative. We’ve got ideas.
Those of us in Congress have a responsibility to listen to voters’ calls for change
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 12h
I’m relieved to hear that — after two years of unknowable suffering — the remaining hostages are reunited with their families.

The road to a lasting peace remains challenging, but runs through a strong commitment to our shared humanity.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 2d
Our local fishermen work incredibly hard and are the backbone of our coastal economies.

I joined crab fishermen and shellfish growers to hear about challenges they're facing with federal agencies and discuss my efforts to fund dredging to support navigation and higher catch volume.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 3d
Grounding yourself in what is good and beautiful is so important – especially during such a crazy time.

So, I'm excited to kick of Fall with our annual Bigleaf Maple Big Leaf Contest! It's a reason to outside, get to know the woods around you, and have fun.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 3d
Did you know my team can assist with delayed or missing Social Security checks, tax refunds, passports, or veterans benefits?

My team will be in Naselle on October 22 to assist with federal agencies, and we've already served thousands of folks across Southwest Washington.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 4d
Our ports keep our Columbia River economy running full steam ahead, and they're an incredible asset for our local producers and businesses.

It's why I've visited more than a dozen ports across our district and continue to fight for them in Congress.
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Southwest WA ports and shipping advocates dodge politics to bring home federal dollars
Ryan Hart was at Portland International Airport last month waiting to board a flight for Washington, D.C., when he saw Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 5d
Consolidation in the emergency vehicle industry is leaving local first responders — and by extension taxpayers — on the hook for increased costs.

I'm leading a bipartisan push to study this so we can better support first responders and save taxpayer dollars.
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Fire officials face ‘skyrocketing prices, brutal backlogs’ replacing aging vehicles in Clark County
In April 2020, just one month into the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vancouver Fire Department replaced one of its aging fire engines with a new rig that cost $614,000. Today, that same fire engine, built by
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 6d
I pray that God grant strength to the hostages who have endured two years of captivity by Hamas and the families reeling from the unknowable pain of this conflict. May He cut a path towards enduring peace and give us the fortitude to follow it.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 6d
Two years ago, we watched in horror as Hamas murdered 1,200 people in a vicious, unprovoked terrorist attack on Israel — our ally and the only liberal democracy in the Middle East.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 7d
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Gluesenkamp Perez, Rouzer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Forestry Career Pathways
Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) and Reps. David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced the bipartisan Jobs in the Woods Act, which will connect young people with rewarding careers and training in forestry. The bill would create a grant program for nonprofit organizations, state governments, and colleges to utilize for workforce training in forestry-related fields – helping […]
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 7d
Our timber communities want to be self-sufficient, and our kids shouldn’t feel like they need to move away from home to do something of value.

My bipartisan bill will honor our heritage — by setting the next generation up with the skills they need to work in our woods.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 10d
If you need help with a federal agency or have questions about what the shutdown means for your family, call 360-695-6292 or visit⬇️
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Get Help With a Federal Agency
If you can’t get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, my office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 10d
I remain ready to work across the aisle to reopen the government and get back to the work of bringing down costs for families in Southwest Washington.

My bipartisan team and I will continue to provide constituent services during the government shutdown.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 13d
Do you need help with a federal agency like the IRS, VA, or Social Security Administration?

My team will be in Cathlamet next week to assist you — and you can always get in touch at gluesenkampperez.house.gov/casework.

I hope you stop by!
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 14d
I’m grateful to everyone who came out in Stevenson last month and participated in my eighteenth town hall since coming to Congress.

The ideas and issues that you share with me in these town halls helps guide my focus in Congress.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 16d
We vote by mail in the West. It's the most secure method of voting and ensures that folks who can't stand in line all day still get the chance to cast their ballot.

The Constitution is clear — states decide how to conduct their elections. 
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez pledges to defend mail-in balloting
Following a meeting with Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey and a tour of the recently remodeled and expanded Clark County Elections Office Wednesday afternoon, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Ska
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 17d
It was such an encouragement to visit with the volunteers keeping this place running and continuing the legacy of self-sufficiency. Plus, they make some damn good cider.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 17d
Places like the Cedar Creek Grist Mill make up the heritage of Southwest Washington.

Built in 1876, it is a cultural institution that honors a relationship to our local food systems and land.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 18d
When SW Washington producers and ranchers can sell fresh foods locally, we’re all better off for it.

The Tenino Ag Park is off to a great start with local family businesses. I’m so glad I could bring home funds to support this community-led effort. www.chronline.com/stories/teni...
Tenino community celebrates grand opening of Colvin Ranch Provisions - The Daily Chronicle
Members of the Tenino community had the opportunity to experience the taste of Southwest Washington during the grand opening of Colvin Ranch Provisions Friday afternoon at the Tenino Agriculture and ...
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 19d
United Precision Corporation in Washougal is a major player in defense and space manufacturing.

I enjoyed speaking with the team at UPC on how we can support domestic manufacturing and build up the skilled workforce right here in Southwest Washington.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 19d
I’m fighting to bring home $1 million in funding for the Lewis County Regional Fire Service Training Center to help regional agencies train their staff & volunteers locally and save taxpayer dollars otherwise spent on sending their folks to out-of-area training facilities.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 19d
We need to be uplifting our departments and celebrating their workforce — not making it more difficult for volunteers and fire departments to do their job.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 19d
I’ve been hearing from communities in Southwest Washington that volunteerism in our fire departments is down, and I appreciate that Lewis County Fire Districts shared their perspective as to why with me with candor and honesty.
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 20d
Lawmakers in D.C. too often overlook rural communities near state lines – and we need to ensure our veterans’ service is honored no matter where they call home.

I’m glad my bipartisan bill to reform the red tape disabled veterans face passed the House.
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Gluesenkamp Perez’s bipartisan bill to improve rural veterans’ access to disability claim exams passes House - The Reflector
U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a bipartisan basis via voice vote, a news release ...
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 22d
One of the highest honors I have as a Member of Congress is nominating the next generation of young leaders to America's service academies.

I'll be holding an open house in Vancouver on Tuesday evening for new applicants to learn more about the process. Stop by!
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez @gluesenkampperez.house.gov · 24d
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