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Rep. Derek Kilmer Final House Floor Speech

Rep. Derek Kilmer Final House Floor Speech

Northwest Now:Congressman Kilmer - Feb. 21 Season 4 Episode 416

Northwest Now:Congressman Kilmer - Feb. 21 Season 4 Episode 416

Rep. Derek Kilmer Delivers Farewell Address

Rep. Derek Kilmer Delivers Farewell Address

Thanks to the Congressional Management Foundation for honoring me with this year’s Democracy Award for Innovation and Modernization. I’m proud of all Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress accomplished – and while the work isn’t finished, my colleagues and I remain committed to making Congress better for the American people. | Derek Kilmer

Thanks to the Congressional Management Foundation for honoring me with this year’s Democracy Award for Innovation and Modernization. I’m proud of all Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress accomplished – and while the work isn’t finished, my colleagues and I remain committed to making Congress better for the American people. | Derek Kilmer

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Today I delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. It was an honor to stand up and speak up for my constituents who need the federal government to pass a relief package. Our communities shouldn’t have to wait any longer. | Derek Kilmer

Today I delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. It was an honor to stand up and speak up for my constituents who need the federal government to pass a relief package. Our communities shouldn’t have to wait any longer. | Derek Kilmer

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A critical part of my job is to elevate the issues important to our region - so it was an honor to host Members of Congress from Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition in WA. We talked about important opportunities & challenges - including the impact climate change is having on our region’s glaciers & waterways. The climate crisis is posing new and increasing threats to our coastal communities and tribes, from sea level rise to coastline erosion and rising temperatures, raising the threat

A critical part of my job is to elevate the issues important to our region - so it was an honor to host Members of Congress from Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition in WA. We talked about important opportunities & challenges - including the impact climate change is having on our region’s glaciers & waterways. The climate crisis is posing new and increasing threats to our coastal communities and tribes, from sea level rise to coastline erosion and rising temperatures, raising the threat

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The history of lynchings in America serves as a dark reminder of our nation’s past, but the arc of the moral universe is long and always bends towards justice. This week, we brought a long overdue justice to the victims of lynching by passing the #EmmettTill AntiLynching Act. | Derek Kilmer

The history of lynchings in America serves as a dark reminder of our nation’s past, but the arc of the moral universe is long and always bends towards justice. This week, we brought a long overdue justice to the victims of lynching by passing the #EmmettTill AntiLynching Act. | Derek Kilmer

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The Voting Rights Advancement Act will safeguard voting rights by putting teeth back into the Voting Rights Act and ensuring equal access to the ballot box for every American citizen. I was proud to co-sponsor this bill and vote for it today. Why it's important ⬇️ | Derek Kilmer

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Please join me in praying for the family of Staff Sergeant Matthew McClintock. I spoke on the House floor this morning in his memory because it's important for Congress to recognize his service and sacrifice. Not only will Sergeant McClintock be remembered as a Green Beret and a hero, he’ll be remembered as a loving son, husband, and father who was so proud to welcome his son into the world. The world is a better place because of his service. | Derek Kilmer

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There is a lot of talk about a potential government shutdown. Here are my thoughts: | Derek Kilmer

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In 1961 JFK came to Congress to ask them to invest in the space program so we could go to the moon. He said then: “We go into space because whatever mankind must undertake, free men must fully share.” Today, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would formalize the space partnership between America and Israel. This is important because the partnership between our two nations has led to research conducted in space that makes GPS better and helps us do things here on Earth like predict t

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Congressman’s speech on civility disrupted by protesters in Tacoma. Here’s what we know

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Today the House is voting on a bill that would reopen the Department of the Interior. I spoke up for the hundreds of people in our region from Tacoma, to Port Angeles, to Forks who are working without pay or are furloughed--people who are stewards of the land on which our economy depends. It's time to #endtheshutdown. Now. | Derek Kilmer

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In the spirit of Black History Month we should reflect on a story that’s shaped the course of our nation’s history. And we should remember not to give up. Together let’s build a nation that works for everyone, regardless of where you were born or who your parents are. Join me in celebrating Black History Month – to acknowledge those who didn’t give up and to remember the work we’ve still got to do. | Derek Kilmer

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Our democracy is under attack. That's why I'm introducing legislation to close the loophole that allows foreign money to influence our elections. | Derek Kilmer

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Foreign interests shouldn’t be able to influence American elections, period. With that in mind, the House is expected to debate the #SHIELDAct this week, a bill I'm leading to take real action to fix the loopholes and protect our elections from foreign interference This legislation includes the Honest Ads Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill I introduced to ensure Americans know who is paying for the online ads they are seeing and to make it harder for foreign actors to use the internet to attack o

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Facing progressive challenger, Rep. Derek Kilmer spends big ahead of Aug. 4 primary

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On Veterans Day, let’s take a moment to honor those who served. Because our veterans deserve to have their communities rally behind them – and they deserve to have a federal government that rallies behind them, too. | Derek Kilmer

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Climate change is real and it requires bold action. Today, I was proud to help lead the House in passing a package of 10 bipartisan bills that will not only help our planet - but create quality jobs and keep communities safe. The legislation included a bill I introduced, the Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act, to provide tribal communities - in our region and across the country - with direct access to much-needed resources that will enhance their coastal resiliency and keep their people out of harm’s

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The cuts proposed by my Republican colleagues would gut law enforcement and food safety and vital support to families across our state. That's not a good idea – we can do better, and we should do better. | Derek Kilmer

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is not perfect legislation. I haven’t found much in DC that has qualified as perfect. But this bill, which passed the House and was signed by the President today, undeniably takes important steps to address real problems folks in our region are facing as a result of the coronavirus. That's why I support it. | Derek Kilmer

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Our nation had challenges with housing before the pandemic – and those challenges have only grown since then. That’s why I’m leading a bipartisan effort to help communities in our region and nationwide reduce barriers to construction and build more homes that folks can afford. | Derek Kilmer

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I spoke on the House floor today about my concerns with the Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill we are currently debating. In Washington state, we are passionate about the outdoors. That's why I could not defend a bill that makes steep cuts to the Land and Water Conservation Fund. For 50 years the fund has protected community greenspaces, built parks and trails, and improved boating and recreational access. That's why I'll continue to fight for it. We also must continue strong investmen

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Rep. Derek Kilmer on the budget, national parks

Earlier this month, the President announced he wants to cut funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by 15% in his FY21 Budget request. This draconian proposal targets critical programs that provide states like Washington with resources to construct new affordable housing, provide rental assistance, and help low-income families achieve homeownership. I'm AGAINST those cuts - and I stopped by Housing Resources Bainbridge yesterday to talk to administrators and tenants abou

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The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act included commonsense, bipartisan proposals to keep folks safe – but we’re not finished. Tacoma leaders joined me to discuss how we can protect our children, keep schools safe, and reduce the threat of gun violence in the South Sound. | Derek Kilmer

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Rep. Derek Kilmer on health care, travel ban

America can’t compete in a 21st century economy with 19th & 20th century infrastructure. I spoke to Ryan Yamamoto TV News on KOMO News about how the #MovingForward Act - a comprehensive infrastructure package passed by the House earlier this month - will help create jobs in our region while modernizing our roads, bridges, and water systems, investing in schools, and bridging the digital divide. | Derek Kilmer

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Derek Kilmer To Hold Telephone Town Hall on Oct. 2

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