Thank you to our spring DC interns, Anneke, Isaac, & Jiwon, for your great work this semester! Interns in our office are an essential part of our team serving WA-01. Wishing you the best of luck in all your future endeavors!

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural impact of these communities & the countless contributions they have made to our country.

Mifepristone was safe & effective when the FDA approved it 25 years ago & the same is true today. This case was never about science. It’s apart of the broader conservative effort to chip away at abortion access. This decision will impact women in every part of the country.

Great to meet with folks in D.C. this week. Talked about what Congress can do to better support advanced practice nurses with the WA Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Spoke with United Way King County about how Republican food assistance cuts are hurting families in our community

Today we celebrate the power of American workers who build our economy. I’m proud to stand with our workers & fight for them in Congress.

Trump’s reckless policies continue hurting the economy & the data keeps proving it. In March, inflation reached its highest level in nearly 3 years, driving up prices for families. Food, gas, & health care are all more expensive. www.marketwatch.com/story/inflat...

Gas prices are now at a record-high in our community. Make no mistake, Trump is directly responsible for this. Washingtonians are paying the price for the war in Iran.

Good News! FEMA has opened disaster assistance centers in Snohomish County. Residents can now get help to apply for relief following the December floods. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is June 10, 2026. For more information, visit: www.fema.gov/press-releas...

Congress finally approved funding for the Homeland Security agencies like TSA, the Coast Guard, & FEMA that keep our nation safe.

Republicans passed a budget in the middle of the night to give another $70 billion to ICE. This does nothing to lower costs or keep our communities safe.

Since Republicans passed their megabill in July, nearly 29,000 Washingtonians have lost their SNAP benefits, according to data from USDA. This problem is only going to get worse, with the Republican Farm Bill doubling down on these cuts to food assistance.

U.S. citizens deserve real protections from warrantless government surveillance. Here’s why I voted against extending FISA.

Great to join @momsrising.org parents, & kids to talk about how we can lower costs & support hardworking families.

Republicans want to give ICE $70 billion on top of the $140 billion they already approved. Instead of funding Trump’s extreme immigration agenda, this money could: 🍎Reverse the Republican SNAP cuts 👧Fund Head Start for more than 15 years 🏠Expand rental and home buying assistance

Today marks 2 months since the start of Trump’s reckless war with Iran. It’s abundantly clear that this war has no goals or strategy & that the president has no idea how to get out of it.

The Trump administration is adding more red tape to our health care system by implementing an AI program that delays & denies care for seniors. The American people deserve programs that make health care more accessible, not less.

In January, the Trump administration launched a harmful program that uses AI to delay & deny care for seniors. I’ve heard stories from people across our community about how this is hurting them. www.seattletimes.com/business/wa-...

The costs of Trump’s war with Iran are adding up. Since the start of the war, Washingtonians have spent $259,304,392 more on gas. This is absolutely unaffordable for families. Source: www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cach...

Great to gather with young artists in our community & celebrate the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Congratulations to Tina Zhao, this year’s winner!!

The Trump administration has waged a concerted attack on medical research, stalling medical breakthroughs in cancer & mental health while also cutting grants focused on women’s health. Gender discrimination has no place in medical research funding. www.washingtonpost.com/science/2026...

Grateful for the swift actions of law enforcement that kept everyone who attended the White House Correspondents Dinner safe. As we wait to learn more, this terrifying incident once again reminds us that political violence has no place in our country.

Trump’s war with Iran & his economic agenda are driving up your grocery bill. New analysis shows food prices are up 7.9 percent compared to this time last year. www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

Great to have Isabella, Hiya, & Anya, the winners of the 2025 Congressional App challenge from our district, at the Capitol! Their app creates an early detection method for anemia, addressing a common health challenge.   Congrats & keep up the great work!

For months, Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem blocked lifesaving flood prevention funding for Snohomish County, even though it was already approved. After I pushed DHS to release these funds, I’m glad to announce that the county is receiving $300,000 for flood prevention.

Trump’s policies are forcing you to pay an extra $5,000 this year. From tariffs, health care cuts, & the reckless war in Iran, the price of gas, groceries, & insurance premiums have all gone up.

Senate Republicans voted for a budget that does absolutely nothing to lower costs. Instead of addressing the issues that actually matter to families, this bill includes another blank check to ICE.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. I started my career in medical research, & I know mRNA breakthroughs are showing incredible promise in treating & preventing diseases. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Trump’s tariffs are raising costs for families across the country. Washington’s economy depends on trade. That means our communities are feeling the pain more than most. I pressed Trade Ambassador Greer on these harmful policies.

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my colleague Rep. David Scott. When I started on the House Agriculture Committee, he helped me learn the ropes & served as an incredible resource. My thoughts & prayers are with his family.

Washington is one of the most beautiful places on the planet! This Earth Day, let’s renew our commitment to fighting for a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations.

Trump’s war with Iran continues to send gas prices soaring across the country. Instead of focusing on providing families relief, Republicans are spending this week on legislation that weakens the Clean Air Act & worsens air quality in our communities.

The attacks on Rep. Ansari, her family, & her staff are vile. No public servant should face these kinds of threats & harassment. Trump’s war in Iran has created chaos & suffering that Congress must address. We need leaders like Rep. Ansari in Congress, & I’m proud to serve with her.

Labor Sec. Lori Chavez-DeRemer failed to protect workers across the country & in her own department. She rolled back worker protections, undermined labor unions, & created a hostile work environment.

Trump’s war in Iran means that Washingtonians are being forced to pay $1 more per gallon of gas. The president’s own Energy Secretary said it may take a year for gas prices to go back to pre-war levels.

Today, the government is starting to allow businesses to apply for refunds for Trump’s illegal tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down. I will be closely monitoring to ensure that businesses of all sizes can access these funds, not just the largest corporations.

Met with the Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers to talk about protecting the environment & federal investments in research to support a vital WA industry.

Deeply saddened by the horrific shooting in Louisiana. As we wait to learn more from local officials, my thoughts are with the victims, their families, & the entire community of Shreveport during this heartbreaking time.

1-in-7 people who signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan couldn’t pay their January bill. Premiums skyrocketed this year after Republicans let the enhanced premium tax credits expire. www.wsj.com/health/healt...

UPDATE: Joanne finally received her procedure yesterday after waiting in pain for 6 weeks for no reason. It shouldn’t take a Member of Congress highlighting your case to get it approved. Seniors have earned their Medicare benefits. Companies using AI shouldn’t stand in their way.

Met with AARP WA to talk about the health care challenges facing our seniors & how we can best support family caregivers.

Great to stop by Farine, one of our great local cafes, to try my hand at latte making & connect with constituents.

I’ve long been concerned about the federal government’s warrantless surveillance program & collection of Americans’ data. Congress needs to reform FISA & protect your privacy.

Final Reminder! The deadline for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is tomorrow. All submissions must be delivered to my Bellevue office by 4pm. This is a great way to be recognized for your creativity! Full details are available on my website.

Trump promised he’s “not going to touch” Medicare but HHS Secretary Kennedy approved a program to use AI to deny medical care & treatments for seniors. I pressed RFK on this at today’s Ways & Means hearing.

In January, Trump’s Health Department started allowing private companies to use AI to delay & deny care for seniors. Read my op-ed on how this program is frustrating patients & making conditions worse.

The president’s efforts to erase the horrible crimes committed on January 6 are an insult to our brave law enforcement officers. washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/04/15/d...

More broken promises: Trump & Republicans promised $1,000 in tax refunds but families are getting just a third of that. With prices going up from tariffs & the War in Iran, the average American has less money in their pocket now than last year, while the wealthiest got massive tax cuts.

Families are paying more for gas across the country, & the Trump administration does not care what this war is costing you. Instead, they’re focused on profits for oil companies.

I’m grateful that federal disaster relief was finally approved following the devastating December floods in WA. This was the result of a strong and united effort from our entire Congressional delegation! To learn how to get assistance, visit: www.fema.gov/disaster/4906

Great to volunteer with Sound Generations’ Meals on Wheels! This program is vital in supporting seniors in our community & ensuring they have access to nutritious food.