It was great to tour Krume Custom Lumber and Regenerative Industrial in Onalaska. Krume Custom Lumber is uniquely equipped to handle oversized and fire salvaged logs to create hand crafted custom lumber products.

When corporate interests tell farmers that they can’t fix their own equipment, they should know they’ve crossed a line. My bill would make it clear that Congress's loyalties are with America’s farmers – not the multinational conglomerates who are rolling them over a barrel.

I’ve visited CTE programs in all seven counties in Southwest Washington. It was great to visit the Onalaska High School CTE program – it’s a prime example of why we need to fund Career and Technical Education.

A lot of hard working families have spent the last few weeks stressed out, squeezing pennies because politicians have been playing chicken with their food security. Enough.

More than 22 million Americans live in manufactured homes, but they've been largely neglected as a vehicle for building generational wealth and self-determination in this country.

Service academies train the next generation of America’s leaders, and every year I’m honored to nominate young people from across Southwest Washington for these institutions. The deadline to seek a nomination is November 9! Apply below: gluesenkampperez.house.gov/service-acad...

Local corrections officers shoulder an incredibly heavy emotional burden, and their labor too often goes unseen and underappreciated. My visit to the Skamania County Jail helped me better understand the challenges corrections officers face in rural communities.

Shutting the government down over policy differences is like bringing a jackhammer to a job that needs a chisel. My thoughts on the shutdown in The @columbian.com: www.columbian.com/news/2025/oc...

The deadline to apply for a Winter Internship in my D.C. and Washington offices is right around the corner! I encourage young people from ALL backgrounds to apply–you don't need to have worked in politics before or be attending a 4-year college to get involved.

Mobile homes are a great option as we look for ways to address the housing crisis, but many of my colleagues have never stepped foot in one.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. www.columbian.com/news/2025/au...

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. www.columbian.com/news/2025/oc...

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.  www.columbian.com/news/2025/se...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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. www.thereflector.com/stories/glue...

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!

We need to be able to build things that last and pass them down to create real wealth for our kids – and the Teamsters I met with yesterday agree. I don't want to live in a country that's been turned into a permanent class of renters. People should own their own shit.

In every community I go to in Southwest Washington, I hear horror stories about fentanyl. It's a truly evil force permeating American life that requires an all of the above approach to address.

Next week, my bipartisan constituent services team will be holding our twenty-fourth mobile office hours, this time in Thurston County! 6292.

It's often overlooked how great our water and sewer systems are in this country. We can't take that for granted. But to keep what we've got, we need to make sure that the next generation of skilled workers get trained.

Pharmacy Benefits Managers are jacking prescription drug prices up for Americans all over the country. I'm fighting for transparency about how they operate.

Currently, high school students can get AP credits in subjects like Biology, Calculus, and even Art classes. But for some reason, we don't elevate Shop Class to that same level — even though it's where you strengthen hands-on skills foundational to a career in the trades.

It’s important for me to sit down and talk with law enforcement agencies like Centralia Police Department to understand the unique challenges they face.

After the horror of 9/11 I saw my country come together with an urgency sprung from recognizing the fragility of life — and our way of life.

John Baillie rings loud today — “O merciful Father, you look on the weakness of your human children more in pity than in anger, and more in love than in pity.” Praying for Charlie Kirk and his young family, and that our country would turn towards the peacemakers and away from this isolating anger.

There is broad consensus affirming what parents already know — mandatory active school shooter drills are deeply traumatizing for children and have no evidence of decreasing fatalities. youtu.be/jveOqXjTCis

My team will be holding Mobile Office Hours tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10 in Pacific County to provide assistance navigating federal agencies like the VA, IRS, or Social Security Administration.

You’ve probably seen the craftsmanship that’s coming out of Silver Star Industries, their products are used all over the country. It was really cool to visit their shop floor in North Bonneville and see their work firsthand.

In Washington, as well as in most states in the West, the only way we vote is by mail. Paper ballots are the gold standard of election security, and voting by mail is great for working people who don’t have time to stand in line all day.

Rural emergency management departments have to make a little go a long way. They shouldn’t be bogged down by having to wade through paperwork or chase funding opportunities around.

Upwards of 75% of the emergency vehicles industry has been consolidated by just three companies. That's driven the price of a new rig to nearly a million dollars in some instances and made it ridiculously expensive for first responders to get replacement parts in others.

I signed. We need to go after all child predators. A powerful last name and fancy lawyers shouldn't give anyone a free pass to hurt kids.

We owe our veterans not only our gratitude but also our action, and Rich and Rhonda Black are a prime example of that.

Today, I joined the Southwest Washington Central Labor Council and the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Labor Council to celebrate Labor Day. I’m grateful to the hard-working men and women in Southwest Washington who keep our lights on, our communities safe, and work with their hands to build things that last.

Veterans want to continue serving their communities and country, and the federal government should be empowering them. But too often, veterans are confronted with roadblocks as they transition to applying their hard-earned skills in civilian life.

I appreciate everyone who came out to my recent town hall in Longview to let me know what’s front of mind for you and your families.