Congresswoman offers statement after swearing-in ceremony
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) released the following statement Monday after being sworn in as a member of the 119th Congress last week:
“I want to thank Southwest Washington for entrusting me to build on the progress of my first term in Congress – and I remain steadfast in my commitment to serve as an independent voice for our communities’ priorities.
“For the past two years, I fought to bring dollars home for overdue investments in our infrastructure and economies, passed bipartisan legislation to keep our woods working and support rural development, and cut through red tape to bring back millions of dollars owed to you by federal agencies. But there’s more urgent work to be done.
“As hardworking families face a high cost of living, communities endure the devastation of fentanyl, and aging infrastructure demands repair and replacement, I intend to hit the ground running in the 119th Congress. And I’ll continue convening folks from all backgrounds at the legislative table to reach bipartisan solutions for local farmers, fishermen, tradespeople, veterans, and small business owners.
“No party has a monopoly on good ideas, so I look forward to rising above clickbait politics and putting Southwest Washington’s needs ahead of the D.C. agenda. I don’t take this responsibility lightly, so I hope you’ll continue to stay in touch about the issues that matter most to you, and I’ll be sure to do the same.”
Last week, Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez released her 2024 Year-End Report, recapping her work through the past year and 118th Congress.
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