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First Focus Campaign for Children Names Reichert “Champion for Children”
Oct 1, 2010
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08), today has been named a “Champion for Children” by First Focus Campaign for Children. Champions were honored based on their actions to introduce, cosponsor and vote for legislation that would best meet the needs of children, and their demonstration of extraordinary ...
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Reichert Calls on Congress to Consider Proposals to Extend Critical Tax Relief, Provide Job-Creating Incentives
Aug 10, 2010
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today released the following statement:
“Congress cannot tax our country into economic recovery,” Reichert said. “At a time when Congress should be promoting job creation, competitiveness and investment, today we’ve seen exactly the opposite – and it’s being done...
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Reichert Defends Innovation, Entrepreneurship
May 28, 2010
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08), a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, today released the following statement in support of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5116), legislation that will strengthen U.S. scientific and economic leadership, support businesses, and create job...
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Reichert Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner
May 4, 2010
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) has announced that Colton Running, a senior at Tahoma Senior High School, has won the 2010 Congressional Art Competition for Washington’s Eighth Congressional District with a work titled “Burning.” Running was selected last night at a reception hosted by Reich...
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Teacher Appreciation Day: Reichert Honors Educators’ Service, Dedication
May 4, 2010
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today released the following statement in honor of teachers throughout Washington’s Eighth district, Washington state, and the nation:
“It’s my pleasure today to honor our teachers for their tireless service and their dedication to our children,” Reichert said. “...
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Reichert Announces 2010 Congressional Art Competition
Feb 10, 2010
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) invites all interested high school students residing in Washington State’s Eighth Congressional District to participate in “An Artistic Discovery,” the 2010 Congressional Art Competition conducted to recognize and encourage creative talent among high school students...
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National Education Association Endorses Reichert, Tanner Teacher Tax Relief Act
Nov 16, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) and Congressman John Tanner (TN-08) today announced that the National Education Association (NEA) endorsed the Teacher Tax Relief Act (H.R. 3758), a proposal that would both increase and make permanent the maximum tax deduction available for educators purchasing cla...
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Reichert, Tanner, Introduce Teacher Tax Relief Act
Oct 8, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) and Congressman John Tanner (TN-08) today introduced H.R. 3758, the Teacher Tax Relief Act, a proposal that would both increase and make permanent the maximum tax deduction available for teachers purchasing classroom supplies – while expanding the deduction to inclu...
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Reichert Votes to Protect Students’ Choice
Sep 17, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today released the following statement as the House of Representatives passed legislation to terminate the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) and replace it with a government-run and taxpayer financed system under the Direct Loan program:
“I have long-fought f...
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House Passes Reichert Amendment to Combat Violence in Schools
Jun 18, 2009
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The House of Representatives today passed an amendment offered by Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) to provide new resources for a federal program that helps schools combat sexual harassment, bullying and gang-related violence. Reichert’s amendment to the Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, Scien...
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