Congressman Denny Heck

Representing the 10th District of Washington
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Puget Sound Recovery

Oct 2, 2014 Page
Restoration efforts in the Puget Sound generate jobs, goods, and services in the short-term and help to ensure our economic livelihood in the long-term. Restoring the health of Puget Sound must remain a priority for our region, state and nation.

Proposed Emergency Legislation Aims To Address Starfish Wasting Syndrome

Sep 18, 2014 In The News
Most people who've grown up in the Northwest can remember walking on the beach as a kid, enjoying tide pools full of brightly-colored starfish. But beachcombing has become less joyful over the past year. An epidemic known as sea star wasting syndrome has devastated huge populations of starfish, especially on the West Coast. U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, D-Olympia, has introduced an emergency act in Congress to respond to the outbreak.

Puget Sound Recovery Caucus proposes bill to find solutions to sea star wasting syndrome and other marine disease emergencies

Sep 18, 2014 Press Release

To address the sea star wasting syndrome and other major marine disease emergencies, this week Representative Denny Heck (WA-10) and the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus introduced the Marine Disease Emergency Act. The proposed legislation would establish a framework for declaring and responding to a marine disease emergency, and to provide the science community with the resources to proactively protect marine ecosystems from being irreparably damaged by cascading epidemics.

Head Of EPA Tours Puget Sound, Supports Congressional Cleanup Caucus

Aug 14, 2014 In The News

She’s been called President Obama’s “green quarterback.” Gina McCarthy is the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, and she's known for tackling sources of climate change. And now she’s shining a light on efforts to clean up Puget Sound.

McCarthy met with government officials and community groups in Tacoma on Wednesday and toured Commencement Bay by boat to learn more about what still needs to be done. 

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Tours Commencement Bay, Discusses Importance of Protecting Puget Sound

Aug 13, 2014 Press Release

Tacoma, WA – Today, the co-founders of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-6) and Denny Heck (WA-10) hosted Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy in Tacoma to detail the importance of restoration efforts for the Puget Sound.

Following a roundtable discussion with community stakeholders, Heck and Kilmer gave Administrator McCarthy a tour of Commencement Bay to highlight the environment and the investments the region needs.

Kilmer, Heck Join Local Leaders in Tacoma, Announce New Bill to Create the First National Heritage Site on the West Coast

Jun 30, 2014 Press Release
Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Denny Heck (WA-10) joined local officials to announce a bill to create the first national heritage site on the West Coast. Their legislation would establish a National Maritime Heritage Area in Washington state – the only one in the country focused on maritime history. Following the announcement the group also toured the Foss Waterway Seaport.

Congressman Denny Heck (D-WA) Speaks Out Against Economic Damage of Climate Change

Oct 29, 2013 Video

Congressman Denny Heck (D-WA) Speaks in Favor of Modernizing our Water Infrastructure

Oct 23, 2013 Video

Congressmen Denny Heck and Derek Kilmer Announce Launch of Congressional Puget Sound Recovery Caucus

Jun 3, 2013 Press Release
Reflecting their commitment to preserving the health and beauty of the Puget Sound, Representatives Denny Heck and Derek Kilmer have co-founded the Congressional Puget Sound Recovery Caucus.