Press Releases
For the first time, bill would allow federal agencies to design prize competitions to encourage innovative solutions to acidification problem. The shellfish industry contributes more than $250 million to Washington state’s economy and supports more than 3,200 jobs
TACOMA, WA – Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) toured a major Tacoma seafood distribution plant today and joined scientists, a shellfish grower, and plant employees to announce the introduction of new legislation to help fight ocean acidification.
As part of its 10-year anniversary, the Center for Financial Services Innovation names prize-linked savings accounts as best impact innovation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A national nonprofit organization named prize-linked savings accounts backed by Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) a “top impact innovation” as part of their 10-year anniversary. The Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) highlighted these savings accounts as one the best ways to encourage workers and families to save more by offering rewards for savings.
Legislation includes measures championed by Kilmer to bolster cyber capabilities, help expand innovative timber projects, and continue key investments in local military installations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A key draft of a major defense bill released yesterday includes many initiatives pushed for by Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06). The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (NDAA) contains proposals from Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released the following statement on the passing of Billy Frank Jr., Chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.
Rep. Kilmer will discuss issues facing seniors and those nearing retirement with participants
PORT ANGELES, WA - Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) will lead a forum at the Port Angeles Senior Center on Friday to listen firsthand to attendees as they discuss issues impacting the region’s seniors. The forum will begin at 1 p.m. and will cover, among other issues, the future of Social Security and Medicare programs for Washington state retirees.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) applauded the announcement that the Department of Defense (DOD) will provide Washington State’s National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program with surplus military uniforms. Rep. Kilmer requested that DOD make excess uniforms available to the 35 ChalleNGe programs across the country.
Legislation would streamline the use of cyber and information technology ranges in the Department of Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 29, 2014 – Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Niki Tsongas (MA-03) introduced a bill (H.R. 4500) yesterday to increase coordination for cyber and information technology ranges in the Department of Defense (DOD).
WASHINGTON, DC – April 24, 2014 – Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-6) and Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (MA-3) announced today they will introduce legislation to make the Department of Defense information technology systems stronger, more efficient and more secure.
In order to connect with constituents while in Washington DC, Representative Derek Kilmer will hold his sixth telephone town hall with constituents on Tuesday, April 29th at 6pm PT. Participants will have the opportunity to ask Representative Kilmer a question or leave a message with their questions or comments.
National momentum grows as Caucus co-founders recruit outside of state for the first time
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This year’s Earth Day brought a new ally to Puget Sound, as U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, announced that he will become an official member of the Congressional Puget Sound Recovery Caucus. Rep.