A lot has happened during my 12 years of service in Congress. I took to the House floor one last time today to reflect on some of the most memorable parts.
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Jaime Herrera Beutler
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Proudly serving my home, Southwest Washington’s beautiful 3rd District, in the U.S. Congress.
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Today, our Task Force is hosting #CongressGoesPurple to celebrate the 22 million Americans in recovery, support those still struggling, and end the stigma around addiction.
Together, we are committed to passing effective, bipartisan policies to save lives. #RecoveryMonth
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Southwest Washington: please remain vigilant and stay tuned to updates from the as we monitor ongoing wildfires in our region.
Also, stay tuned to the Northwest Fire Interactive Web Map, here: gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/informati
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As of 9/11/2022, 7pm: Hwy 12 & SR 123 are open in both directions. Forest Roads remain CLOSED: FSR46, FSR4610, FSR4612, FSR1266, FSR1260 + all associated spurs. #GoatRocksFire
La Wis Wis Campground is still closed.
For all current updates visit: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8415/
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Today we reflect upon and mourn the thousands of innocent American lives lost in the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. To the families of those who lost loved ones that day: we will never forget.
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This is a welcome first step by the VA to bring accessible care to Lewis County, but I remain committed to helping the VA adapt and expand its services until ALL veterans in our communities can access the health care and benefits they deserve.
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Positive news for veterans 👉🏼 Southwest Washington veterans have earned and were promised quality medical care, which is why I’ve been advocating for the deployment of a VA Mobile Medical Unit which made its first visit to Chehalis today.
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Devastating news - my friend and colleague Rep. Jackie Walorski has been killed in a car accident. My heart breaks for Jackie’s husband, Dean, and for her entire team. There are no words to express my shock and sadness at this loss. This is truly terrible.
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Read more about Samuel's life and how he served our country:
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As one of the Code Talkers w/U.S. Marine Corps, Sandoval helped send thousands of messages based on the Navajo’s native language that helped the U.S. win the war. He and all the other brave members of our military who served & sacrificed for our nation will never be forgotten.
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We've lost an American hero. Samuel Sandoval, one of the last remaining members of the Navajo Code Talkers who encrypted critical U.S. messages during World War II, died at age 98.
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Here’s what the Skamania County Board of Commissioners are saying:
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Positive news on a bill I wrote to specifically benefit the residents of Skamania County 👇
Read more here: bit.ly/3Q5RDk6
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. continues to do amazing work to support members of our Armed Forces and their families. To all the members of our U.S. military currently serving, or those who have served, thank you for your dedication to our nation! We are grateful for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
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This week I had the honor of assembling care packages that will be delivered to our deployed, and soon-to-be deployed, service members. This tradition has grown since World War II when Americans packed boxes of "tastes of home" for deployed service members.
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If you need assistance with a federal agency like Social Security, the IRS, or the VA—please contact me. Call my office at (360) 695-6292 or send a message: JHB.house.gov/contact
Here's an example of a case we recently solved for a Southwest Washington resident:
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. visited our Wastewater Treatment Plant & met with city leadership to follow up on her advocacy for the $1M advanced for the Anoxic Selector Project, getting us one step closer to securing critical upgrades for this facility. Learn more: jhb.house.gov/news/documents
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The U.S. House has now approved this proposal, but I won’t let up until this project and other important regional priority requests make it over the finish line.
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I was able to learn even more about the new Anoxic Selector they need that will enhance the clean water supply, lower costs for residents, and provide for future economic growth in the community.
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In Congress I’m advocating for an important water quality project to serve the citizens of Washougal. Today I got an up-close tour of the current structure… Continued 👇🏼
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With crime rising, it’s more important now than ever to increase public safety. It’s why I advocated for Battle Ground’s request to enhance the Police Dept.'s Emergency Ops. Center which will improve the community’s overall safety technology. Read more:
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If you need assistance with a federal agency like the IRS, VA, or Social Security—please contact me. Call my office at (360) 695-6292 or send a message: JHB.house.gov/contact
Here's an example of a case we recently solved for a Southwest Washington resident:
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Local law enforcement & first responders need tools to respond quickly & efficiently to keep our communities safe. That’s why I worked to advance Lewis County’s priority to give them the proper tools to communicate countywide & better protect citizens. 👇🏼
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It’s awesome to know we have a piece of Southwest Washington hanging right here in our nation’s Capital – thanks for showcasing your talent, Hannah!
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Presenting our 2022 Congressional Art Competition winner, from Vancouver’s Medallion Art School, Hannah Kim! It was so great to visit with Hannah and her dad as they traveled to D.C. to view her winning art piece in the U.S. Capitol Building.
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Congresswoman has secured $131,000 to fund WPD’s Body-Worn Camera Program in a spending plan advanced by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. The bill now awaits approval from the full U.S. House of Representatives. Read more --> ow.ly/H6ku50JUkJy
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With crime rising, it’s vital we support our local police forces to meet the challenge. I’m pleased my effort to equip Long Beach police officers with body cameras has been a success so far & I’ll continue pressing until we get it across the finish line.
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Maintaining our waterways is both vital to the health of our economy & to protect families, homes & businesses from flooding. That's why I was pleased to successfully advocate for two community-supported requests on the Cowlitz & Columbia Rivers. 👇
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We are pleased to announce and very grateful that has secured key federal funding for our Washougal Wastewater Treatment Plant Anoxic Selector Project in a spending plan advanced by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. Read more at jhb.house.gov/news/documents
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Last week I took action in Congress to fully reopen all offices ASAP, and I’m going to continue doing whatever I can to ensure our seniors can access their benefits. (2/2)
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Seniors who have spent their entire lives paying into Social Security deserve responsive service from the Social Security Administration, which means they need their local SS office open & fully staffed. Yet some SS offices are closed or still limited in in-person service. (1/2)
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Happy Independence Day!
I hope you’re able to relax & celebrate with your families today, but also to take a moment to reflect upon the sacrifices made by so many great patriots to secure our nation’s liberties. America is, and will continue to be, a beacon of hope & freedom. 🇺🇸
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We’re making strides to extend mental health and substance treatments to communities in Southwest Washington and across the nation.
Read more about my bills that passed the U.S. House 👇🏼
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Herrera Beutler heralds mental health, addiction treatment bills passed by House - columbian.com/news/2022/jun/
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If you need assistance with a federal agency like the State Department, VA, or Social Security - please contact me. Call my office at (360) 695-6292 or send a message: JHB.house.gov/contact
Here's an example of a case we recently solved for a Southwest Washington resident ⬇️
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Captain William Clark Regional Park is CLOSED. The water has reached the steps of the trailhead. There are many downed trees in the forested areas near both Blue Rock and William Clark. DO NOT attempt to go into these areas until crews are able to assess and cleanup.
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Even though it is dry today, the flood warning for the #ColumbiaRiverFlood at Vancouver is still ongoing. River levels sit around 16.2 ft (as of 8:15 AM) but will temporarily drop below flood stage tonight. Rises are expected once again on Thu so stay aware. #ORwx #WAwx
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If you tune in to watch the U.S. Open, be on the lookout for Brady Calkins – 1 of just 156 qualified to play in the U.S. Open – who hails from Chehalis and is a graduate of W.F. West High!
Congrats, Brady – I’ll be rooting for you! 🏌️♂️
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On National Flag Day, we take a moment to celebrate the symbol of our nation’s freedom, while honoring and remembering the men and women who’ve served and died to protect it. 🇺🇸
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Please join me today in celebrating 247 years of the , including all the men and women who’ve served, and are currently serving, our great nation. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
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If you need assistance with a federal agency like the State Department, VA, or Social Security - please contact me. Call my office at (360) 695-6292 or send a message: JHB.house.gov/contact
Here's an example of a case we recently solved for a Southwest Washington resident ⬇️
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78 years ago today, thousands of Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy and began the march across Europe to end World War II.
Today, we take a moment to honor and remember those patriots who courageously stood up to end tyranny and protect freedom around the world.
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