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@RepDennyHeck

Proudly representing in U.S. Congress. Husband, (gran)dad, fan & . Serves on House Intel () & .

South Puget Sound, WA
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Joined January 2013
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    20 Feb 2018

    Do you live in Washington's 10th Congressional district? If so, you are my boss. Reply with your zip code so I know to follow your tweets.

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  2. 20 hours ago

    For 6 yrs, and I have been working to let marijuana businesses access banking services. This week, we reintroduced our bill, the SAFE Banking Act, w/ 108 cosponsors Let's strengthen public safety by letting these businesses open bank accounts Let's pass this bill

    There is growing bipartisan movement in Congress to enable marijuana businesses to have the same financial capabilities as any other legal business, writes the editorial board.
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  3. Mar 8

    This , we must remember that we have a responsibility to protect human rights at home and abroad. That’s why I co-sponsored the Act, which requires the to reinstate into its annual Human Rights Reports.

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  4. Mar 8

    One of the most important things I’ve learned in my career is that the institution of democracy is only as strong as the faith that people put in it. It's time for Congress to earn back the people’s trust by ensuring that every citizen has a voice in their government.

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  5. Mar 8

    Today, I was proud to join my House colleagues to pass the Act, a historic bill that will restore the faith and function of American democracy by reducing the role of money in politics and ending the culture of corruption.

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    Mar 7

    Manafort to judge: I feel "humiliated" "The fact of the matter is that in the long and sordid journey that has been his prosecution, this would be the first time he's actually ever expressed genuine or seemingly genuine remorse." - Democratic Rep. Denny Heck

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  7. Mar 5

    It’s an honor to collaborate with the City of Tumwater to share her story with our community. Read more:

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  8. Mar 5

    Today, in honor of , I introduced a bill to designate the Post Office for Eva G. Hewitt, Tumwater's first female postmaster. Eva was a dedicated postmaster and businesswoman, and she’s earned her place in the South Sound’s history books.

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  9. Mar 4

    March is – a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible women who have changed the world. There is still work to do, and we must continue fighting for gender equality!

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  10. Mar 1

    Today is Day 📚. But that didn’t stop me last week from reading Green Eggs & Ham to students at Chloe Clark Elementary in DuPont. Thanks for the invitation, Principal Yoho and Superintendent Weight!

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  11. Feb 28

    You outdid yourself, ! Even in the midst of , my office received more than 11,600 valentines from local students to distribute to veterans and first responders. That’s a 2.4% increase from last year. Thanks to all who joined me in thanking our local heroes!

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  12. Feb 28

    Happy 100th Birthday, COL (Ret.) Westlake! Thank you for your service.

    Veteran returns to JBLM to celebrate 100th birthday
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  13. Feb 27

    We learned a lot from Donald Trump's former personal lawyer today, and it might just be a drop in the bucket.

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  14. Feb 27

    I will be on with Erin Burnett soon to talk about Michael Cohen's return to Congress.

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  15. Feb 27

    We can’t afford efforts to make gun violence prevention a partisan issue. Americans demand action to . We must make the Bipartisan Background Checks Act law.

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  16. Feb 27

    More than 90% of Americans support universal background checks. I'm voting today to support , a bipartisan bill to and expand background checks.

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  17. Feb 27

    Our current background check system has already stopped more than 3 million sales to convicted felons and other prohibited purchasers. Today, I am proud to stand with my colleagues in Congress to help save lives by passing universal background checks.

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  18. Feb 27

    Americans are 25 times more likely to be killed by a gun than people in other developed countries. We can defend the 2nd Amendment and still find that unacceptable.

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  19. Feb 27

    Today, Congress is taking bipartisan action to keep communities safe by passing . We must because one life lost to gun violence is one too many.

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  20. Feb 27

    RT if you work full-time, work hard, and deserve a raise.

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  21. Feb 27

    Gun violence costs each American taxpayer about $700 each year. For families who lose a loved one, the loss is immeasurable. We all pay some price by doing nothing. Today we will pass , a bill that will help save lives and help .

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