Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D.

I had a wonderful meeting with Dr. Cirillo, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians (@acepnation.bsky.social) this week to discuss the importance of protecting Medicare access and improving patient care.

Washingtonians are paying $948 MORE this year because of the Trump Administration’s chaotic economic policies.

I’ve been calling on President Trump to reverse these reckless tariffs and policies that are hurting local economies across Washington.

I’m proud to introduce bipartisan legislation to fix our aging water infrastructure, support our farmers in Washington state as they combat drought, and ensure that our communities always have dependable drinking water.

Bipartisan water infrastructure bill targets drought in Central Washington Washington Representatives Kim Schrier and Dan Newhouse introduced a bipartisan act on Thursday called the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025.

Our nation’s farmers and communities face water conservation, storage, and treatment challenges.

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Here is this week’s Schrier Flyer!

Democratic Doctors Caucus Chair Kim Schrier, Democratic Physicians Lead 65 colleagues on Letter Slamming RFK Jr. for Changing CDC Website to Promote False Claim That Vaccines Cause Autism WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Kim Schrier (WA-08), Chair of the Democratic Doctors Caucus, along with her colleagues of the Democratic Doctors Caucus Ami Bera (CA-06), Herbert Conaway (NJ-0...

That is why my Democratic Doctors Caucus colleagues and I led 65 members to demand that RFK Jr. remove his dangerous anti-vaccine talking points.
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RFK Jr.’s decision to change the CDC website with his fringe, debunked belief that vaccines cause autism is a threat to our public health.

He’s scaring parents, undermining trust in the CDC, and putting children at risk.

I had a great meeting this week with Public Power Council to discuss how to supply low-cost energy for constituents in #WA08.

RFK Jr. just changed the CDC website with his fictional anti-vax talking points — promoting the blatantly false claim that vaccines cause autism.

This is dangerous.

Parents, please trust your pediatricians, not RFK Jr., about getting your children vaccinated.

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D., Elected as Chair of the Democratic Doctors Caucus WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), the first pediatrician elected to Congress, announced that she was elected as Chair of the Democratic Doctors Caucus.

Our nation’s healthcare system is at a pivotal moment. As chair of this caucus, I look forward to creating solutions to lower costs, put patients and doctors back in the driver's seat, and ensure our healthcare system works for all Americans.

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I am honored and proud to be elected as the first chair of the Democratic Doctors Caucus!

Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) Unveils Rural Revitalization Agenda to Grow Rural Economies, Lower Costs, and Improve Health Care WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the New Democrat Coalition Rural Revitalization Working Group, led by Working Group Chair Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08), Farm Bill Task Force Chair Congressman Jim Costa ...

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When our rural communities thrive, our nation thrives.

That's why I led my @newdems.bsky.social colleagues in releasing an agenda that puts a much-needed spotlight on our rural communities by pushing for policies that rebuild and reinvest in these areas.

New Dems are excited to unveil our Rural Revitalization Agenda!

This agenda puts a much-needed spotlight on our rural communities and pushes for policies that will rebuild and reinvest in these areas.

This fight isn't political — it's about accountability for unspeakable crimes. The survivors deserve justice, and the American people deserve the truth.

Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill Both the House and Senate have acted decisively to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Today, the House finally voted to release the Epstein files. I've long advocated for their release and was proud to sign the discharge petition that made this vote possible.
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This fight isn't political — it's about accountability for unspeakable crimes. The survivors deserve justice, and the American people deserve the truth.

Ahead of ACIP’s pivotal December meeting, I led my @newdems.bsky.social colleagues on a letter demanding that CDC restore ACIP’s role as a trusted, evidence-driven authority and ensure that future vaccine recommendations uphold scientific integrity.

RFK. Jr. and his handpicked Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) members continue to sow distrust in vaccines, putting lives in danger.

This underscores that our work to lower costs and protect healthcare is far from over. I’ll keep fighting to make sure Washingtonians get the care they need.

Thousands of Washingtonians face losing health insurance as federal subsidies set to expire Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies that helped middle-income families afford coverage are set to end Dec. 31 unless Congress acts

As Open Enrollment continues, I am hearing from more and more constituents about how their healthcare costs are skyrocketing.

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Democrats introduce legislation to block WISEeR prior authorization model AHA has “substantial concerns” over the vendor payment structure in WISEeR that incentivizes denials at the expense of physician judgment.

That is why I joined my colleagues to introduce the Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act, which will cut through red tape to ensure that seniors receive the timely care that they need.

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Time and time again, we've seen how prior authorization has led to dangerous delays in care and undermined access to healthcare for our seniors.

My office recently helped John from Monroe access his Veterans benefits. Read more about what he had to say below, and be sure to contact my office if you need help with the IRS, VA, Social Security, or another federal agency.

Here is this week’s Schrier Flyer!

Today is #WorldDiabetesDay and November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. As a doctor and someone with type-1 diabetes, I’m proud to support the research, treatment, and prevention of #T1D while raising awareness for those also living with the disease.

Help with a Federal Agency If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you nee...

Are you having trouble with a federal agency like the IRS, VA, or Social Security? If so, my office is ready to help!

To connect with our casework team, you can call my office at (425) 657-1001 or follow the link below.

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We will keep working on policies that grow our economy and lower costs for everyone.

ICYMI: My @newdems.bsky.social colleagues and I heard from local business leaders here in Washington state about how the Trump Administration's tariffs and broader trade strategy are raising costs and hurting businesses.