U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who serves Washington’s 3rd district in Congress since 2023, has recently highlighted several issues facing her constituents through a series of social media posts. In messages posted on September 23 and 24, Perez discussed legislative progress for veterans, challenges in local fire departments, and the importance of supporting domestic manufacturing.
On September 23, Perez addressed the need to support veterans living near state borders. She stated, “Lawmakers in D.C. too often overlook rural communities near state lines – and we need to ensure our veterans’ service is honored no matter where they call home. I’m glad my bipartisan bill to reform the red tape disabled veterans face passed the House.”
The following day, she shared concerns from Southwest Washington about declining volunteerism in local fire departments. Perez wrote on September 24: “I’ve been hearing from communities in Southwest Washington that volunteerism in our fire departments is down, and I appreciate that Lewis County Fire Districts shared their perspective as to why with me with candor and honesty. We need to be uplifting our departments and”
Later that evening, she focused on workforce development at a local manufacturer: “United Precision Corporation in Washougal is a major player in defense and space manufacturing. I enjoyed speaking with the team at UPC on how we can support domestic manufacturing and build up the skilled workforce right here in Southwest Washington.”
Perez has served as U.S. Representative for Washington’s 3rd District since replacing Jaime Herrera Beutler in 2023. Born in Harris County, Texas, in 1988, she now resides in Washougal—where United Precision Corporation operates—and graduated from Reed College with a BA degree in 2012.
