Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a U.S. Congress representative for Washington’s 3rd district since 2023, recently shared insights and updates through her social media posts. Born in Harris County, Texas in 1988 and currently residing in Washougal, Perez has been actively engaging with her constituents.
On May 6, 2025, Perez highlighted the desires of Southwest Washington residents for family time, durable goods, and respect for their work experiences. She mentioned joining Ezra Klein to discuss building economic agency and creating a more equitable playing field. The full conversation can be accessed here.
Later that day, she expressed gratitude towards attendees of her recent town halls in Centralia and Vancouver. Emphasizing the importance of personal engagement with constituents across her district, she reiterated her commitment to listening to diverse voices. Her appreciation was conveyed here.
Perez also addressed concerns regarding IRS phone wait times and the allocation of auditing resources. She advocated for directing efforts toward significant tax evasion rather than small businesses struggling with regulatory challenges. Her discussion with Treasury Secretary Bessent on these matters underscores the need for tangible improvements as noted here.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez holds a BA from Reed College (2012) and succeeded Jaime Herrera Beutler in Congress.
