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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez discusses healthcare and volcanic monitoring initiatives

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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 3rd district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 3rd district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 3rd district since 2023, has been active on social media discussing legislative initiatives and issues relevant to her constituents.

On December 11, 2024, Rep. Perez announced that the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the bipartisan GROWTH Act. According to her post, "It will level the playing field for community colleges by opening up access to federal grants for nursing programs." She emphasized this as a significant advancement in addressing healthcare workforce shortages in rural areas.

In a subsequent tweet on the same day, she provided a link for further information about the initiative: "Learn more: https://t.co/fsC8Uspi0e".

On December 13, 2024, Rep. Perez highlighted another concern regarding natural disaster preparedness. She stated that bipartisan efforts are needed to monitor volcanic activity and ensure residents of Washington's 3rd district are informed and prepared for emergencies. "Amid recent activity at Mt. Adams," she noted collaboration with Rep. Newhouse to encourage USGS to enhance monitoring and provide clarity into vulnerabilities.

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