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Announcing the 2019 Congressional App Challenge

Sep 10, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Denny Heck announced today that he will once again be hosting a Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school in Washington’s 10th Congressional District.

The CAC accepts computer programs (or apps) written in any programming language, for any platform (desktop/PC, web, mobile, raspberry Pi, etc.).

Bipartisan 'Clean Water Through Green Infrastructure Act' Introduced in Senate and House

Sep 10, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) and Senator Tom Udall (NM) introduced the Clean Water Through Green Infrastructure Act in both the House and the Senate.

Issues:
Energy and Environment

Support for 'Remove the Stain' Act Grows Nationwide

Aug 22, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Remove the Stain Act (H.R. 3467) is gaining momentum, as candidates for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination have begun to rally behind the landmark legislation.

Rep. Heck Tours Southern Border Facilities

Aug 1, 2019 Press Release

EL PASO, TX – Today Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) joined a congressional delegation to tour facilities on both sides of the southern U.S. border.

STATEMENT: Rep. Denny Heck Supports an Impeachment Inquiry

Jul 28, 2019 Press Release

Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) released the following statement, announcing his support for a formal impeachment inquiry:

Rep. Heck’s Climate Security Legislation Passes U.S. House in Intelligence Authorization Act

Jul 18, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday climate security legislation introduced by Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) passed the U.S. House after its inclusion in the Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 (IAA) as Section 401 of the Act.

Issues:
National Security

Rep. Heck Introduces Bipartisan ADVANCE Act Supporting Native American Communities

Jul 17, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) has introduced H.R. 3664, the Aiding Development of Vital Assets in Native Communities and Environments (ADVANCE) Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Reps. Heck, Haaland, and Cook Introduce the 'Remove the Stain' Act

Jun 27, 2019 Press Release
Representatives Denny Heck (WA-10), Paul Cook (CA-08), and Deb Haaland (NM-01) introduced H.R. 3467, the Remove The Stain Act, on Tuesday in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Congressman Denny Heck Introduces Climate Security Intelligence Act

Jun 5, 2019 Press Release
The bill establishes within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence the Climate Security Intelligence Center, which would become the primary organization within the intelligence community for analyzing climate-based security threats to the United States.

Congressman Denny Heck Introduces Resolution Declaring June “National Orca Protection Month”

Jun 4, 2019 Press Release
“There is a glimmer of hope,” says Heck. “But protecting the orca populations in our waters will require more than just hope.”

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Students explore academy options

Mar 29, 2018 In The News
By Ruth Kingsland
JBLM Northwest Gaurdian
Nearly 100 parents and youth learned how to apply for a congressional nomination to a military academy, as they packed the City Hall Council Chambers in Lacey Monday night for the first of two annual U.S. Service Academy Information Nights.
Issues:
Local Issues, National Security

Shutting down Russian consulate in Seattle sends strong message

Mar 26, 2018 In The News
By Natalie Brand
KING 5 News
The White House announced its decision to close the consulate by April 2, due to its proximity to a submarine base and Boeing. Very few details were shared beyond that.
Issues:
National Security

Cantwell Combats Opioids In Indian Country

Mar 23, 2018 In The News
By Andrew Kollar
Nisqually Valley News
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., along with nine of her Congressional colleagues sent a letter to the U.S Senate Appropriations Committee advocating for funding to combat the opioid crisis in Indian Country.
Issues:
Health Care, Local Issues

Congressman Set to Host Military Academies Event

Mar 23, 2018 In The News
By Ruth Kingsland
Nisqually Valley News
For students or the parents of a middle school or high school student interested in obtaining a congressional recommendation to a U.S. Military Service Academy, the upcoming U.S. Service Academy Information Nights may have the information needed to successfully accomplish that goal.
Issues:
Local Issues, National Security

Rep. Heck Backs Bill for Regional Economic Jolt

Mar 23, 2018 In The News
Nisqually Valley News
U.S. Rep. Denny Heck, D-Washington, along with several other members of the Washington state Congressional Delegation introduced a bipartisan bill this week that would repeal a 19th century prohibition of distilleries on tribal land, allowing for increased economic development through strengthened tribal sovereignty.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues

Washington State lawmakers call for temporary canine teams at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Mar 21, 2018 In The News
By Aaron Martin
Homeland Preparedness News
As the spring tourism season looms, members of Washington State’s congressional delegation called on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Monday to deploy five temporary passenger screening canine teams to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac).
Issues:
National Security

What UW data expert wants to ask Facebook executives

Mar 20, 2018 In The News
By Natalie Brand
KING5 News
Facebook has tentatively agreed to brief the House Judiciary Committee as soon as Wednesday, according to new reports, over the growing controversy tied to allegations of data mining by Cambridge Analytica, a firm with ties to the Trump presidential campaign.
Issues:
National Security

CU supporters optimistic over bipartisan bill to delay RBC rule 2 years

Mar 19, 2018 In The News
Credit Union Journal
Credit unions were already having a good week last week with Congress taking steps to roll back portions of the Dodd-Frank Act, and that was topped off by introduction of bipartisan legislation in the House that would delay implementation of the National Credit Union Administration’s risk-based capital rule.
Issues:
Fiscal Responsibility

Bipartisan bill rolls back 184-year-old law barring distilleries on Native American land

Mar 18, 2018 In The News
By Melissa Quinn
The Washington Examiner
Lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill designed to roll back a 184-year-old law that prohibits distilleries on Native American land.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues

Fair Play: CFIUS Is No Joke

Mar 18, 2018 In The News
Bloomberg BNA
Broadcom Ltd. CEO Hock Tan posed for a photo with President Donald Trump in November at the White House after he triumphantly announced he would relocate the headquarters of his Singapore-based company to the U.S.
Issues:
Fiscal Responsibility, National Security

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Congressman Denny Heck on trip to Afghanistan

Jun 10, 2013 Video
Issues:
National Security

Debate on Congressman Denny Heck's First Bill, the Reverse Mortgage Stabilization Act (H.R. 2167)

Jun 10, 2013 Video
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Housing

Congressman Denny Heck (D-WA) testifies about how military families are being hurt by sequestration

May 8, 2013 Video

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