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Congressman Denny Heck speaks out regarding White House’s proposed federal budget for FY 2018

Mar 20, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the release of President Trump’s federal budget request for Fiscal Year 2018, U.S. Representative Denny Heck (WA-10) spoke out against irresponsible cuts to crucial programs in Washington state and the 10th Congressional District:

Statement from Congressman Denny Heck on the passing of Helen Sommers

Mar 7, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Representative Denny Heck (WA-10) released a statement following the announcement of the passing of former State Representative Helen Sommers:

Kilmer & Heck speak out against President Trump’s Draft Proposal for EPA that Slashes Investments in Puget Sound by 93 Percent

Mar 3, 2017 Press Release

Congressional Puget Sound Recovery Caucus

Congressman Denny Heck asks President Trump to restore critical export operation for American jobs and manufacturers

Feb 16, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 16, 2017 – Today U.S. Representative Denny Heck (WA-10) urged President Donald Trump to nominate board members to the Export-Import Bank of the United States. 

Statement from Rep. Denny Heck concerning 9th Circuit decision to suspend the travel ban

Feb 9, 2017 Press Release

Congressman Denny Heck released a statement following the decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to continue the suspension of the travel ban put in place by the January 27, 2017, Executive Order:

Rep. Denny Heck joins legislative effort to reverse unconstitutional executive order which bars entry of law-abiding, vetted refugees and immigrants

Jan 30, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Upon returning to the nation’s capital, Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) added his support to three bills that prevent President Trump’s harmful executive order from being administered by the United States government.  

Statement from Congressman Denny Heck on executive order, “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States”

Jan 28, 2017 Press Release

Valentines for Veterans: Program in its fifth year helps students connect and thank veterans in the South Sound

Jan 24, 2017 Press Release

For the fifth annual Valentines for Veterans Drive, Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) is encouraging students of all ages around the South Sound to pen and design valentines for local veterans. The cards are one way to say to veterans, “thank you for your service.”

Heck joins House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Jan 10, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi selected Rep. Denny Heck (D-Wash.) to serve on the prestigious House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the new Congress.

Rep. Heck released the following statement on the appointment:

Issues:
Congressional Issues, National Security

Congressman Denny Heck statement on proposed elimination of the independent Office of Congressional Ethics

Jan 3, 2017 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Rep. Denny Heck (D-Wash.) released a statement calling on Members of Congress to reject H. Res. 5, House Rules Package for 115th Congress that strips the Office of Congressional Ethics of its independence and ability to investigate Members of Congress:

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Composite Materials in Sumner Hosts Tour With Congressman Heck

Aug 27, 2017 In The News
By Shelly Schlumpf
Puyallup-Sumner Chamber of Commerce
Congressman Denny Heck toured Sumner aerospace company, Composite Solutions, last week to learn more about their business success and potential needs. During the tour he learned that they are continuing to grow and are always looking to hire new employees to keep up with their growth.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues

JBLM Centennial Celebration: A century of service

Aug 24, 2017 In The News
By Ruth Kingsland
JBLM Northwest Guardian
There was singing, dancing, speeches and a variety of activities as hundreds of community members, local dignitaries and service members gathered on Lewis Main to celebrate Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s 100th birthday of Camp Lewis Aug. 18. A century ago, Camp Lewis opened, and officers and recruits arrived for training before being deployed to France for service during World War I in 1917.
Issues:
Local Issues, National Security, Veterans Issues

Connelly: House Speaker Paul Ryan, in a hot seat, to visit Boeing Everett workers Thursday

Aug 23, 2017 In The News
By Joel Connelly
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, touring to tout a "pro-growth tax reform plan," will visit Boeing's Everett assembly plant on Thursday morning and hold a town hall meeting with employees of the aerospace giant.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues

New DOD autism center to provide ‘important bridge’ to JBLM families

Aug 10, 2017 In The News
By Suzanne Ovel
JBLM Northwest Guardian
The 1,000 military children with autism in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community, and their families, will receive enhanced care and resources thanks to the opening of the new JBLM Center for Autism Resources, Education and Services Wednesday.
Issues:
Education, National Security, Veterans Issues

Housing Authority to open new low-income development

Jul 28, 2017 In The News
Tacoma Weekly
Tacoma Housing Authority will hold a formal grand opening on Aug. 7 for a 144-unit, affordable housing complex in the city’s Hilltop neighborhood. The complex enters the stock of lower-income housing options at a time when housing prices are rapidly outpacing income growth. “If it were food, we would have widespread malnutrition with pockets of starvation,” said THA Executive Director Michael Mirra.
Issues:
Housing, Local Issues

Three House Dems call for Trump to withdraw nominee to lead Ex-Im Bank

Jul 25, 2017 In The News
By Vicki Needham
The Hill
Three House Democrats on Tuesday called on President Trump to withdraw his nominee to lead the Export-Import Bank. House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (Md.), along with Reps. Gwen Moore (Wis.) and Denny Heck (Wash.), sent a letter to the president expressing their opposition to the nomination of former Rep. Scott Garrett (R-N.J.) to head the 83-year-old bank.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy

Ex-Trump adviser denies any campaign contact with Russians

Jul 16, 2017 In The News
By Peter Greive
CNN
Michael Caputo, a former top adviser to Donald Trump's campaign with strong ties to Russia, firmly denied having knowledge of any alleged contacts between the campaign and Russia after testifying privately to the House intelligence committee Friday.
Issues:
National Security

ECU grad headed to Congress

Jul 15, 2017 In The News
By Emily Anne
The Ada News
John Gaines, a former Kinship Care Youth and current community leader for the Tacoma, Washington, area, has been selected to participate in the 2017 Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Program.
Issues:
Local Issues

Trump Jr. ignored Russian threat; Congress must not

Jul 14, 2017 In The News
By Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10)
The News Tribune
Whether in the nation’s capital or back home in the South Sound, it’s commonplace to see men and women in uniform. In Lakewood, it may be an Army soldier in camouflage and boots. In D.C., it’s a Marine guarding the barracks in a dark blue coat with brass buttons, or a Naval officer in khakis walking around the Washington Navy Yard. As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I know these service members, as well as members of the intelligence community, are confronted daily with extraordinary threats from every corner of the globe.
Issues:
National Security

Yellen: Low productivity growth is holding down wage growth

Jul 12, 2017 In The News
CNBC
In her testimony to the House Financial Services Committee, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen answers questions from Committee Member Rep. Dennis Heck (D-Wash.).
Issues:
Fiscal Responsibility, Jobs and the Economy