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Congressman Denny Heck statement on Russian interference in 2016 U.S. presidential election

Dec 15, 2016 Press Release

OLYMPIA, WASH. – Today Rep. Denny Heck (D-Wash.) released a statement calling on Congress to establish an independent commission to further investigate Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election:

Congressman Heck criticizes House passage of H.R. 5711, a bill to prohibit U.S. aircraft manufacturers from selling commercial airplanes to Iran

Nov 17, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the vote on H.R. 5711, a bill that if signed into law would undermine the Iran Nuclear Agreement by prohibiting U.S. sales of commercial jets to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) issued a statement expressing his concern about this proposal going forward:

Issues:
National Security

Statement on the TransPacific Partnership Trade Agreement

Oct 21, 2016 Press Release

Statement from Congressman Denny Heck:

White House, Washington state and federal leaders announce major new initiatives for Puget Sound recovery

Oct 18, 2016 Press Release
Today officials from the Obama administration and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, U.S. Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and U.S. Reps. Denny Heck, Derek Kilmer and Rick Larsen announced new federal actions to help protect and recover the health of Puget Sound, one of the nation’s largest estuaries. These actions demonstrate a firm commitment from the federal government to help restore Puget Sound, and are similar to federal actions taken in recent years to protect other large aquatic ecosystems, such as the Chesapeake Bay and the Great Lakes.
Issues:
Energy and Environment, Local Issues

Congressman Denny Heck and Congresswoman Kristi Noem introduce bill to boost investment in Indian Country

Oct 12, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In order to incentivize financial investment in Indian Country and other underserved communities, Congressman Denny Heck (D-WA) and Congresswoman Kristi Noem (R-SD) have introduced new legislation to improve the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program.

Bill to bridge gap between military and civilian training introduced by Congressman Denny Heck (D-WA-10th)

Sep 29, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 29, 2016 – U.S. Representative Denny Heck of Washington state has introduced a bill to address the certification gap that many transitioning service members experience once they leave the military and enter the civilian job market.

Heck on WTO Ruling: “This is a victory for American workers”

Sep 22, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 22, 2016 – Today the World Trade Organization found that the European Union gave illegal subsidies to Airbus to encourage the purchase of A350 XWB airplanes manufactured by the European company.

Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) released a statement following news of the WTO decision:

Former Olympic Panel Products workers to receive Trade Adjustment Assistance from U.S. Department of Labor

Sep 8, 2016 Press Release
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the final certification of the petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance following the closing of the Olympic Panel Products plant in Shelton. Workers laid off at Olympic Panel Products or Simpson Sawmill in July and August of 2016 can now apply for individual benefits for two years.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, Jobs and the Economy, Local Issues

Congressman Denny Heck statement on Staff Sergeant Matthew V. Thompson

Aug 25, 2016 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday the Department of Defense announced the death of Staff Sergeant Matthew V. Thompson, a soldier supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

Young and Heck Introduce Legislation to Authorize Small, But Important Modification to Second Division Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Jul 8, 2016 Press Release
Representatives Don Young (R-AK) and Denny Heck (D-WA) introduced commonsense legislation to authorize a small, but important modification to the Second Division Memorial to recognize and pay tribute to members of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division killed in Korea at the De-Militarized Zone, in Iraq, and in Afghanistan. H.R. 5684, the Second Division Memorial Modification Act, would authorize the Second Indianhead Division Association’s Scholarship and Memorials Foundation to place three stone benches at the Washington, D.C. memorial at no cost to the taxpayer.

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Teamwork: Tap into JBLM talent pool

Jul 5, 2017 In The News
Economic Development Board of Tacoma Pierce County
Tacoma-Pierce County businesses have a massive resource for talent right in their own backyard—Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, Veterans Issues

Democrats Take on Trump's Conflicts of Interest

Jun 15, 2017 In The News
By Matt Laslo
Rolling Stone
The Trump-Russia investigations may be grabbing most of the headlines and sucking much of the air out of Washington these days, but Democrats continue to try and push President Trump and his administration to end the myriad conflicts of interest that are entangling the president and his family.
Issues:
National Security

After D.C. attack, Washington state politicians recall congressional unity at ballgames

Jun 15, 2017 In The News
By Nina Shapiro
The Seattle Times
Adam Smith was named most valuable player. Maria Cantwell made history. Washington representatives have traditionally shown up in force for congressional baseball, said Gov. Jay Inslee. The shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise in Virginia casts a pall over the annual exercise.
Issues:
Congressional Issues, National Security

The Finance 202: Trump team orphans House Dodd-Frank rollback

Jun 12, 2017 In The News
By Tory Newmyer
The Washington Post
It’s been four days since House Republicans approved their proposal to dismantle regulations of the financial industry. It might as well have been as many years. Every interested party besides the House GOP itself is already treating the package, officially the Financial CHOICE Act, like ancient history.
Issues:
Fiscal Responsibility

Democrats to sue Trump over conflicts of interest

Jun 7, 2017 In The News
By Heather Caygle
Politico
Dozens of House and Senate Democrats plan to sue President Donald Trump in the coming weeks, claiming he is breaking the law by refusing to relinquish ownership of his sprawling real-estate empire while it continues to profit from business with foreign governments.
Issues:
National Security

Singapore key component of US-Asia engagement, say congressmen

Jun 7, 2017 In The News
By Nirmal Ghosh
The Straits Times

Congressional Singapore Caucus leaders on Tuesday (June 6) in Washington stressed the importance of maintaining the close relationship between the United States and Singapore.

Issues:
National Security

Washington state lawmakers react to President Trump’s decision on Paris Accord

Jun 1, 2017 In The News
KING5 News
Reaction from lawmakers across the state began pouring in Thursday as President Donald Trump announced his decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Accord.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Remembering Memorial Day

Jun 1, 2017 In The News
By Sumner Mayor Dave Enslow
The Courier-Herald
We’ve all heard the “it takes a village” phrase for raising children. Really, it also takes a “village” to do anything really great. On Monday morning, I was at the VFW’s Memorial Day ceremony at our cemetery. This may seem like a standard, recurring ceremony, but it’s an valuable celebration that takes many different people from all walks of life.
Issues:
Local Issues, Veterans Issues

Former CIA director: I was concerned about 'interactions' between Russians and the Trump campaign

May 23, 2017 In The News
By Natasha Bertrand
Business Insider

Former CIA chief John Brennan had a moving response when asked Tuesday why Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election should matter to the American people.

Why Everyone Should Care That Russia Interfered In The U.S. Election

May 23, 2017 In The News
By Chris D’Angelo
The Huffington post

Former CIA chief John Brennan had a moving response when asked Tuesday why Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election should matter to the American people.

Issues:
National Security