Congressman Denny Heck
Representing the 10th District of Washington
Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Representative Denny Heck (WA-10) released a statement following the announcement of the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter:
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 13, 2018 – Following the announcement by Acting Chairman of House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Mike Conaway (TX-11) that the investigation into Russian active measures would conclude, U.S. Representative Denny Heck (WA-10) released the following statement:
Resolution would designate March 9, 2018, as an official national day of remembrance
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representatives Denny Heck (D-WA) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) introduced a resolution to honor Billy Frank Jr. and designate March 9, 2018, his birthday, as an official national day of remembrance of his life, legacy, and accomplishments.
The Directing Implementation of Sanctions and Accountability for Russian Mischief (DISARM) Act holds Russia accountable for election meddling by enforcing the intent of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Representatives Denny Heck (WA-10), Leonard Lance (NJ-07), and Karen Bass (CA-37) introduced a bill requiring the executive branch to enforce the existing Russian sanctions in order to halt any further Russian election meddling before the 2018 midterm elections.
Letter Urges Senate to Move Forward With Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Denny Heck (WA-10) and Chris Collins (NY-27) sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Charles Schumer urging the Senate to move quickly to confirm four nominees to the board of the Export-Import Bank of the United States. A bipartisan group of 68 members of Congress signed the letter.
Puget Sound Geographic Program provides federal resources for habitat restoration, revitalized salmon runs and shellfish beds, and
Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Denny Heck (WA-10), cofounders of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, reacted to the proposed budget from the Trump Administration to cut the entire federal investment in Puget Sound cleanup within the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget.
For the sixth 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 first responders as well as veterans. The cards are one way to say to these heroes, “thank you for your service and for keeping us safe.”
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 18, 2018 – Following the House passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government for less than a month, U.S. Representative Denny Heck (WA-10) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Washington Representatives Derek Kilmer and Denny Heck and Washington’s Senators, Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, led the Democratic members of Washington’s Congressional Delegation in asking the Acting Administrator of Federal Railroad Administration, Heath Hall, for a comprehensive update on the current status of Positive Train Control’s implementation.