Press Releases

Heck, Kilmer Call for Greater Investments to Protect Salmon and Orca After New Report Gives Washington State “D+” Grade on Stormwater Infrastructure

Feb 4, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C.—After the recent release of the 2019 Report Card for Washington’s Infrastructure by the American Society of Civil Engineers, Representatives Denny Heck (D-WA) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA), co-chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, released the following statement:

Statement from Congressman Denny Heck on indictment, arrest, and arraignment of Roger Stone

Jan 25, 2019 Press Release

As member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Congressman Heck was part of the investigation that Roger Stone is accused of obstructing

Washington, D.C., January 25, 2019 – Following the news that the U.S. Department of Justice would charge former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone with witness tampering and obstruction of an official proceeding, Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) released the following statement:

In its seventh year, the Valentines for Veterans Program helps local students thank South Sound veterans and first responders

Jan 14, 2019 Press Release

For the seventh annual Valentines for Veterans Drive, Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) is encouraging local students to design and decorate valentines to thank veterans and first responders in the South Sound community. Congressman Heck and his office will deliver the cards to veterans’ organizations and first responders on Valentine’s Day.

Questions and Answers about the Impact of a Partial Government Shutdown

Dec 28, 2018 Press Release

Congressman Heck reacts to ruling against the Affordable Care Act

Dec 15, 2018 Press Release

Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) released the following statement after a federal judge in Texas v. United States struck down the Affordable Care Act, including its protections for people with pre-existing conditions.

Rep. Denny Heck introduces bill to protect federal employees from unfair taxes on moving expenses

Dec 11, 2018 Press Release

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) introduced legislation to reverse a portion of the Republican tax scam that designated the moving expenses of federal employees working overseas as taxable income.

Kilmer, Heck Legislation Would Help Slow Stormwater, Stop Pollutants that Harm Salmon, Orca, Other Vulnerable Species from Entering Puget Sound and Watersheds Nationwide

Oct 11, 2018 Press Release

Today, Representatives Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Denny Heck (D-WA), co-chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, announced the introduction of H.R. 7041 the Preventing Pollution through Partnership (P3) Act, legislation that would help communities and businesses do their part to slow, filter and catch stormwater, the leading cause of pollution in Puget Sound.

Rep. Heck Introduces Bill to Rename Tumwater Post Office for Eva G. Hewitt

Oct 2, 2018 Press Release

Today, Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) introduced a bill to rename the Tumwater Post Office to honor Eva G. Hewitt, who served as Tumwater’s first female postmaster from 1915 until her retirement in 1942.

Congressman Heck and Federal Home Loan Bank celebrate record amount of grant money awarded to 22 affordable housing projects in Washington

Aug 30, 2018 Press Release

Member financial institutions of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines presented a record $12.5 million in grants to a record 22 projects of Washington housing partners

Today the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and Congressman Denny Heck (D-Wash.) celebrated the delivery of 22 competitive grant awards totaling $12,472,000 for the Affordable Housing Program in Washington state, the most ever awarded in a single year. The awards to 18 different housing partners range from $70,000 to $750,000 and will go towards providing housing for low-income families, seniors, persons with disabilities, homeless and at-risk youth in Washington.

Congressman Denny Heck statement on Staff Sergeant Reymund R. Transfiguracion

Aug 13, 2018 Press Release

LAKEWOOD, WASH. – Today the Department of the Army announced the loss of Staff Sergeant Reymund R. Transfiguracion, a soldier supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

Rep. Denny Heck (D-Wash.) expressed his condolences and gratitude for Sergeant Transfiguracion’s service following the announcement:

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