Marilyn Strickland

This bill would create a new Office of Small Farms within the Department of Agriculture. This office would help small farm, ranch, and forest operators get grants, technical help, and a hotline to report issues, making it easier for them to access government programs. It would also set up coordinators in each state to provide local assistance.

This bill would transfer ownership of the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure from the U.S. government to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. This includes important facilities like fish ponds, dams, and wells. The Tribe would gain control of these resources without having to pay for them.

This bill would set aside $20 million each year to help rural communities create better ways to get around, like carpooling and vanpooling. It would also make it easier for cities of all sizes to get money for projects that ease traffic. The goal is to improve how people travel, cut down on traffic jams, and clean up the air.

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This bill would rename a federal service that deals with pipeline safety into a new "Office of Public Engagement." This new office would focus on talking with communities, pipeline companies, and local officials about pipeline safety. It would also help people get answers to their questions about pipelines.

New low-interest loans would help beginning farmers and ranchers pay for long-term business investments. This pilot program would offer loans up to $100,000 with flexible terms and required business training. It aims to make it easier for new farmers to build their businesses without struggling with short-term debt.

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This bill would extend a program that helps local communities plant trees and build shade structures along walking, biking, and transit routes. It would also let more types of groups apply for funding. The bill would focus on areas most affected by extreme heat, making streets safer and more comfortable for people. The program would continue through 2030.

Spouses of active duty military members would be able to take family leave much sooner under this bill. Currently, they must work for their employer for at least a year to qualify. This bill would let them qualify for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave after just 90 days of employment.

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This bill would make it easier for spouses of active-duty military members to become naturalized citizens. It would remove the current requirement for them to live in a specific state or Service district for three months before applying. This change aims to help military families who frequently move due to service.