Congresswoman Kim Schrier represents Washington’s 8th Congressional District, which includes much of King, Pierce, Kittitas, and Chelan Counties, and portions of Douglas County.
Prior to being elected to Congress on November 6, 2018, Kim spent her career as a pediatrician in Issaquah, working with children across the Puget Sound region and helping families navigate the health care system. In Congress, Kim uses this expertise to inform her work on issues that improve the lives, health, and wellbeing of children.
Families across the country are struggling to make ends meet, and wage growth has been stagnant for decades. I understand the need to protect unions, boost rural economies, and increase opportunities for job training, registered apprenticeships, and local entrepreneurship. As our economy changes, we need to equip workers with the skills they need to succeed in 21st century jobs while making sure that regulations keep pace and don’t unduly burden local businesses with rules that don’t make sense. I also recognize the importance of protecting dignity and rights for all working Americans and I am proud to have co-sponsored a variety of legislation to protect workers’ rights.