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.
The Social Security Act is a reflection of our American values, recognizing that seniors should never face financial insecurity or poverty after retirement. After a lifetime of work, seniors deserve a secure retirement. I understand the needs of seniors living on fixed incomes and will fight to protect the promise we’ve made to current and future retirees. I am a staunch supporter of strengthening Social Security and Medicare because these programs are an investment in all Americans’ futures. In order for seniors to retire with dignity and security, we need to ensure the solvency of the Social Security Trust Fund and make sure the earned benefits seniors receive make sense with what they actually spend their money on.