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Reichert Votes for Clean Energy, Security Legislation
Jun 26, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) released the following statement today after the U.S. House passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act:
“Energy independence and our national security are critical issues for America. These issues transcend politics. The future of this country is on the ...
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Reichert Secures Federal Funds for Mount Rainier, City of Buckley
Jun 10, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today announced funding for Mount Rainier and the City of Buckley that was included in legislation being prepared for consideration in the House of Representatives. Congressman Reichert requested these funds which will improve access to the parks at Mount Rainer, an...
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Reichert Secures Funding for Flood Mitigation Efforts in North Bend
Jun 10, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today announced that $750,000 he requested for flood mitigation in the North Bend area was included in legislation that will soon be considered by Congress. These needed resources will support efforts to elevate homes in high risk flood areas to prevent future loss ...
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Bipartisan Coalition of Members Introduce Consumer Protection Climate Change Legislation
Jun 4, 2009
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A bipartisan group of members, including U.S. Reps. Dave Reichert (WA-08), Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI), Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), and Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC) today introduced the Consumer Assistance Rebate for Energy (CARE) Act, legislation designed to return to consumers 100 percent of the revenue made ...
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Reichert Recognizes Earth Day 2009
Apr 22, 2009
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Congressmen Dave Reichert (WA-08) today made the following statement in the Congressional Record recognizing Earth Day 2009:
“Almost forty years ago today, what was an idea to spread awareness about our environment has become global recognition and awareness of the importance of protecting the E...
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Senator Murray, Congressman Reichert Come Together to Discuss New Alpine Lakes Wilderness Bill
Apr 10, 2009
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U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08), joined by members of the Alpine Lakes Working Group, and local elected officials came together today at the Three Forks Natural Area in North Bend to discuss their recently introduced bi-partisan, bi-cameral, Alpine Lakes Wilder...
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Senator Murray, Congressman Reichert Introduce Alpine Lakes Wilderness and River Protection Legislation
Mar 26, 2009
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Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08), joined by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Washington State Congressmen Jay Inslee (WA-01), Brian Baird (WA-03), Adam Smith (WA-05), and Jim McDermott (WA-07), introduced legislation today in the Senate and House that would expand t...
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Reichert Response to President Obama’s Address to Joint Session of Congress
Feb 24, 2009
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) issued the following statement tonight in response to President Barack Obama’s address to Congress:
“Tonight, I was proud to be present as our nation’s President took to the podium in his first address to Congress. This is a critical time for our nation, and I shar...
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Wilderness bill gains momentum
Sep 15, 2008
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Great news on my wilderness bill! We’ve gained another Washington State cosponsor, Adam Smith, who agreed Friday morning to sign onto the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Wild Pratt River Act. Rep. Smith joins with Reps. Jay Inslee, Norm Dicks, and Jim McDermott to support this important bill. ...
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Reichert Introduces Bill to Allow Advanced Biofuels in Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Aug 5, 2008
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) introduced legislation late last week that would allow advanced biofuels to replace petroleum in the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The Promoting Real Opportunities for Energy Security Act (PRO Energy Security Act), H.R.6823, would give the Secretary of Energ...
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