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House Passes Energy Bill, Reichert Says “A Step Forward, but More Must be Done”
Sep 16, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) voted today to move much-needed energy legislation forward. The House passed H.R. 6899, the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. Reichert made the following statement:   “For Congress to listen to the American people and pass e... More

Reichert Statement on the Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
Sep 11, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) issued the following statement today on the seventh anniversary of the September 11 attacks:   “For all Americans, the memory of September 11, 2001, will always be etched in our memory. We remember where we were, what we were doing, and the sense of shock, sa... More

Reichert Pleased with DoD Announcement on Tanker Contract
Sep 10, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) made the following statement today after the announcement that Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Robert Gates is cancelling the Pentagon’s current request for bids for the KC-X tanker: “The signs have been clear that this process was flawed from the beginning... More

Reichert, Members Discuss Trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Vienna
Sep 9, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) returned yesterday from a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Vienna, Austria. He was joined by Representatives Ellen Tauscher (D-CA), Jim Cooper (D-TN), Nancy Boyda (D-KS), Thomas Petri (R-WI), and Jon Porter (R-NV). The tr... More

Reichert Recognizes Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote
Aug 26, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) released the following statement today, honoring the 88th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote:   "Eighty-eight years ago today, women in this country received the right to vote, and for t... More

Reichert, Mica Discuss Opportunities, Challenges Ahead for Port of Tacoma
Aug 12, 2008  - Congressmen Dave Reichert (WA-08) and John Mica (FL-07) visited the Port of Tacoma today, visiting with Port Commission President Dick Marzano and other port officials, to discuss the Port’s current capacity and plans for expansion, security at the Port, and competitive issues in relation to transpo... More

Reichert Recognized for Family-Friendly Workplace Policies, Legislation that Supports Working Mothers and Families
Aug 12, 2008  - Working Mother Media and Corporate Voices for Working Families announced their recognition today of Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) for improving the American quality of life through family-friendly work policies. The award, their inaugural “Best of Congress” award, highlights Reichert’s workplace... More

Reichert Introduces Bill to Allow Advanced Biofuels in Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Aug 5, 2008  - 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... More

Reichert Denounces Shameful Anti-Boeing Radio Ads
Jul 30, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) responded today after learning of politically-biased radio advertisements attacking The Boeing Company, sponsored by a group calling itself “Alabamians to Build American Tankers.” Reichert issued the following statement:   "This unfair attack against Boeing,... More

Reichert: Bush Should Urge Olympic Committee to Overturn Ban, Let Iraq Participate in the Summer Games
Jul 29, 2008  - Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) today issued the following statement in response to the decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban Iraq from the Olympic Games in Beijing: “The International Olympic Committee’s decision to ban Iraqi athletes from participating in the Summer Gam... More

 
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