Breaking Ground in Pasco for Darigold's New Production Facility

Yesterday, I joined Darigold and the Port of Pasco for the groundbreaking ceremony for their new production facility in Pasco. This dairy production plant will be one of the largest manufacturing facilities in North America!

This new facility will bring 200 jobs to Pasco after years of collaboration with community leaders and infrastructure dollars secured in the Appropriations budget. I am proud to have supported and worked to secure funding for projects like this in Central Washington.

I will continue to work in Congress to secure funding for future projects like this that will help Central Washington's economy thrive.

Be Prepared: Wildfire Resource Kit

The catastrophic wildfires facing our region are—unfortunately—something we have come to expect during the dry, summer months. That said, I encourage you to continue to take caution to protect your families, homes, businesses, and communities. I am working in Congress to ensure our region receives the federal assistance we need to fight and manage these wildfires. Below is a link to a list of federal, state, and local resources to help keep you and your families safe from wildfires. As we continue to navigate these disasters, I will work to ensure this list includes the most up-to-date information possible.

Please do not hesitate to contact my office should you or a loved one be in need of assistance or guidance. We stand ready to help in any way we can.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to bring awareness to and prioritize mental health. These past two years have brought many unexpected challenges, loss, and stress. Please know that you are not alone. 

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. Call 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/chat/ for 24/7 support to speak with trained counselors that will help guide you through any experiences or signs you are seeing. 

Are You Prepared For a Disaster?

We Must Secure Our Border

The crisis at our southern border has gotten exponentially worse since President Biden took office. Criminals are benefitting from this Administration's open-border policies which are allowing drugs to flood into our communities, leaving our family and neighbors unsafe.  

Fentanyl overdoses continue to be the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. Just yesterday, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted 825 pounds of fentanyl and meth and on Wednesday they seized over 120,000 fentanyl pills.  

I am working in Congress to secure our border to stop criminals and drugs from coming into our country. I introduced the Upholding the Law and our Border Act which will require the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security to investigate the vetting and processing of migrants apprehended at our border and ensure all laws are being upheld. 

It is past time this Administration reverse these ill-conceived policies and secure our border. I will continue to work in Congress to reverse these policies and ensure our border is secure.