Team Kilmer · [email protected]

May 31, 2021 at 1:00 AM

Derek can't defend the House majority alone

Hello, we wanted to make sure you got a chance to read Derek's note before our May end-of-month deadline tomorrow at midnight. Derek is doing everything he can to ensure Democrats maintain control of the House next year. He's seen Republicans in Congress spread lies about the election and refuse t…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

May 29, 2021 at 4:01 PM

I don't want to imagine what they'll do if they get control next year

Hello, January 6th was a dark day for our democracy. Armed rioters stormed the Capitol building, wounded and killed several Capitol police officers, and tried to overthrow the results of a free and fair election. We all saw these events play out on live television, so there shouldn't be any di…

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 1:31 AM

Affordable housing, high speed internet access, funding for higher education, and more

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Honoring George Floyd

In this email, I will be discussing police brutality, anti-Black racism, and murder. Please only continue if you feel comfortable doing so. If you would like to show support for justice in policing, you can sign our petition here. -- Derek Hello, Today marks one year since the tragic murder of…

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  Colin McCann · [email protected]

May 23, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Take a look at how Derek's been defending our environment recently:

Team, take a look at how Derek's been defending our environment recently: Kilmer Joins Schrier, Simpson in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Forest Roads and Protect Waterways, Aquatic Wildlife Rep. Kilmer Joins Bipartisan Call For $10B Investment I…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Until we ALL can vote

Hello, 102 years ago today, the House passed the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. This was a huge victory for equality and democracy -- but not for every American. It wasn't until nearly half a century later that Congress guaranteed the voting rights of Black, brown, and Indig…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 7:01 PM

We need to defend every Democratic Senate incumbent, including Senator Patty Murray

Hello, Anyone who knows anything about Washington State knows about my friend, Senator Patty Murray. A role model for all of us, Patty Murray has been a fierce leader for women and working families ever since she was elected as the first female Senator to represent our great state. It's an hon…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 5:01 PM

This could be a devastating blow to reproductive justice

I wanted to make sure you saw the news, friend. When Senate Republicans rushed to confirm anti-choice Justice Amy Coney Barrett last October, we worried about the future of Roe v. Wade. And yesterday, news broke that the Supreme Court of the United States will be hearing a direct challenge to R…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

May 15, 2021 at 12:19 AM

Grace knows that our country's diversity brings us strength

Hello, In a minute I am going to ask you to split a contribution between my friend, Congresswoman Grace Meng, and our campaign, but first I want to tell you a little bit more about Grace and her tireless advocacy work for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community. Grace serves as Fi…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 10:05 PM

Commit to speaking out against anti-AAPI rhetoric and violence

Hello, This Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, I am challenging those of us who are not members of the AAPI community to reckon with our state and our country's history of anti-AAPI legislation and commit to stopping the rise of anti-AAPI violence. AAPI racism didn't st…

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  Colin McCann · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 8:31 PM

The experts are praising Derek's newest legislation. LEARN MORE:

"How to help employers and those struggling to get into the workforce" READ DEREK'S OP-ED Hello, Derek knows that long-term unemployment is a challenge that began long before the pandemic, but has gotten much worse. The numbers don't lie: 4.2 million Americans were ex…

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  News Alert via Team Kilmer · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 3:31 PM

News outlets are writing about Derek's efforts to reform our elections

Give a whistle back to election referees "U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer...has been pushing to reform the FEC for years, and he's gotten some traction." Derek's election reform policy was included in a reform bill that the House passed earlier this year. Will you add your name to call on the Sena…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 9:13 PM

Join me in supporting our nation's teachers

Hello, Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day! As the son of two public school teachers, I am so grateful for the work of our educators. And since this pandemic began, they've stepped up in so many ways. So, today especially, I want to uplift our educators and thank them for their hard work. …

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  Derek Kilmer for Congress · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 1:00 AM

What we found out

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

April 30, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Bumping Derek's note to the top of your inbox

Hello, We wanted to make sure you didn't miss Derek's email from earlier this week, but in case you did, here are two things you need to know: Thursday marked President Biden's 100th day in office, and our country has made tremendous progress in this short time. To keep making progress, we nee…

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Here's what the outlets have been reporting on Derek this month:

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

April 28, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Helping our fellow citizens and fulfilling our country's promise to the American people

Hello, Tomorrow marks 100 days since President Biden was sworn into office. What a breath of fresh air these nearly 100 days have been -- filled with progress and promises fulfilled. We've re-entered the Paris Climate Agreement, begun to restore our standing on the world stage, signed the Amer…

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  Julie Johnson · [email protected]

April 25, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Here's what my friend Derek is doing to help Native American communities:

Hello, My name is Julie Johnson. I'm a member of the Lummi Nation and the Chair of the Washington Democrat's Native American Caucus. I'm writing to you today to talk about the devastating shortfalls in Federal funding that Native American communities are receiving and what my friend, Congressma…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Earth Day should be every day

Hello, Growing up in the Olympic Peninsula, I've had the privilege and joy of being near beautiful natural resources my whole life. I've made many memories here and seen the way members of my community rely upon these natural resources for jobs, recreation, and their quality of life. It's hear…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

April 22, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Our work isn't over yet

In this email I will be talking about police brutality, anti-Black racism, and the Derek Chauvin verdict. Please only read if you feel comfortable doing so.   Hello, This week, a jury in Minneapolis found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of the charges brought against him for the mu…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

April 17, 2021 at 5:31 PM

It's important to me that I can hear directly from you

Hello, Earlier this week we marked the 100th day of this session of Congress, and soon we will come upon the 100th day of the Biden Presidency. As we pass these milestones and head into spring, I wanted to learn what's at the top of your list of priorities when facing one of the most important …

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 8:31 PM

A step in the right direction

Hello, Last week, President Joe Biden took action to combat the gun violence epidemic. This move came after a devastating increase in mass shootings shocked our nation and took the lives of countless Americans. President Biden will: Tighten restrictions on so-called "ghost guns," guns that a…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 6:15 PM

100 days into this session of Congress

Hello, This week marked the 100th day of this session of Congress, and I couldn't be prouder of the work we’ve done so far. We passed the American Rescue Plan to get folks back to work and rebuild our communities. We sent the Equality Act to the Senate because it's long past time LGBTQ+ Americ…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

April 10, 2021 at 5:46 PM

I'm proud to fight with Elissa to protect our environment

Hello, Protecting our environment has always been a priority for my friend, Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin — and for me. As Representatives from Michigan and Washington State, we both come from places that cherish and depend upon our extraordinary natural resources — from the Great Lakes to Puget…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 3:01 PM

How we rebuild America:

Here's the thing about infrastructure, friend: it's incredibly important, but I've found it isn't always the most exciting conversation starter. (I confess — people tend to yawn when I bring it up.) That said, President Joe Biden announced his infrastructure plan last week — the American Jobs P…

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  Derek Kilmer for Congress · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 8:01 PM

An update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Hello -- It's National Public Health Week and tomorrow is World Health Day! Thank you to all the health care workers, first responders, and essential workers who are working to keep us safe -- many of whom have been on the frontlines of this pandemic since day one. One of the best ways we can …

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

April 5, 2021 at 8:23 PM

Essential.

FIRST: President Donald Trump withheld funds from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to try and stop people from voting by mail in the November election. AT THE SAME TIME: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy cut postal workers' hours and deliberately tried to slow down mail delivery. NOW: DeJoy just an…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 9:31 PM

So glad you're in this fight with me

Hello, My team and I just checked the numbers, and thanks to the support of grassroots donors like you, we exceeded our expectations for our end-of-quarter fundraising! This puts us in a great position to make the early investments we need to protect and expand the House Majority next year. It…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 1:31 AM

Can I count on your support before midnight?

Hello, I wanted to reach out personally before tonight's end-of-quarter deadline to see if I could count on your support. My political director Colin just let me know that we've received a flood of donations since his note earlier this week. Thank you for that! I'm hoping I can count on you to he…

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  Colin McCann · [email protected]

March 29, 2021 at 9:00 PM

The American Rescue Plan, the Equality Act, the PRO Act, and more

Hello, I wanted to send you a note to update you on all that Derek has been doing this month to fight for you and your family. First and foremost, Derek worked hard to get the American Rescue Plan passed and signed into law. This legislation is one of the most critical economic relief packages…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

March 26, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Congresswoman Sharice Davids needs our help to protect her seat and the House Majority

Hello, My friend, Congresswoman Sharice Davids, has been breaking down barriers her entire life. When she was elected to the House in 2018, Sharice became Kansas' first openly lesbian member of Congress and one of the first-ever Native women elected to Congress (she and now-Secretary of Interi…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Something big we can do to guarantee equal protection for LGBTQ+ Americans

Hello, While Washington State has been a leader in advancing equal rights, right now, LGBTQ+ Americans can still be fired, evicted, or denied public accommodation in the United States of America just because of who they are or who they love. And state legislatures across the country are pushing…

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

March 23, 2021 at 1:01 AM

"Kilmer Votes to Provide Relief for Washingtons"

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

March 20, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Protect DREAMers

Hello, Thursday night the House passed the American DREAM and Promise Act, which Derek proudly co-sponsored. This legislation would provide a pathway to citizenship for our nation's DREAMers -- folks who were born outside of our country's borders but who know no other home than the United State…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

March 19, 2021 at 8:32 PM

My heart goes out to the victims' families of Tuesday night's tragedy, as well as the entire AAPI community

  This email discusses gun violence and racially motivated violence against the AAPI community. Please only read if you feel comfortable doing so.   Hello, Tuesday night's mass shooting in Atlanta was the latest in a long line of recent attacks against the Asian American and Pacific Islander…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

March 16, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Five seats

Hello, In just a few months, my colleagues and I in the House have passed numerous pieces of legislation to protect our environment, grow our economy, protect workers' rights, and recover from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. We're making progress on critical issues, and it's …

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

March 14, 2021 at 6:32 PM

This Women's History Month is our chance to celebrate the trailblazers who are too often written out of American history

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

March 12, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Let’s strengthen the rights of workers and ensure they are treated fairly

Hello, The COVID-19 crisis has reminded us just how essential our country's essential workers are. From grocery store workers to delivery drivers and waste collectors, these laborers have kept our country running throughout this crisis — often at great risk to their own health. It's not enough…

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 10:00 PM

How Derek is working to get our country and our Congress back on track:

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

February 24, 2021 at 2:31 AM

The NRCC outraising us sets a dangerous precedent.

Hello, News broke yesterday that the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) outraised the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) in January. This matters for a lot of reasons, friend. One: History shows us that the House majority is most vulnerable in midterm elections l…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 8:21 PM

If you're worried about gerrymandering, corruption in D.C., or foreign interference in our elections, please read.

Hello, Eleven years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United v. FEC that corporations are people. Since that ruling, there's been too much money, too many special interests, and not nearly enough accountability in our democracy. People are justifiably frustrated by how broken our politi…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 11:05 PM

Texas needs our help. Here's what we can do:

Friend, Millions of Texans are still without power as the state continues to face record-low temperatures. The winter weather emergency has already taken the lives of at least ten people, and folks across the state are struggling to stay warm, find access to shelters, and are running low or alre…

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  Kilmer for Congress · [email protected]

February 14, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Happy Valentine's Day, friend!

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

February 13, 2021 at 9:31 PM

The NRCC announced its pickup opportunities for 2022

Hello — Earlier this week, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) named 47 districts as pickup opportunities in the 2022 midterms. There's a lot of reasons why this matters, friend. History shows us that the party in control of the White House loses an average of 27 House seats…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Derek relaunched the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus. Here's why:

Hello, Entire generations have built their lives and earned their livelihoods on Puget Sound. But if future generations are going to have the same opportunities, we need to prioritize Puget Sound's restoration and recovery now. Derek relaunched the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus for the 117th Co…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Binding up our nation's wounds

Friend, Today marks the beginning of the Senate impeachment trial where President Donald Trump will be tried for his incitement of the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. It's been over a month since an angry mob breached the People's House. I haven't forgotten the horror and outright fea…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 10:13 PM

Paid leave is more essential than ever before

Hello, When my wife and I welcomed our first daughter into the world, she faced some health issues in those first few years. That meant we had to attend literally dozens of medical appointments. I was lucky; at the time, I had an employer who allowed me to take time off to make sure our kiddo …

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 12:00 AM

In a time of partisanship – securing relief shouldn’t be.

Hello, Several months ago, Derek made a commitment that – when someone reached out to his office having lost their job, lost their business, or lost a loved one due to this pandemic – he would call them directly. In the months that have passed, he’s had almost daily conversations with folks who…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

February 2, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Friend, will you join me in recommitting to the fight for racial justice?

Happy Black History Month, friend! This month is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the countless contributions Black Americans have made to our country in so many ways including, among other things, the arts, science, technology, and social and economic justice movements across the nation…

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  Colin McCann · [email protected]

February 1, 2021 at 1:02 AM

The House majority is on the line.

Hey there, We saw a lot of firsts this month. We swore in Vice President Kamala Harris as our nation's first Black American, first South Asian American, and first woman VP. Georgia voters elected Reverend Raphael Warnock as the first Black senator to represent their state, and they flipped the…

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