Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06), alongside Ferry Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Nick Begich (R, AK-At-Large), John Garamendi (D, CA-03), and Nicole Malliotakis (R, NY-11), introduced the Federal Enhancement and Revitalization of Reliable Infrastructure for Essential Seaways (FERRIES) Act. The bill would significantly increase federal investments in ferry systems, providing long-term, predictable funding for ferry operators that connect communities across the country. 

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06) and Congressman Robert J. Wittman (R, VA-01), introduced legislation to make Tribal governments eligible to apply for grants under the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP).

TACOMA, WA — Today, Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06), cohosted a community vigil outside the Tacoma NW ICE Detention Center alongside OneAmerica, immigrant rights advocates, local elected officials, and community members. The gathering honored those who were killed by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents, and those who lost their lives while in ICE custody. Rep. Randall attempted to complete her 7th Congressional Oversight Visit at the facility prior to the vigil. She was illegally denied entry.

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06), along with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10), and U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the Helping Our People Act of 2026, or “kʷaxʷad tiiɫ ʔiišədčəɫ,” in the Native Twulshootseed language of the Puyallup Tribe.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the final appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2026. Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06) secured a total of $17,921,543 for 15 critical infrastructure and community projects across Washington’s 6^th in the funding packages. All Community Project Funding (CPF) recipients are listed below by county.  

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WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06) voted NO on the FY2026 government funding package for the Department of Homeland Security. Rep. Randall released the following statement: 

MINNEAPOLIS–ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA — Today, Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06), joined Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07) ranking member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, and other House Democrats in Minnesota for a shadow hearing titled, “Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Deadly Assault on Minnesota.” During the hearing, Rep. Randall questioned Mendota Heights Police Chief Kelly McCarthy on how local police training differs from ICE: