“It’s time we begin saying yes to American energy,” McMorris Rodgers said.

McMorris Rodgers is one of the original cosponsors of the Americans for American Energy Act. The Act is a comprehensive energy proposal aimed at reducing energy costs through increased energy production, conservation and innovation.

Highlights of the Act:

• Defines hydropower as a renewable resource
• Lifts the ban against off shore energy exploration
• Promotes safe and environmentally responsible exploration and development of ANWR
• Develops America’s vast oil shale resources
• Promotes greater energy efficiency by increasing and extending personal and business efficiency tax credits and deductions

McMorris Rodgers Tours Spokane Valley Fire Scene

Shortly after a devastating fire destroyed 11 homes in Spokane Valley, I had a chance to tour the burned-out area. I commend the firefighters and law enforcement officials who helped keep people from harm’s way and prevented this destructive fire from becoming even worse. I thank the homeowners who heeded the warnings and escaped. I want to thank the countless volunteers and organizations, like the Red Cross, restaurants, area schools and complete strangers for helping the evacuees escape the fire zone and providing them with food and shelter during this uncertain time.

It’s clear fire season is upon us. I urge everyone to take steps to mitigate the fire danger around their houses. And make sure you have a plan in case danger strikes.

June 12th, 2008
"At a time of growing energy demand, it makes no sense to throw this clean energy source away," Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers said.

In December, the Washington State Congressional delegation asked the Air Force to provide a report outlining the squadron's capabilities in the Northwest. The report came back in May and left many of my questions unanswered. That's why in a follow-up letter I asked the Air Force to provide more specific answers that I believe will highlight the important role the 36th RQF plays at Fairchild and across the Northwest.

You can read the report and follow up letter by clicking here.

McMorris Rodgers Making News

Read about Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers and her son
Cole in the April/May issue of "Northwest Woman" magazine.

Down Syndrome Caucus Launched

"It’s the goal of the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus to allow every child with Down syndrome to reach their full potential. We’ll work to raise expectations and improve education, make it easier for people with Down syndrome to find jobs, and promote funding and research for effective treatments and therapies,” McMorris Rodgers said.

Click here to learn more about Down syndrome and the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus.

McMorris Rodgers Introduces Family-Friendly Workplace Act
On May 13th, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris introduced a bill that will give families the freedom to make choices that work best for them as well as meet the needs of our 21st century workforce.

Resources:
Click here to read McMorris Rodgers' opinion article about Family-Friendly Workplace Act

Link to press release about Family-Friendly Workplace Act

Click here to for more information about the Family-Friendly Workplace Act and other workforce issues.

Click here to read an editorial from the Spokesman Review praising the Family-Friendly Workplace Act.

McMorris Rodgers Helps Develop New Agenda for American Families
On May 14th, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and other women Members of Congress stood on the Capitol steps to unveil their new agenda “The American Families Agenda: Assuring the American Dream.”

“This agenda is focused on providing Eastern Washington families with solutions to the challenges they face,” McMorris Rodgers said.

Resources:
Click here to read more, including an outline of the full agenda.

Click here for photos from the Capitol steps.