Washington items include a bill on a chemical safety board, reaction to a Russia sanctions waiver and a statement on Iran.
- Congressman Baumgartner’s Statement on the Dell’s $250 Contribution into Childhood Investment Accounts: Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) released a statement on Michael and Susan Dell’s $250 contributions to Childhood Investment Accounts, also called Trump Accounts. Congress created the tax-advantaged accounts in 2025, and the deposits began on October 9.
- Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez Introduces Legislation to Require Trades Experience on Board Investigating Nippon Dynawave Incident: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) introduced the Chemical Safety Board Accountability Act. It aims to ensure open seats on the U.S. Chemical Safety Board are filled promptly by candidates with experience in mills or other trades settings.
- Statement on Russia Sanctions Waiver: Gluesenkamp Perez issued a statement on the President’s executive order waiving sanctions on Russian oil sales that Congress passed in the Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. She calls the waiver a betrayal of Ukraine and of the will of Congress.
- Rep. Smith on the Need for Negotiated Settlement in Iran: Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) calls for a negotiated settlement in Iran. He says the war has resulted in at least 19 service member deaths, more than 800 wounded and over $40 billion in taxpayer spending.
