The gradual erosion of our constitutional rights has been happening in Washington state for years, and we won’t see a reprieve in 2020.

In the Bible in the book of Revelation, it says, “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.”

In Central Washington, we understand how reliant our economy is on international trade. From our flourishing agriculture industry to our small business and manufacturers, we all feel the effects of strong trade agreements with our global partners. Not only do our producers export the majority of food and agriculture products to other countries, but 40 percent of our state’s jobs are reliant on trade – from production to packing to transportation.

The Noah’s Ark homeless shelter in Wapato is the only homeless shelter in the lower Yakima Valley. Its founder named it after his deceased wife, Rev. Sheri Noah, who envisioned eliminating homelessness on the Yakama Reservation.

Two years after my husband and I had our son, we received terrible news: My mother needed intensive treatment for a slow-growing brain tumor next to her spinal cord. Suddenly, my whole world changed.

As we look forward to 2020, it is important to reflect on the accomplishments we achieved in 2019. I am proudly working to put Central Washington’s priorities first, and it is truly a privilege to represent our District in Congress.