Preparing young Washingtonians for the future

One of the best aspects of representing Central Washington in Congress is meeting the young people of all ages who will become the leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

I recently visited the Boys and Girls Club in Moses Lake and a history class at Ellen Ochoa Middle School in Pasco, and after answering students’ many questions about Congress, I was filled with optimism when I caught a glimpse of our society’s future leaders.

I also had the privilege of meeting Prosser Housel Middle School students competing in National History Day and Toppenish’s Heritage University students who finished in...