Washington, D.C. – The Washington Post published an article on a study that names Representative Derek Kilmer (D-WA) one of the ‘ten most effective lawmakers’ in the U.S. Congress. The list was put together by two professors who created a ‘Legislative Effectiveness Score’ to rank members of the 113th Congress. Based on the formula, Kilmer found more success moving legislation he’s sponsored through Congress than others.

In 2014, Kilmer was one of only a few Democrats in the House of Representatives who authored two bills that President Obama signed into law. Kilmer’s bipartisan bill to help reverse a decline in Americans’ personal savings rates and his bill to officially recognize a new name for the Bainbridge Island memorial to Japanese Americans forced from their home both became laws. Kilmer also successfully secured provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act and the appropriations bill.

“Making progress for our nation can be tough in this Congress,” said Kilmer. “But if we’re going to get our economy and our Congress moving forward, working in a bipartisan way and focusing on progress rather than partisanship is important. That’s why I’m honored to have been included in a list of the most effective members of Congress published by the Washington Post. I’d like to thank my constituents for contributing their ideas and voices as we work to move forward on our region’s priorities. I’m committed to continue working to further common goals rather than partisan bickering.”