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Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Harmful Red Tape in Medicare

November 7, 2025

Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Ami Bera, MD (CA-06), Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced legislation to protect seniors from new red tape the Trump administration is implementing in traditional Medicare. The Seniors Deserve SMARTER (Streaml...

Health Care, Grocery Costs Skyrocketing Because of Republican Shutdown

October 31, 2025

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the latest impacts of the Republican shutdown. “As I travel the state and the country, the number one issue I hear from folks about is affordability. Yet, beginning tomorrow, families in Washington will be hit with a double whammy. Open enrollment ...

DelBene, House Democrats Urge USDA to Immediately Fund SNAP

October 24, 2025

Today, Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01), House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Ranking Member Jahana Hayes (CT-05), House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), and 212 House Democrats sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging t...

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Everett Herald: As patients ‘get sicker while they wait,’ doctors fight insurance delays

July 3, 2024

When doctors diagnosed Robin Sparks with cancer two years ago, they needed to act fast. The hard lump on her neck was Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a blood cancer that penetrates bone marrow and attacks the immune system. Sparks, of Marysville, spent weeks wading through tests and appointments to get her diagnosis. Th...

Axios: Prior auth has its moment (again)

July 3, 2024

A prior authorization overhaul for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries may have a stronger chance of passage in this Congress. That's because of an expected lower CBO score, a new rule on the issue, and renewed urgency in a post-Chevron environment. Why it matters: Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have faced delays and d...

Politico: Lawmakers play waiting game with CMS in bid to reform prior authorization

September 7, 2023

Doctors have long complained to Congress about the time-consuming paperwork and delayed care that comes when insurers fail to authorize costly procedures or treatments. Lawmakers are sympathetic, but their ability to act may hinge on an upcoming rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. A bipartisan bil...

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I’m Fighting to Protect WA Families from GOP Surprise Unemployment Bills

March 4, 2023

Dear Friend, When millions of workers found themselves jobless overnight at the start of the pandemic, Congress increased unemployment insurance benefits so Americans could put food on the table, keep a roof over their head, and heat their homes. Many workers filled out their claims in good faith based on information f...

Suzan Shows Up in WA-01: February 20-24

February 25, 2023

Dear Friend, I spent another week meeting with leaders across the 1st district discussing the issues that are important to our communities, and how I can use my voice in Congress to deliver for you. Arlington I had the opportunity to meet with Arlington Mayor Barb Tolbert and tour the Arlington Airport to learn more ab...

Tell Me: What Are Your Top Priorities for Congress?

February 16, 2023

Dear Friend, At the State of the Union, we celebrated the historic progress that President Biden and Congressional Democrats have made over the past two years from creating millions of good-paying jobs to driving down costs for families. But President Biden also made clear that we must continue addressing the issues fa...

Press Releases

Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Harmful Red Tape in Medicare

Health Care, Grocery Costs Skyrocketing Because of Republican Shutdown

DelBene, House Democrats Urge USDA to Immediately Fund SNAP

In The News

Everett Herald: As patients ‘get sicker while they wait,’ doctors fight insurance delays

Axios: Prior auth has its moment (again)

Politico: Lawmakers play waiting game with CMS in bid to reform prior authorization

E-Newsletters

I’m Fighting to Protect WA Families from GOP Surprise Unemployment Bills

Suzan Shows Up in WA-01: February 20-24

Tell Me: What Are Your Top Priorities for Congress?

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