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DelBene, Baldwin Resolution Marks June 26 as “Equality Day”

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI) introduced a resolution to designate June 26 as “Equality Day.” The resolution commemorates the anniversary of three historic Supreme Court victories that have played a pivotal role in advancing LGBTQ+ equality. “In the face of active attacks and restrictive Supreme Court judgements, we must commemorate the…

Natural Resources Committee Advances DelBene Landslide Reauthorization Bill

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Today, the House Natural Resources Committee approved bipartisan legislation Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced to renew and extend critical landslide prevention programs in the National Landslide Preparedness Act. The legislation was approved unanimously by the committee and now awaits action on the House floor. The National Landslide Preparedness Act was signed into law in…

Congressional Prior Authorization Reform Leads Applaud New Prior Authorization Announcement

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), and Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS) and Mark Warner (VA), co-leads of the bipartisan Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, released the below joint statement following a series of commitments from some of the largest private health insurance companies to ease…

DelBene Statement on Situation in Iran

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the situation in Iran. “Trump’s strike against Iran was unconstitutional. Under the Constitution, Congress has the explicit power to declare war and authorize military force. “These actions risk drawing the U.S. and our service members into another war in the Middle East, without explanation. I join my…

DelBene Leads Bipartisan Bill to Make Rehabilitation Care More Affordable, Accessible for Seniors

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-15), and Ron Estes (KS-04) reintroduced the bipartisan Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act, legislation that would fix an arbitrary Medicare policy that excludes certain patients from skilled nursing care coverage, resulting in exorbitant and unexpected out-of-pocket…

DelBene, Gomez Fight to Expand Affordable Housing for Families Most in Need

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Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) reintroduced the Affordable Housing Equity Act, legislation that would strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) by providing a targeted basis boost for housing developments that serve extremely low-income (ELI) households. “Too many families are being priced out of their communities and left without stable…

DelBene Grills Treasury Secretary on Trump’s Government Database

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) grilled Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on reports that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is creating a massive government database with Americans’ sensitive personal information. Bessent refused to answer whether he supported the central government database and could not explain how he…

DelBene Highlights Harm of Trump’s Tariffs at Port of Seattle

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) highlighted the harm of President Trump’s ongoing tariff chaos at the Port of Seattle with Washington workers, businesses, and health care providers.     Tariffs are a tax on imported goods paid by American businesses and often passed along to American consumers. Since taking office, Trump has put sweeping tariffs in place against…

DelBene Announces 15 Community Projects for $40M in Federal FY26 Funding

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) nominated 15 community projects in Washington’s 1st Congressional District for dedicated Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) funding. The projects, totaling more than $40 million, include road and trail upgrades, water infrastructure projects, and public safety improvements.    “The requests submitted in this year’s federal FY26 funding package…

DelBene Statement on Federal Court Striking Down Trump Tariffs

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“I’ve been clear since the start of this administration that the president’s unilateral sweeping tariffs on foreign goods that American families and manufacturers rely on are illegal. The federal court’s decision affirms this. We have already seen the broad economic damage caused by the president’s trade war. This is why the Framers gave Congress constitutional power over trade and…