Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse, and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement:
“Brendan Carr, the so-called Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has engaged in the corrupt abuse of power. He has disgraced the office he holds by bullying ABC,… Read more »
Today, Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led a group of eight House Democrats in raising concerns about the vacancy of more than 20 Inspectors General (IG), 18 of which were terminated by the Trump Administration—firings which many legal experts say may violate federal law.
Inspectors General are tasked with conducting audits and investigations at federal agencies, to ensure the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08) held a press event to call out President Trump and Congressional Republican’s assault on our health care system that is raising prices, kicking people off their health coverage, and making families sicker.
The leaders… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the final 2026 rates for health coverage on the Washington Healthplanfinder, showing an average 21% increase from this year.
“One of the biggest concerns I hear from Washington families is how fast health care costs are rising. The final 2026 health coverage premiums on the Washington Healthplanfinder will… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Ami Bera (CA-06) led a group of 17 House Democrats in raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) adding new red tape to traditional Medicare that will delay care and worsen health outcomes. This comes on the heels of an announcement a week prior where the administration took a victory lap on reducing… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) underscored the dramatic harm of President Trump’s megabill on Washington families’ access to health coverage during a roundtable with patients, providers, advocates, and state officials. The law, which passed Congress with only Republican votes, will result in a 65 percent increase in health insurance premiums next year for WA Health Benefits… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s global tariffs, which are set to take effect on August 1.
“Americans have made it crystal clear that lowering prices is their top concern. President Trump and Congressional Republicans continue to break their promise to address the affordability crisis in our country and instead are focused… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted a roundtable with local brewers and industry leaders at Postdoc Brewing in Redmond to discuss how current trade and tariff policies are impacting Washington’s craft beer industry.
Tariffs on imported aluminum and steel have driven up costs for small breweries that rely on kegs, cans, and specialized brewing equipment. The uncertainty… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited Redmond Care and Rehabilitation Center and Redmond Heights Senior Living as part of a National Day of Action to raise awareness about harmful cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. DelBene met with facility staff to discuss how the recently passed Big Ugly Bill is already affecting care and creating uncertainty for providers and patients… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Ron Estes (KS-04) and Senators Michael Bennet (CO) and Marsha Blackburn (TN) reintroduced the Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act, legislation that would help people in rural communities access emergency air medical services by updating Medicare reimbursement rates.
Air ambulances can be the difference between life and… Read more »
