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DelBene on Trump Funding Freeze: A One-Man Government Shutdown

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump freezing federal aid. “President Trump is trying to create a one-man government shutdown by illegally halting taxpayer dollars that support American families in order to advance his far-right agenda. He is intentionally sowing fear and confusion in our communities at a time when people need…

DelBene, Obernolte Introduce Legislation to Increase the Number of Living Organ Donors Eligible for Federal Assistance

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced legislation to significantly increase the number of living organ donors who are eligible for federal assistance for their selfless act. The Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD) Act will allow more donors to qualify for wage, travel, and caregiver reimbursement when donating organs. Income restrictions currently…

DelBene Announces 15 More Prescription Drugs Selected for Lower Costs Through Medicare Negotiations

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that 15 additional prescription drugs have been selected by the Biden administration for Medicare price negotiations. This is the second round of negotiations authorized by Democrats’ signature Inflation Reduction Act, which is designed to lower costs for seniors and families.  Negotiations with participating drug companies for…

DelBene, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Block President from Imposing Unchecked Tariffs

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08) led 11 House members in introducing the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, legislation to stop the President of the United States from imposing import tariffs under the guise of a national emergency without Congressional approval. Tariffs are taxes paid by importers that are often passed along to consumers through higher prices.…

DelBene Statement on Passage of Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Taiwan Economies, Diplomatic Ties

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act (H.R. 33). “Taiwan is one of our strongest allies and top trading partners in the Indo-Pacific region. This legislation will help strengthen the Taiwanese economy in the face of growing threats from China. It will…

DelBene, Schrier Secure Win for WA Hydrogen Sector

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Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that they secured flexibility for Washington’s hydrogen projects that will help ensure the state remains a leader in clean energy production. In 2024, the Biden administration proposed overly prescriptive regulations around the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit (45V Credit) that could have resulted in…

DelBene Announces Seniors Will Pay No More Than $2,000 a Year for Prescription Drugs

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced a new benefit for seniors on Medicare that will cap their Part D out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 a year. This provision of Democrats’ 2022 Inflation Reduction Act will save over 340,000 Washington seniors an average of $413 per year. “One of the biggest expenses for seniors and their families is prescription costs and…

DelBene Statement on House Passage of Continuing Resolution

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the House passed legislation to fund the federal government and avoid a shutdown. “After weeks of hard work, Republicans and Democrats in the House and Senate, and the White House had a compromise agreement to fund the government. Then Elon Musk blew up the deal. House Republicans stripped out the support…

Prior Auth Champions Celebrate over 500 Endorsements of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 8702), their legislation that would speed up access to quality care for seniors by streamlining prior authorization under Medicare Advantage, was endorsed by over 500 health…

DelBene, Pfluger, Blackburn, Warner Introduce Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Immersive Technology Leadership

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and August Pfluger (TX-11), and Senators Marsha Blackburn (TN) and Mark Warner (VA) introduced the United States Leadership in Immersive Technology Act, legislation that would establish an advisory panel tasked with creating a national immersive technology strategy. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), collectively known as…