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New GDP Data Proves that Trump is Tanking the Economy

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after new gross domestic product (GDP) data shows the economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter. “For all his broken promises, President Trump has accomplished one notable feat in his first 100 days – he tanked a growing economy and put us on the brink of a recession. Trump and Republicans promised to lower…

DelBene Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner

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Tags: Education

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced Erika Ni, a junior from Interlake High School in Bellevue, as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Washington’s 1st Congressional District. Erika’s oil pastel piece, “Embracing the Journey” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.  “I’m always amazed by the creativity and skill of the young…

DelBene, Davis, Sánchez Introduce Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) Danny Davis (IL-07), and Linda Sánchez (CA-38) introduced the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act, legislation which would permanently expand the child and dependent care tax credit. The bill would raise the maximum credit from $1,050 to $4,000 for one child, and $2,100 to $8,000 for two or more children. The Child and…

DelBene Highlights Nationwide Affordable Housing Crisis at Bellevue Development

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited August Wilson Place, a 57-unit affordable housing development in downtown Bellevue, to highlight the nationwide shortage of affordable housing. The property was made possible because of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC/Housing Credit), the nation’s most effective tool for creating affordable housing. During the visit, DelBene…

Republicans Approve Budget Plan to Drive Up Costs on Middle-Class Families, Cut Taxes for Ultra-Wealthy

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans’ budget proposal. “Republicans’ budget shows who they really are and what they actually stand for. It gives the wealthiest Americans another massive trillion-dollar tax cut while forcing working families to pay for it and balloon our national debt. This proposal will take…

DelBene, Ways & Means Democrats Introduce Bill to End Trump’s Trade War Chaos

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Today, Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Member Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Ranking Member Richard Neal (MA-01), Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sánchez (CA-38), along with all Ways and Means Committee Democrats introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill to end the constant chaos created by President Trump’s trade wars and reclaim Congress’ authority over…

DelBene, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Breast Cancer Screening

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced the Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, legislation that would exempt mobile mammography vehicles from motor fuel taxes. Mobile mammography units serve a vital role by delivering diagnostic care directly to women at workplaces, community centers, and rural clinics. They can often reach patients who would…

DelBene, DeLauro, Torres Introduce Legislation to Bring Back Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments

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Today, U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) reintroduced the American Family Act, legislation that would make permanent the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC), which provided families with monthly payments of up to $300 per child. The expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit is proven to help rebuild the middle class and lift millions of…

DelBene, Dem Committee Leads Introduce Resolution to Force Vote on Trump Tariffs

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Richard Neal (MA-01), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Committee, and Rick Larsen (WA-01), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, introduced a privileged resolution to terminate President Trump’s abuse of “emergency”…