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DelBene Statement on Ways & Means Tax Package Markup

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the Ways & Means tax package markup. “This is an imperfect bill in many ways but that is the reality of divided government. It nevertheless includes several provisions that I have long advocated for that would help support workers and families and grow our economy. That is why I voted to advance the…

DelBene Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect American Workers and Businesses from New Tariffs at WTO Conference

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Darin LaHood (IL-16), along with Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (NE-03) and Ranking Member Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), led a bipartisan coalition of 32 members of Congress in calling on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to push for the renewal of a longstanding agreement that prevents new tariffs and other…

DelBene, Schrier, Gluesenkamp Perez Introduce Bill to Extend Landslide Protections

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Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) introduced legislation that will help save lives, protect communities and property, and improve natural disaster emergency preparedness. The National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7003) would reauthorize the National Landslide Preparedness Act through 2028.…

Congress Temporarily Averts Another Republican Shutdown

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed another temporary funding bill to avert a federal government shutdown. “Nearly a third of the way into this fiscal year, Congress has been forced to pass a third temporary funding bill to avoid the federal government shutting down because of House Republicans’ inability…

Congressional Prior Auth Champions Welcome New CMS Regulations

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Ami Bera, MD (CA-06), and Larry Bucshon, MD (IN-08), and Senators Roger Marshall, MD (KS), Sherrod Brown (OH), John Thune (SD), and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) issued the following statement on CMS’ long-awaited prior authorization regulations:  “Today’s action by CMS is a major win for seniors and their families. These new…

DelBene, WA Delegation Secure Over $41 Million For New Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Across Western WA

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Adam Smith (WA-09), and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), along with Senator Patty Murray (WA), announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded four grants totaling more than $41 million from the bipartisan infrastructure law.…

Amid Nationwide Shortage, DelBene, LaHood Urge Passage of Legislation to Build More Affordable Housing

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), Don Beyer (VA-08), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) sent a bipartisan letter urging House Leadership to include provisions from the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act in any potential tax legislation brought to the floor. The nationwide housing crisis continues to worsen.…

DelBene, WA Delegation Members Reaffirm Support for High-Speed Rail in the Pacific Northwest

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined members of the Washington congressional delegation in reaffirming support for high-speed rail and improved intercity passenger rail services in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest. In a letter, the lawmakers applauded Federal Railroad Administration’s recent announcement of bipartisan infrastructure law grants for the Cascadia…

DelBene, Graves, Peltola, Wittman Call on Biden to Expand Sanctions on Russia’s Seafood Sector

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Garret Graves (LA-06), Mary Peltola (AK-At-Large), and Rob Whittman (VA-01) led 38 members of Congress in urging President Biden to strengthen U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s seafood sector. The seafood industry is a major driver of Russia’s economy and has become a critical source of revenue for the Kremlin since the invasion began. To…

DelBene Statement on House GOP’s Sham Impeachment Inquiry

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after House Republicans voted to launch an impeachment inquiry against President Biden. “After months of wasting time and taxpayer dollars on baseless attacks against President Biden and his family, House Republicans today caved once again to the most extreme wing of their party. Their decision to pursue a sham…