Press Releases

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement after the address of the Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, Pope Francis. “I agree that Congress must take action on many of the issues Pope Francis addressed today – immigration reform, climate change and the need to help those who are struggling. Communities of faith have been… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today fought the latest Republican attempt to defund Planned Parenthood through a one-year moratorium. The House passed the Defund Planned Parenthood Act in a 241-187 vote, sending it to the Senate. DelBene’s speech, as prepared for delivery, is below: “This feels like déjà vu. Once again, the House is ignoring the challenges… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today delivered remarks on the House floor calling on Congress to reauthorize the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) before it expires. A video of DelBene’s speech can be found here. At the end of September, the congressional authorization for the LWCF will expire. Since it was established in 1965, the LWCF has invested $637 million in… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today signed onto a letter urging Speaker John Boehner (OH-08) to keep the House of Representatives in session until a deal is reached to avert a government shutdown. “The American people expect Congress to be working on smart solutions to spur job growth and build an economy that works for everyone. That means crafting a budget that makes… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today congratulated Lake Washington Institute of Technology for receiving a significant grant to help veterans succeed in the classroom. “Today, too many veterans in our region are still struggling to find jobs,” DelBene said. “Lake Washington Institute of Technology currently provides veteran students with important financial aid… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) fought to protect women’s access to healthcare in a House Judiciary Committee hearing, during yet another Republican attempt to defund Planned Parenthood – one of the nation’s largest preventative healthcare providers. Congresswoman DelBene’s remarks can be found here. Each year, Planned Parenthood health centers provide… Read more »

BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement to celebrate Labor Day: “Labor Day is an important opportunity for our country to honor the invaluable contribution of American workers to our nation’s prosperity. Working men and women are the backbone of our economy and should be treated with respect and dignity. On this day, we must… Read more »

BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement on the international agreement reached by the P5+1 nations to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons: “I believe the United States should utilize peaceful solutions and focus on diplomatic efforts whenever possible to resolve international conflicts. With every negotiation, there is… Read more »

SEATTLE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today visited the Seattle YWCA, a recipient of part of the $22 million job-training pilot program she helped secure for Washington state. DelBene met with participants who could benefit from the pilot program. “Helping people find good-paying, long-term employment in a high-demand industry is the best way to ensure everyone has… Read more »

SEATTLE – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) called on Congress to pass the Equality Act, a comprehensive bill that aims to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans. DelBene and Pelosi attended a community conversation hosted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Seattle and Amazon… Read more »