Today, Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Scott Peters (CA-52), and other Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives who recently voted to grant President Obama Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), called on U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman to secure a strong and fully enforceable Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) environment… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) helped introduce legislation today that allows American companies that have trade secrets stolen by foreign entities to sue in federal court.
“Protecting the ideas of American companies from foreign thieves will ensure an equal playing field for all businesses and will help save U.S. jobs,” DelBene said. “Through my work in the… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) submitted the following statement today at the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet’s hearing on the Internet of Things.
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to Internet-connected devices and systems from kitchen appliances, to roadways, wristbands and cars. DelBene is the co-chair of the Congressional… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement today, on the sixth anniversary of the last federal minimum wage increase to $7.25 an hour:
“The minimum wage in America has remained stagnant for far too long, while the cost of living has steadily increased across the country,” DelBene said. “Too many Americans work 40 hours or more every week and… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the Equality Act, a comprehensive bill that aims to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans.
“Our country had a historic Pride Month, with the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on marriage equality that finally put our country on the right side of history,” DelBene said.… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the Affordability is Access Act, which would ensure women continue to have access to no-cost birth control if the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves oral contraception for over-the-counter use.
“We’ve made great strides in expanding women’s access to preventative healthcare, including contraception.… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today led a bipartisan group of twenty Members in urging Canada to finally commit to open its markets to more dairy imports as talks over the trade agreement draw to a close. They sent a letter to the Canadian Ambassador to the United States outlining their position following a productive meeting with the U.S. Trade Representative on… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) received the Friend of the National Parks Award from the nonpartisan National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). This award recognizes DelBene’s votes during the 113th Congress which contributed to the protection and enhancement of America’s national parks.
“I am truly grateful to be among those recognized by the National… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement today on the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA):
“Fifty years ago, Congress enacted the Older Americans Act — a landmark achievement that has provided our nation’s seniors with vital assistance for the costs of food, nursing care and other support services. As we commemorate the 50th… Read more »
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, Governor Jay Inslee, and leaders from major conservation organizations, local STEM education programs and the community of Darrington announced the formation of a new partnership called the Darrington Collaborative. The goal of the group is to bring together a variety of interests, including those of the local timber industry… Read more »
