Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) voted against House leaders’ proposed reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). ESEA, also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), has not been updated for nearly 15 years. More than 20 Republicans joined with every Democrat in the House to oppose H.R. 5, which passed the House by 218-213. The measure… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement today after one person was killed and several others injured in the partial collapse of the Big Four Ice Caves in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: “My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims of the ice cave collapse. My heart sank when I heard about the collapse in the Mount… Read more »

MOUNT VERNON – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today heard from some of Washington’s First District immigrants about the need for immigration reform. “For too long, Congress has ignored taking meaningful action to address our broken immigration system. As a result, we have a deeply flawed system that is not working for our communities, businesses, immigrants or… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued a statement today following the expiration of the charter for the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank: “The expiration of the Export-Import Bank hurts hundreds of small-and-middle-market businesses in Washington state,” DelBene said. “Washington state exports some of the world’s best products, including airplanes, software, wine,… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) praised the long-overdue U.S. Supreme Court decision that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. “This is a landmark ruling that puts the United States on the right side of history and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of Americans,” DelBene said. “I’m pleased the Court recognized… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell (WA) today applauded the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) announcement of an additional $7.6 million in grants for recovery efforts, including removal of debris deposited in the wake of flooding and mudslides that occurred in March and April last… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement today after the passing of Washington State University President Elson S. Floyd: “Today is a sad day for the whole State of Washington. President Floyd’s leadership made Washington State University a leading research institution and he shepherded the university through tough financial times, securing… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led the congressional delegation representing Washington’s King County in urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fix the inflation formula used in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, which provides rental assistance to low-income households. The current formula has been particularly damaging in areas with… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today made the following statement in response to Pope Francis’ encyclical calling on world leaders to address climate change. “I agree with Pope Francis, in order to protect our communities and environment, we must address the challenge that climate change poses without delay. Communities of faith have been tireless leaders in this effort… Read more »

Trade Promotion Authority allows Congress to set conditions the administration must meet to receive an up-or-down vote on a trade deal. The legislation granting Trade Promotion Authority also directs the President to make the full text of the trade agreement public 60 days before the President signs it, and at least an additional 30 days before Congress would vote. Congress would then… Read more »