Press Releases

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act, the first federal bill aimed at preventing so-called “conversion therapy.” “Americans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender don’t need a ‘cure,’ they need equality under the law,” DelBene said. “This legislation is an important step… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) voted today for a two-month stop-gap measure so that the Highway Trust Fund does not run out of money ahead of the busy road and bridge construction season. “Across the nation, our infrastructure is facing a breaking point. An efficient and functioning infrastructure system is critical to the economy of the Washington's First District,”… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) applauded House-passage of sweeping reforms to rein in government surveillance programs. DelBene also delivered a floor speech ahead of the vote. “Bulk collection of American communications records is a gross violation of our civil liberties. I’m glad the House has finally taken action to meaningfully rein in the government’s… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) opposed legislation that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, with no meaningful exemptions to protect a woman’s health. The bill (H.R. 36) passed the House by a vote of 242-184, and it now heads to the Senate for further consideration. DelBene’s floor speech, as prepared for delivery, follows: “I rise in strong… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) applauded the Second Circuit’s unanimous ruling that the National Security Agency’s (NSA) bulk collection of phone records is illegal. The court found that the government’s interpretation of Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act to permit bulk collection of Americans’ phone records has been far beyond the scope of what the law… Read more »

TACOMA – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today saw the Northwest Detention Center, where immigrants are held before deportation hearings. “Our broken immigration system is hurting Washington state’s economy and families. Today far too many individuals, who pose no risk to the public’s safety, are being detained or face deportation, needlessly tearing them away… Read more »

MOUNT VERNON – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today met with students at Skagit Valley College to discuss the financial challenges of getting a degree. “Growing up, my parents struggled financially. But with student loans and financial aid, I was able to go to college and get a great education. It’s our responsibility to make sure students today have the same… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) announcement on final rules for tank cars used to carry crude oil by rail. “The Department of Transportation’s announcement is a long-awaited step, but more must be done to protect our constituents from the dangers associated with moving highly… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today delivered remarks in opposition to a Republican attempt to allow a woman’s employer to interfere with her healthcare decisions. The District of Columbia recently passed the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment (RHNDA) Act, which would protect women from discrimination in the workplace based on their personal reproductive… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the Raise the Wage Act, which would raise the federal minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020. “Strong economic growth can only be achieved when all working families have the opportunity to succeed,” DelBene said. “To build an economy that works for everyone, we need to ensure Americans working a 40-hour week… Read more »