Press Releases

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) backed several legislative efforts this week to end discrimination and provide equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. “Discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is simply unacceptable,” DelBene said. “I believe all Americans have the right to be treated equally, but there is… Read more »

Today, members of the Washington state congressional delegation invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to include Washington state as part of his first official state visit to the United States later this year. In extending the invitation, the members emphasized the importance of the relationship between China and Washington state. “Your upcoming state visit to the United States is… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) praised House passage of a bipartisan bill to permanently allow Washingtonians to deduct their state and local sales tax from their income taxes. “Making the sales tax deduction permanent is about fairness for millions of Americans, including those in Washington’s First District, who live in states that do not assess income taxes,”… Read more »

On Tax Day, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on how Congress should support middle-class and lower-income earners by passing comprehensive tax reform. “Comprehensive tax reform is about fairness for all Americans, both in Washington’s First District and across the nation. Congress needs to get to work on comprehensive tax reform so… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) called for the end of wage discrimination on Equal Pay Day, which symbolizes when, more than three months into the year, women’s wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year. “It’s appalling that 52 years after passing the Equal Pay Act, women still make less than men,” DelBene said. “We can’t… Read more »

SEATTLE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today visited FareStart, an eligible recipient for part of the $22 million job-training pilot program she secured for Washington state. DelBene met with students 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 access… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) signed an amicus brief with 180 colleagues in support of the President’s appeal in the Fifth Circuit case of Texas v. United States. “Everyone agrees, our immigration system is broken, but House Republican leaders have refused to allow a vote on bipartisan, commonsense comprehensive immigration reform legislation,” DelBene… Read more »

SEATTLE – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) spoke at a regional forum hosted by the White House Conference on Aging for older Americans, their families, caregivers, advocates, community leaders and experts on key issues affecting older Americans. “We cannot expect to address the challenges facing older Americans in the 21st century unless we take the time to… Read more »

BOTHELL – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) spoke to local researchers attending a National Science Foundation (NSF) Day grant workshop at UW Bothell. The workshop included NSF program officers and focused on advising researchers on how to better compete for limited research dollars to support their projects in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)… Read more »

SEATTLE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today attended the groundbreaking of a new VA Puget Sound mental health and research center. “It’s our responsibility to serve and care for our veterans who bravely risked their lives and made painful sacrifices for our families and freedoms,” DelBene said. “The cost of war is high and too many veterans still… Read more »