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DelBene Statement on Historic Preservation Grants for Tribes in Washington State

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement today, after the National Park Service awarded grants to several tribes in Washington state. “I am pleased the National Park Service has awarded these grants to several Washington state tribes, including two in the First Congressional District, the Lummi and Nooksack,” DelBene said. “It is crucial to…

DelBene Offers Commonsense Amendments to Judiciary Bills

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) opposed partisan legislation that would result in the deportation of hundreds of thousands of children seeking asylum and criminalize undocumented immigrants overnight. DelBene called on House Judiciary Committee leadership to instead take bipartisan action on comprehensive immigration reform that would create jobs and grow the…

DelBene Introduces Bill to Prevent Border Fee

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation today to prevent the creation of a land border crossing fee. “The commerce and tourism that comes with sharing a border is a critical factor in maintaining a vibrant economy,” DelBene said. “Tourist border crossing fees would have an immediate and detrimental effect on the local economies of our…

DelBene Applauds Expansion of Preclearance with Canada

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today attended the signing of a pre-clearance agreement between the United States and Canada. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and Canadian Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney were the signatories of the agreement. DelBene applauded the agreement, which over time will have far-reaching economic benefits for Washington’s…

DelBene Invites High School Artists to Submit Artwork by April 3

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BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is reminding local high school-aged students that her office is accepting submissions for the annual Congressional Art Competition until Friday, April 3, at 5 p.m. The contest is open to all students in grades 9-12 who either reside or attend high school in Washington’s First Congressional District. The winning entry…

DelBene to Introduce Bill to Stop Border Fee

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today met with Northern border stakeholders at Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute, where she discussed cross-border commerce and its contribution to the First District’s economy. “The commerce and tourism that comes with sharing a border is a critical factor in maintaining a vibrant economy,”…

DelBene Statement on Passage of Clean DHS Spending Bill

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year. “Passing a clean DHS funding bill is what should have happened all along,” DelBene said. “We shouldn’t be playing politics with this important issue. I’m glad we have avoided a shutdown that would harm workers and our national…

Reps. DelBene, Marino Introduce LEADS Act

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Congressman Tom Marino (R-PA) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) introduced the LEADS Act today. The LEADS Act is a simple solution to the all too common and complicated problem of international data storage and governmental access. The legislation balances the critical needs of law enforcement, such as the issuance of warrants and subpoenas, with the importance of respecting privacy…

DelBene: DHS employees, country need certainty

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) called on House leaders to allow an up-or-down vote on legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year. “While I’m disappointed we haven’t achieved full-funding yet, I’m glad we have avoided a shutdown that would harm workers and our national security,” DelBene…

DelBene Floor Statement on Funding DHS

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered the following remarks on the House of Representatives floor today, calling on House leadership to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year. DelBene’s speech, as prepared for delivery, is below: “In my state of Washington, we’re very familiar with the vital role the Department of Homeland…