Press Releases

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 »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today voted for a patent reform bill in the House Judiciary Committee. The Innovation Act passed out of the committee by a vote of 24 to 8. After voting for the bill in the markup, DelBene issued the following statement:   “America needs a robust patent system in order to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in today’s… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today opposed passage of the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations bill. “I voted against the T-HUD (lack of) funding bill because it slashes critical investments in our roads, rail and ports. It also hurts American families by cutting public housing programs that are critical for low-income families,”… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today said it is long overdue for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to announce that Washington First District workers will receive pay for the overtime hours they worked supporting recovery efforts after the devastating landslide last March. “I was deeply concerned to hear that several of my constituents employed by FEMA were still… Read more »

SNOQUALMIE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped the Washington Trails Association restore trails near Alpine Lakes. “National Trails Day is a perfect time to celebrate and preserve outdoor recreation opportunities that make living in the Pacific Northwest so special,” DelBene said. “The Alpine Lakes Wilderness is particularly important because of its… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to protect pregnant women from job discrimination. “No one should have to choose between their job and their pregnancy,” DelBene said. “It is clear we need to strengthen existing protections for pregnant workers, which is why I’m honored to join so many of my colleagues… Read more »

Today, Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, Mike Coffman, CO-06, and Suzan DelBene, WA-01, introduced a bill to help pay for improved security measures in schools, such as training for staff and students, and deterrents like lighting and locks. The School Safety Act of 2015 would reauthorize the Secure Our Schools program, which provides matching grants to local, state and tribal governments to meet… Read more »