Press Releases

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) applauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) leadership in keeping the Internet free and open. “I support the FCC’s efforts to protect a free and open Internet,” DelBene said. “This proposal prevents blocking, throttling and paid prioritization, which are positive, bipartisan goals.” Last year,… Read more »

Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) yesterday introduced legislation that would prevent an estimated 1 million Americans from losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits next year due to a policy oversight in the SNAP work requirement. The SNAP Work Opportunity Act (H.R. 1025) would ensure that residents in states that cannot… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) heard from the Port of Bellingham about how a lack of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would affect airport staff, such as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents. If Congress doesn’t act by February 27, nearly 50,000 TSA workers and more than 40,000 CBP… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today condemned the vandalism of a Hindu temple in Bothell. Local news reported that the police found spray-painted swastikas at the Hindu Temple Cultural Center and Skyview Junior High School on Sunday. Police are investigating the incident. “I’m saddened by these acts of vandalism,” DelBene said. “These offensive and hateful… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) cosponsored with Senator Patty Murray (WA) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) a bill that helps working women and their families. The Healthy Families Act (H.R. 932) allows workers in businesses with more than 15 employees to earn up to seven paid sick days a year to recover from short-term illness, care for a sick family member, seek… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced legislation today to reauthorize and expand the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) veterans in its membership and scope. “As a nation, we have a responsibility to serve and support all of our veterans as well as they bravely served… Read more »

United States Trade Representative Michael Froman announced today that the United States has pursued dispute settlement consultations with the Government of China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China’s “Demonstration Bases-Common Service Platform” export subsidy program.  Under this questionable program, China seems to provide prohibited export… Read more »

 Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee, along with Ranking Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA), Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA), today reintroduced the Wi-Fi Innovation… Read more »