Press Releases

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 »

In a bipartisan vote today, the House Judiciary Committee passed the USA FREEDOM Act, which would rein in the National Security Agency’s (NSA) domestic surveillance program and protect Americans’ privacy by creating greater transparency, oversight and accountability. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is an original cosponsor of the USA FREEDOM Act. After committee passage,… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) today helped introduce a resolution regarding the earthquake in Nepal, expressing members’ condolences and solidarity with the Nepalese people. The resolution also encourages continued U.S. assistance. During the weekend, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal killing thousands of people with many more… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation today to help college students save money on textbooks by encouraging the use of low-cost or free digital course materials in higher education. “An often overlooked driver of the rising cost of college is textbooks and supplies. In addition to tackling tuition hikes and burdensome student loan debt, we must find… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today joined members of the House Judiciary Committee in cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to rein in the National Security Agency’s (NSA) domestic surveillance program and protect Americans’ privacy by creating greater transparency, oversight and accountability. “Like most of the American public, I remain outraged and deeply… Read more »