Press Releases

REDMOND – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that Kaylie Nawaa of Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish won the 2015 Congressional Art Competition for Washington’s First District. DelBene joined local students, families and friends at a reception honoring all the participants who submitted artwork for the competition. Nawaa won with her piece, “Little… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today delivered remarks in the House of Representatives on the tragic 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Nepal that has killed thousands of people. Three people from Washington’s First District are among those missing. DelBene’s speech, as prepared for delivery, is below: “Our thoughts are with the people of Nepal and their families. My… Read more »

Reps. Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Gene Green (TX-29) today introduced the Reducing Exposure to Asbestos Database (READ) Act to protect American families and workers from exposure to asbestos. “It’s unacceptable that so many Americans and their families suffer from contact with deadly asbestos. We can and must prevent exposure,” DelBene said. “My legislation will… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the FAIR Social Security Act, which would scrap the cap and keep Social Security solvent for more than 40 years. “It’s critical that lawmakers are forward-looking in crafting policies that ensure our seniors continue to be well-cared for.” DelBene said. “Instead of breaking our promise to seniors, we… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today wrote to insurance carriers with plans on the Washington state healthcare exchange, demanding clarity for women who inquire about what contraceptives are covered at no-cost under their healthcare plans. “I am writing to express my serious concern with recent reports that consumers are receiving inaccurate information regarding the coverage… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today praised Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro’s announcement that the King, Snohomish and Skagit housing authorities will receive new funding to reduce veteran homelessness under the HUD-VASH program. The program helps homeless veterans become self-sufficient by combining rental assistance from HUD with… Read more »

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 »