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… Read more »
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,”… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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 »
