Press Releases

Rep. Suzan DelBene, WA-01, and Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced the Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to their request for full funding of the Skagit River General Investigation (G.I.) study for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Army Corps will spend $299,400 on the study, which will shape flood protection for communities throughout the Skagit Valley.“We need the Army… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene released the following statement following the House of Representatives failed to approve a new Farm Bill:“As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I’ve worked to ensure that our local farmers and food producers have a strong voice in Congress. Additionally, I’ve fought for a Farm Bill that is humane and protects our safety net which… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a bill today that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, with no exceptions for the health of the woman:“I’m deeply frustrated and disappointed by the House’s vote to pass this unconscionable and unconstitutional legislation. “H.R. 1797 is an… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene introduced amendments to the Farm Bill that would save free school meals and update eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) while also reducing the federal deficit. Currently, H.R. 1947, the Farm Bill, cuts $20.5 billion from nutrition programs like SNAP, which would result in nearly two million people losing SNAP benefits… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene signed onto a discharge petition today to force an up-or-down vote on key legislation that would stop the doubling of the interest rate for subsidized Stafford loans on July 1.  The bill, which DelBene is co-sponsoring, would freeze the interest rate on these loans at 3.4% for the next two years – giving Congress time to enact comprehensive student… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene announced today that she will be living on an average food stamp budget for one week – $4.50 a day – to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition programs for low-income families and children in combating hunger.“It’s critically important to raise awareness and stand up for the millions of families, children and seniors across… Read more »

Today, members of the Washington delegation announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will make available $15.6 million in emergency funds to support repairs to the I-5 Skagit River Bridge.Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Patty Murray (D-WA), and U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that the USDOT Emergency Relief funds will be… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee passed a bill today that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape, incest or when the pregnancy threatens the health of the woman. During today’s committee mark-up, DelBene co-sponsored an amendment to help ensure that women's health and medical safety… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene issued the following statement today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act:“When the Equal Pay Act was signed into law 50 years ago, women on average made 59 cents for every dollar earned by men. Today women make 77 cents for every dollar men earn.  While we have made some progress, it’s clear that we are still nowhere near… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene issued the following statement regarding reports in the news of the government secretly collecting phone records of Americans:“I am deeply concerned by the recent news reports about a domestic surveillance program that involves the secret collection of phone records of millions of Americans.“It’s troubling how broad this program is. From the… Read more »