Press Releases

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene released the following statement regarding today’s passage of the Marketplace Fairness Act by the U.S. Senate.  This legislation would allow local brick-and-mortar retailers to compete more effectively against out-of-state Internet retailers, by closing the current tax loophole that has prevented states from collecting existing sales taxes on… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene announced that Alex Eppenauer of The Bear Creek School in Redmond is the winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition for the 1st Congressional District. DelBene joined local students, families and friends at a reception honoring all the participants who submitted artwork for the competition. Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, along with 18 of her colleagues, today sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security declaring their opposition to a proposed study to examine whether fees should be levied on travelers coming into the United States at land crossings, such as Washington’s Peace Arch.The Department of Homeland Security’s Fiscal Year 2014 budget request… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene today introduced a bipartisan resolution supporting specialty crops, highlighting the vital role they play in America’s agricultural industry and calling for the inclusion of specialty crop programs in a new farm bill.“Whether it’s red raspberries, blueberries, green peas or any number of different fruits and vegetables grown by our local… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene released the following statement regarding today’s vote on the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA):“America needs a new, comprehensive effort to protect our nation, economy and the public from the emerging cyber threats we face. These laws must also strengthen both online privacy and our nation’s security.“While I… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene released the following statement today after the Senate’s working group unveiled its bipartisan proposal for comprehensive immigration reform:“I am encouraged by the bipartisan Senate proposal released today to reform our nation’s broken immigration system.“This proposal is very much a starting point and there is still much work to do… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene co-sponsored legislation this week to maintain low interest rates on subsidized Stafford student loans, which are set to double in July unless Congress takes action.In 2007, Congress passed the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, lowering the student loan rates from 6.8 percent to 3.4 percent over a four-year period and easing the burden on thousands of… Read more »

BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene announced that she will return part of her pay this year as across-the-board cuts known as sequestration are currently being implemented. DelBene will return 8.2% of her monthly paycheck to the Treasury, reflecting the across-the-board federal budget cuts that took effect last month, which has also impacted Congressional office budgets.“As… Read more »

FIVE DAYS LEFT!BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is reminding local high school-aged students that her office is accepting submissions for the annual Congressional Art Competition until Friday, April 12, 2013 at 4:30 pm.The contest is open to all students in grades 9-12 who either reside or attend high school in Washington’s 1st Congressional District. The winning entry… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene released the following statement regarding today’s vote on the House Republican budget:“Families and businesses in Washington state want bipartisan, responsible solutions to our nation’s fiscal issues that will reduce the deficit and grow our economy.“My priorities in Congress are to strengthen the middle class, create jobs and build… Read more »