Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the Department of Energy canceled funding for 11 energy and manufacturing projects in WA, including funding for the historic Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub, totaling $1.1 billion.
“President Trump’s campaign of political retribution continues, and hardworking Washingtonians are now part of the collateral… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the government shutdown.
“Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House, and have led the country into a government shutdown. Families have been struggling to make ends meet as a direct result of Trump and Republican policies that have raised prices on everyday goods and slashed health care for… Read more »
Starting in January 2026, Washington seniors and other beneficiaries enrolled in traditional Medicare will face new prior authorization for their health care. As an NBC News article puts it, the new program “amounts to a federal expansion of an unpopular process called prior authorization, which requires patients or someone on their medical team to seek insurance approval before… Read more »
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse, and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement:
“Brendan Carr, the so-called Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, has engaged in the corrupt abuse of power. He has disgraced the office he holds by bullying ABC,… Read more »
Today, Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led a group of eight House Democrats in raising concerns about the vacancy of more than 20 Inspectors General (IG), 18 of which were terminated by the Trump Administration—firings which many legal experts say may violate federal law.
Inspectors General are tasked with conducting audits and investigations at federal agencies, to ensure the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08) held a press event to call out President Trump and Congressional Republican’s assault on our health care system that is raising prices, kicking people off their health coverage, and making families sicker.
The leaders… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the final 2026 rates for health coverage on the Washington Healthplanfinder, showing an average 21% increase from this year.
“One of the biggest concerns I hear from Washington families is how fast health care costs are rising. The final 2026 health coverage premiums on the Washington Healthplanfinder will… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Ami Bera (CA-06) led a group of 17 House Democrats in raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) adding new red tape to traditional Medicare that will delay care and worsen health outcomes. This comes on the heels of an announcement a week prior where the administration took a victory lap on reducing… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) underscored the dramatic harm of President Trump’s megabill on Washington families’ access to health coverage during a roundtable with patients, providers, advocates, and state officials. The law, which passed Congress with only Republican votes, will result in a 65 percent increase in health insurance premiums next year for WA Health Benefits… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s global tariffs, which are set to take effect on August 1.
“Americans have made it crystal clear that lowering prices is their top concern. President Trump and Congressional Republicans continue to break their promise to address the affordability crisis in our country and instead are focused… Read more »
