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Republicans Approve Budget Plan to Drive Up Costs on Middle-Class Families, Cut Taxes for Ultra-Wealthy

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans’ budget proposal. “Republicans’ budget shows who they really are and what they actually stand for. It gives the wealthiest Americans another massive trillion-dollar tax cut while forcing working families to pay for it and balloon our national debt. This proposal will take…

DelBene, Ways & Means Democrats Introduce Bill to End Trump’s Trade War Chaos

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Today, Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Member Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Ranking Member Richard Neal (MA-01), Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sánchez (CA-38), along with all Ways and Means Committee Democrats introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill to end the constant chaos created by President Trump’s trade wars and reclaim Congress’ authority over…

DelBene, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Breast Cancer Screening

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced the Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, legislation that would exempt mobile mammography vehicles from motor fuel taxes. Mobile mammography units serve a vital role by delivering diagnostic care directly to women at workplaces, community centers, and rural clinics. They can often reach patients who would…

DelBene, DeLauro, Torres Introduce Legislation to Bring Back Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments

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Today, U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) reintroduced the American Family Act, legislation that would make permanent the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC), which provided families with monthly payments of up to $300 per child. The expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit is proven to help rebuild the middle class and lift millions of…

DelBene, Dem Committee Leads Introduce Resolution to Force Vote on Trump Tariffs

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Richard Neal (MA-01), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Committee, and Rick Larsen (WA-01), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, introduced a privileged resolution to terminate President Trump’s abuse of “emergency”…

DelBene, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Build 1.6 Million More Affordable Homes, 53,000 in WA

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Don Beyer (VA-08), Randy Feenstra (IA-4), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and over 100 of their bipartisan House colleagues introduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, legislation that would support the financing and development of 1.6 million more affordable homes across the country. This…

DelBene, LaHood Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief to Beauty and Salon Industry

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Darin LaHood (IL-16) reintroduced the Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act, which expands the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) tax tip credit to employer-based salons and beauty service establishments. This credit helps ensure accurate reporting of tipped income and reimburses small businesses for…

DelBene Blasts Trump’s Massive Tax Increase on American Families, Businesses

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), a member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, issued the following statement on President Trump’s latest round of sweeping tariffs that will raise prices on American consumers. “President Trump just imposed a massive tax increase on American families and businesses. His trade war against countries, including our allies, will be…

Trump, Musk Shutter HHS Pacific Northwest Regional Office

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Trump, Musk Shutter HHS Pacific Northwest Regional Office Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the Trump administration closed the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Region 10 office in Seattle that covers Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. “HHS regional staff in Seattle work with our communities to help promote public…

DelBene, Panetta, Beyer, Schneider, Sewell Introduce Legislation to Reclaim Congressional Trade Powers

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Don Beyer (VA-08), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Terri Sewell (Al-07) introduced the Reclaim Trade Powers Act, legislation that would modernize outdated trade authorities and ensure that Congress retains final approval over the imposition of broad tariffs.   This legislation would eliminate Section 122…