Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced legislation that would help accelerate the decarbonization of planes, ships, and medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The Transportation Innovation Coordination Act would expand the scope of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to coordinate federal efforts around decarbonizing these larger commercial vehicles.
Transportation is… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) nominated 15 community projects in Washington’s 1st Congressional District for dedicated Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) funding. The projects, totaling over $49 million, include community centers, public safety improvements, and environmental sustainability projects. They will help expand safe, reliable transportation options, improve local… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on a ruling by a federal judge in Texas banning the FDA’s longstanding approval of mifepristone, a commonly used abortion medication.
“This outrageous decision by a Trump-appointed federal judge should be called out for what it is – another step towards a nationwide abortion ban. Anti-abortion… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented HealthPoint with a $2 million check for its new Redmond Health Center. DelBene secured the investment in the FY23 federal omnibus funding package.
HealthPoint’s new Redmond facility will provide quality primary health and dental care to low-income members of the community who often experience barriers to care. It will be located at the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), a member of the Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Treasury Department’s guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle tax credit.
“Congress and the executive branch must work together on trade policy. The administration’s guidance bypasses the intent of Congress when we passed the… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Ami Bera (CA-06), and Adrian Smith (NE-03) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution outlining the importance of the U.S. digital economy and the need for greater U.S. leadership in negotiating agreements on digital trade.
The resolution encourages negotiations of strong, forward-looking, and enforceable… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the announcement that Tokitae, the world’s oldest captive orca that was ripped from her family in the Salish Sea, will be freed from the Miami Seaquarium.
“The Puget Sound never gave up on a better future for Tokitae and we all celebrate the news that she is being released from the Miami Seaquarium after more… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on a ruling by a federal judge in Texas striking down an Affordable Care Act provision that provides free preventive care to millions of Americans, shifting the cost back to patients.
“Preventive care is fundamental health care. This decision leverages extreme MAGA ideology to rip health care away from millions… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Mike Kelly (PA-16), lead sponsors of the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, welcomed reports that UnitedHealthcare and other private Medicare Advantage plans are reducing their use of prior authorization.
“The news that UnitedHealthcare and other private Medicare Advantage plans are finally reducing burdensome paperwork that is… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) blasted Republicans’ Polluters Over Politics Act that would put corporate profits and Wall Street over protecting American families from the climate crisis or lowering home energy costs. The legislation (H.R. 1) would add $2.4 billion to the federal deficit and roll back historic environmental protections while giving massive handouts to the oil… Read more »
