Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.
“Thirteen years ago, the Affordable Care Act changed health care in the United States forever. Now, over 35 million Americans have gained quality, affordable health care as a result. This law has become a pillar of American society, providing families the comfort of… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), Co-chairs of the Congressional Kidney Caucus, released the following statement after the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) announced an initiative to modernize the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network:
“Every year thousands of potentially lifesaving organs are… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), along with Bilirakis (FL-12), Cárdenas (CA-29), Moore (UT-01), Sewell (AL-07), Guthrie (KY-02), and Eshoo (CA-16), introduced the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, legislation that would provide Medicare beneficiaries with faster access to safe, effective breakthrough medical… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted a roundtable with state officials, abortion care providers, advocates, and Washingtonians who have had abortions to discuss how right-wing attacks on reproductive rights are impacting Washington state and what can be done to advance and protect reproductive health care.
Even though Washington protects abortion access through state law,… Read more »
Today, Ways & Means Oversight Subcommittee Members Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Ranking Member Bill Pascrell (NJ-09), Judy Chu (CA-28), Gwen Moore (WI-04), and Brad Schneider (IL-10) urged new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Danny Werfel to prioritize tax fairness and do more to pursue tax cheating by wealthy Americans. The members asked for Werfel’s plan and timeline for action… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) blasted House Ways & Means Committee Republicans for advancing legislation (H.R. 187) that would favor paying foreign bondholders, such as the Chinese government, over veterans’ benefits should the U.S. default.
This measure is an attempt to deceive the American people into thinking Republicans are taking action on the debt ceiling but does… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal, which includes her proposals to permanently expand the Child Tax Credit and increase affordable housing across the country.
“I welcome President Biden’s budget proposal today as a blueprint that would help expand the American middle class, build on the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on International Women’s Day.
“International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the generations of women who overcame relentless adversity and systemic discrimination. When women thrive, so do their economies, cultures, and societies.
“But the fight for equality is far from over, especially for women of color.… Read more »
Today, House Ways & Means Committee Republicans rejected an amendment offered by Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) to H.R. 1163 that would protect parents from receiving surprise bills for pandemic-era unemployment insurance benefits during a committee markup.
The underlying Republican-led legislation would rescind the estimated remaining $400 million in American Rescue Plan… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Sean Casten (IL-06), Juan Vargas (CA-52), and Dean Phillips (MN-03), introduced the Freedom to Invest in a Sustainable Future Act, legislation that would give workplace retirement plans the freedom to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in their investment decisions or offer ESG investment options.
Relatively few… Read more »
