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DelBene Statement on Hostage Release, Temporary Ceasefire in Gaza

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the Biden administration-negotiated agreement to release hostages held by Hamas and temporarily pause fighting in Gaza. “I commend President Biden’s leadership in successfully negotiating a temporary ceasefire agreement with Israel and Hamas that should free at least 50 hostages, including Americans. All of…

DelBene Delivers $481K for Enhanced Mobile Mental Health Services in Monroe, Sky Valley

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered a $481K ceremonial check to the City of Monroe to expand mental health and dispatch services across the Sky Valley region. DelBene secured the funds in the FY23 federal funding law. The project, led by the Cities of Monroe and Sultan in partnership with Volunteers of America Western Washington, is funding a dedicated social…

DelBene, LaHood Lead Effort to Reverse Biden Administration's Abandonment of Key Bipartisan Digital Trade Proposals

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Today, U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Darin LaHood (IL-16), Co-Chairs of the Digital Trade Caucus, led a bipartisan letter with 38 members of Congress urging U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to reconsider her agency’s decision to abandon important bipartisan digital trade proposals at the World Trade Organization. The decision to walk away from key digital trade…

DelBene Celebrates Second Anniversary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement celebrating the second anniversary of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: "Two years ago, President Biden and Congress made the largest investment in America’s infrastructure since the interstate highway system. In the years since, the law has continued to drive Washington forward, delivering…

DelBene, Newhouse Introduce Bill to Bring Tax Relief to PNW Seafood Industry

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure tax fairness for meals provided to workers on certain Pacific Northwest fish processing vessels and remote facilities. The 2017 Republican tax law restricted deductions for employers providing free meals as a perk of employment, even when off-premises food and beverage…

House Unanimously Passes Bill to Add Mount Vernon Court Location to Western District of Washington

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 786, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Tony Gonzalez (TX-23). This bill would add Mount Vernon as a federal court location in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.  Currently, the Western District of Washington has courthouses…

DelBene, Hoyle Push Federal Agencies to Issue Wildfire Smoke Alerts

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Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Val Hoyle (OR-04) led 20 lawmakers in calling on federal agencies to equip communities facing increasing wildfire smoke incidents with better tools and data to keep them safe. In a letter, the lawmakers urged the Environmental Protection Agency, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to…

DelBene Welcomes Biden AI EO, Urges Congress to Act on Data Privacy

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence. “The United States must be in the driver’s seat as artificial intelligence expands around the world and President Biden clearly understands that. I welcome the president’s executive order to ensure AI is implemented in a safe and secure…

DelBene, LaHood Statement on USTR Decision to Abandon Digital Trade Leadership at the WTO

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Darin LaHood (IL-16), Co-Chairs of the Digital Trade Caucus, released the following statement on the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to withdraw support for important digital trade proposals at the World Trade Organization (WTO): “USTR’s decision to abandon important, longstanding, and bipartisan U.S. digital trade priorities…

DelBene, Obernolte Introduce Bill to Remove Barriers for Organ Donors

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the number of living organ donors eligible for federal assistance through the National Living Donor Assistance Center. The Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD) Act will allow more donors to qualify for wage, travel, and caregiver reimbursement when donating…