Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced legislation that would make it easier for Americans participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly Food Stamps) to access job training services. SNAP is the federal program that provides nutritional assistance to low-income families so they can put healthy food on the table. The SNAP E&T Enhancements… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined Bloomberg’s Sound On to discuss AI and how data privacy must underpin our approach to all tech policies including AI policy.
DelBene recently published an op-ed in Newsweek highlighting the importance of passing a national data privacy law that protects Americans' sensitive information, improves the quality of AI products, and gives the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered a $2.5M ceremonial check to the City of Woodinville for its Eastrail crossing and SR 202 widening project. DelBene secured the funds in the FY23 federal funding law.
The crossing will further build out the Eastrail network, link to over 175 miles of existing regional trails, and connect to the coming Sound Transit Light Rail stations… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) toured the Bellevue Planned Parenthood Clinic and joined abortion care providers and advocates for a roundtable discussion on protecting and strengthening reproductive health care freedom amidst unprecedented attacks on reproductive rights. The event was a part of House Democrats’ Reproductive Freedom Day of Action.
While Washington protects… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented Snohomish County with a $750K check for its Food and Farming Center, which will serve as a crucial resource hub for fruit and vegetable farmers across Snohomish, Whatcom, Skagit, and King counties. DelBene secured the investment in the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding law.
The Snohomish County Food and Farming Center will… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the passing of Tokitae, the world’s oldest captive orca, who had been at the Miami Sequarium since 1970 after her capture from the Puget Sound.
“It is with great sadness that I offer my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Tokitae, a Pacific Northwest treasure.”
“Tokitae's story, including her subpar… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led 10 members of the Washington congressional delegation calling for the U.S. Department of Transportation to award funds for the Cascadia High-Speed Rail project. In a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the lawmakers urged the department to invest in establishing a high-speed rail network that will connect the Cascadia region… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered over $250K to Homage, one of the largest senior services organizations in Snohomish County, to improve transportation services for seniors. The funds will allow Homage to purchase a new bus and expand its existing transportation assistance program into more rural areas of the county along US-2 (Snohomish to Index) and WA-522 (Monroe to… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented the City of Snohomish with a $3 million check for critical upgrades to its sewer system. DelBene secured the investment in the FY23 federal funding package.
This federal investment will enable Snohomish to complete its North Sewer Line Trunk Extension Project, which will revitalize and reinforce the city’s sewer system… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Adam Schiff (CA-28), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA) led a group of 19 lawmakers in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack calling on the federal government to update standards of care for captive marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins, to better reflect the best available science.… Read more »
