Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Gregory Meeks, Chairman Mark Takano, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Congressman Andy Kim held a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on the Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region. Below is a full transcript. The video can be found here.
Congresswoman DelBene: Thank you, Chairman Takano. I am… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Jared Huffman (CA-02) led 38 of their colleagues in a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig urging the IRS to review the status of the Family Research Council (FRC) as a tax-exempt “association of churches.” They also called on the IRS to determine whether existing guidance… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is joining a delegation to Asia with Speaker Pelosi and other members of Congress.
“I’m honored to join Speaker Pelosi and represent Washington state on this delegation. Asia is a critically important region to America’s economic and national security interests. It is also vital to Washington state’s economy where roughly 40 percent of jobs are tied to… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Darin LaHood (IL-18), Ami Bera (CA-07), and Steve Chabot (OH-01) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution outlining the importance of the U.S. digital economy and greater U.S. leadership on digital trade negotiations with like-minded countries.
The resolution calls for the White House to negotiate strong, inclusive,… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Rick Larsen (WA-02) are calling for answers about widespread mail delays reported to both offices over recent weeks in Whatcom, Snohomish, and Island Counties. These complaints include delayed mail and packages containing medications, bills, and passports; hours-long lines at post offices; repeatedly unserved home mailboxes; and election… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act with the support of Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), which will lower costs for families, make the U.S. a global economic leader in the 21st century, and protect our national security. The bill passed the Senate earlier this week and now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. … Read more »
Today, the House Ways & Means Committee marked up the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2022, legislation that would make it easier for seniors to get the care they need and improve health outcomes. The bill would modernize the antiquated prior authorization process in Medicare Advantage, which often still requires faxing documents to insurance companies.
The committee… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Adam Schiff (CA-28), and Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA) introduced the Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act, legislation that would end the future capture and breeding of whales for public display.
Studies have shown that certain cetaceans – specifically, orcas, beluga whales, pilot whales, and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) was joined by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to underscore the importance of addressing the nationwide semiconductor chip shortage and its impact on the Washington state economy.
On a call with reporters, DelBene and Raimondo discussed how the current chip shortage is affecting prices and product supply in Washington and the urgent… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement after President Biden signed the Formula Act (H.R. 8351) into law. The measure, championed by DelBene, will help alleviate the ongoing formula crisis by eliminating tariffs on safe imported baby formula:
“I want to thank President Biden for swiftly signing the Formula Act into law. Families across the country –… Read more »
