Last week, House Republicans passed a bill that would have disastrous consequences for Washingtonians. The Default on America Act would cut many federal programs by 22% that support veterans, children, seniors, food assistance, housing affordability, and education. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined local advocates in highlighting the impact these cuts would have on Washington… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered a $1 million check to Friends of Youth for the new Willows Youth Services Center, which will replace its previous youth shelter. DelBene secured the dedicated funding for the facility in the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding law.
The new facility will operate 24/7, expand available emergency shelter beds from 20 to 35, and provide… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited the Volunteers of America Western Washington food bank to highlight the impact that House Republicans’ spending cuts would have on Washington families.
Last week, Republicans passed a bill that would cut federal programs by 22% and add stricter work requirements to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). This would result… Read more »
WATCH: DelBene decries Republican ruse on House floor
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans’ Default on America Act.
“Instead of taking any meaningful steps forward, House Republicans’ MAGA wish list only brings us closer to a first-in-history federal… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Jeff Duncan (SC-03) introduced the Chronic Care Management Improvement Act (H.R. 2829), bipartisan legislation that will facilitate better chronic care management (CCM) for the more than 22 million Medicare beneficiaries with chronic diseases. Chronic care management has been shown to meaningfully lower patient costs and improve health… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s administrative ruling in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA.
“The Supreme Court’s ruling in the mifepristone case is a victory for science and women’s health freedoms. By preventing the lower court’s decision from going into effect, access to mifepristone remains unchanged for women… Read more »
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 »
