U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Ron Estes (KS-04) and Senators Michael Bennet (CO) and Marsha Blackburn (TN) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve access to emergency air medical services that are critical for saving lives, particularly for Americans living in rural communities. The Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act would use data… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement.
“The bipartisan budget agreement that I supported today will protect American families and our economy from a devastating default on our nation’s bills. It also will shield our veterans, seniors, law enforcement, and schools from the worst of the extreme House Republican demands they issued while holding our… Read more »
Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Judy Chu (CA-28), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for legislation to avoid double taxation between the U.S. and Taiwan. While the United States and Taiwan cannot enter a formal treaty addressing the tax treatment of international investment, similar tax treatment can be achieved through… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senators Mark Warner (VA) and Todd Young (IN) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to test and evaluate innovative portable benefit designs for the growing independent workforce. The bill would establish a $20 million grant fund within the U.S. Department of Labor to incentivize states, localities, and nonprofit organizations to… Read more »
Today, as tens of thousands of Washingtonians struggle to find a safe, affordable place to call home and as homelessness continues to rise, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) introduced bipartisan legislation to build over 64,000 new affordable homes in Washington state over the next decade.
The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act would support the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced Cailyn Choi, a freshman from Brier, as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Washington’s 1st Congressional District. Cailyn’s acrylic painting “Staring Contest” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
“As always, I am amazed by the creativity and… Read more »
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 »
