Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), a member of the Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Treasury Department’s guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle tax credit. “Congress and the executive branch must work together on trade policy. The administration’s guidance bypasses the intent of Congress when we passed the… Read more »

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Ami Bera (CA-06), and Adrian Smith (NE-03) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution outlining the importance of the U.S. digital economy and the need for greater U.S. leadership in negotiating agreements on digital trade.  The resolution encourages negotiations of strong, forward-looking, and enforceable… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the announcement that Tokitae, the world’s oldest captive orca that was ripped from her family in the Salish Sea, will be freed from the Miami Seaquarium. “The Puget Sound never gave up on a better future for Tokitae and we all celebrate the news that she is being released from the Miami Seaquarium after more… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on a ruling by a federal judge in Texas striking down an Affordable Care Act provision that provides free preventive care to millions of Americans, shifting the cost back to patients. “Preventive care is fundamental health care. This decision leverages extreme MAGA ideology to rip health care away from millions… Read more »

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Mike Kelly (PA-16), lead sponsors of the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, welcomed reports that UnitedHealthcare and other private Medicare Advantage plans are reducing their use of prior authorization. “The news that UnitedHealthcare and other private Medicare Advantage plans are finally reducing burdensome paperwork that is… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) blasted Republicans’ Polluters Over Politics Act that would put corporate profits and Wall Street over protecting American families from the climate crisis or lowering home energy costs. The legislation (H.R. 1) would add $2.4 billion to the federal deficit and roll back historic environmental protections while giving massive handouts to the oil… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. “Thirteen years ago, the Affordable Care Act changed health care in the United States forever. Now, over 35 million Americans have gained quality, affordable health care as a result. This law has become a pillar of American society, providing families the comfort of… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), Co-chairs of the Congressional Kidney Caucus, released the following statement after the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) announced an initiative to modernize the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network:  “Every year thousands of potentially lifesaving organs are… Read more »

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), along with Bilirakis (FL-12), Cárdenas (CA-29), Moore (UT-01), Sewell (AL-07), Guthrie (KY-02), and Eshoo (CA-16), introduced the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act, legislation that would provide Medicare beneficiaries with faster access to safe, effective breakthrough medical… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted a roundtable with state officials, abortion care providers, advocates, and Washingtonians who have had abortions to discuss how right-wing attacks on reproductive rights are impacting Washington state and what can be done to advance and protect reproductive health care. Even though Washington protects abortion access through state law,… Read more »