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DelBene, Dingell Introduce Bill to Provide Relief to Unpaid Federal Workers and Service Members

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Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced the Pay Federal Workers and Servicemembers Act to allow states to make unemployment benefits available to unpaid federal workers and servicemembers who, despite a government shutdown, are required to show up to work without receiving a paycheck.   The government runs out of funding on March 14,…

DelBene Reintroduces Bipartisan R&D Expensing Legislation

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Ron Estes (KS-04), John Larson (CT-01), and Rudy Yakym (IN-02) reintroduced the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act. The bipartisan bill permanently allows for immediate research and development expensing, retroactive to 2022 when the provision expired. "Washington has been at the forefront of advanced technology development,…

DelBene, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Stop Trump Tariff Chaos, Restore Trade Authority in Congress

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08) reintroduced the Congressional Trade Authority Act, legislation that would require the president to submit to Congress any proposal to adjust tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. DelBene and Beyer reintroduced the bill in response to the economic chaos of President Trump’s rapidly changing tariff regime,…

DelBene Introduces Resolutions to End Trump’s Trade War on Mexico & Canada

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced resolutions to terminate President Trump’s illegal use of “emergency” authorities to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The resolutions would end the administration’s abuse of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which it has used to justify tariffs based on a fabricated national emergency. The legal foundation of…

DelBene Introduces Bill to Increase Participation in Apprenticeships

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced legislation to boost participation in apprenticeship programs by creating exemptions for apprenticeship income from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility criteria. Registered apprenticeships are a proven path to good-paying jobs and financial stability. However, many apprenticeship programs involve classroom…

Trump Trade War Breaks Promise to Lower Costs

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after President Trump said he would move forward with sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting tomorrow. “President Trump’s trade war breaks one of his signature promises to lower costs for Americans. These new taxes on imports from our two largest trading partners and closest allies will cost families…

DelBene Joins Snohomish Sewer Improvement Groundbreaking

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) participated in the groundbreaking of the City of Snohomish’s sewer extension project. She secured $3 million in federal funding for the project that will help improve service, reduce the risk of sewer overflows, and support more affordable housing development. The North Trunk Sewer Extension project will divert wastewater from portions of the…

Republican Budget Betrays American Families, Communities

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after voting against House Republican’s budget proposal. “A budget is a statement of values and House Republicans’ proposal is a clear betrayal of American families and communities. This plan would give the wealthiest a $4.5 trillion tax cut and use the largest Medicaid cut in history to help pay for it while…

DelBene Introduces Legislation to Address Housing Affordability

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Rudy Yakym (IN-02), and Lou Correa (CA-46) reintroduced legislation to make housing more accessible for Americans. The More Homes of the Market Act would revise the tax code to ensure that homeowners who want to sell their homes are not faced with a substantial tax burden.…

DelBene Highlights Damage of Federal Research Cuts to Patients, Medical Research at Fred Hutch

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited Fred Hutch Cancer Center to highlight the damage the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to medical research funding would have to Washington’s health care ecosystem and the harm it would have on patients. Immediately after taking office, President Trump froze federal grants pending an unspecified review process. These were funds…