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Lies vs. Reality: Republicans Try to Rewrite History on the Child Tax Credit

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) responded to comments made by Senator J.D. Vance over the weekend trying to rewrite history on the Child Tax Credit. In a Sunday CBS Face the Nation interview, Senator J.D. Vance asserted that Republicans want to make improvements to the Child Tax Credit, which flies in the face of reality and their own voting record (if they showed up to…

DelBene Highlights Eastside Heat Pump Program, Lowering Energy Bills for Residents

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) toured a residential facility participating in the Energy Smart Eastside program to see firsthand the impact of federally and state-subsidized heat pumps on local families and highlight how others can take advantage of these savings. Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems. Installed in…

DelBene Delivers $1.5 Million for Arlington Roadway Projects

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered two ceremonial checks totaling $1,500,000 to the City of Arlington and the Stillaguamish Tribe for roadway improvement projects on SR-531 and SR-530. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. $1 million will go towards the new 12-foot-wide multi-use trail along SR-531 from 67th Ave to SR-9 to create a…

DelBene Delivers $850,000 Federal Investment for New Arlington Small Business Innovation Center

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented the Northwest Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC) with a $850,000 ceremonial check to launch a new center in Arlington. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. The new facility will provide entrepreneurs and small businesses with the resources and support needed to explore new technologies, develop innovative…

DelBene Announces $1.1 Million for Bothell Bridge Replacement Planning

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that the City of Bothell is receiving $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to plan for the replacement of the 102nd Ave. NE bridge over SR-522 and the Sammamish River. The 102nd Ave. NE bridge plays a critical role for seniors, first responders, and residents by providing access to services, emergency…

DelBene Delivers $960,000 for Bothell Woodcrest Utility Replacement Project

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented the City of Bothell with a $960,000 check to modernize failing water infrastructure in the Woodcrest neighborhood. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. The Woodcrest neighborhood’s existing city-owned water, sewer, and stormwater systems are aging and in need of repair, which affects community…

DelBene Statement on Failed Senate Vote on Bipartisan Tax Package Vote

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement after the Senate voted down the House-passed bipartisan tax package: “Six months ago, the House did what many thought was impossible – passing a tax bill with overwhelming bipartisan support. The deal represents a compromise during a time when that is difficult to achieve. It would help everyday families, build…

DelBene Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Drive American Leadership in Semiconductors

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act, along with Representatives Blake Moore (UT-01), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Michael McCaul (TX-10), John Moolenaar (MI-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Joe Morelle (NY-25). This bipartisan legislation would advance U.S.…

DelBene Introduced, Committee Quickly Takes Up Bipartisan Bill to Assist Families, Foster, Adoptive Parents Receiving Social Assistance

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This week, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Don Bacon (NE-02), Gwen Moore (WI-04), and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) introduced the PEER (Parents Engaging with Experienced Resilient) Mentors Act. This bipartisan legislation would promote peer mentorship across the child-welfare system to help parents and caregivers of youth receiving services, foster parents, and…

Pacific Northwest Receives $27.5M for New Hydrogen Hub

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) has been awarded $27.5 million in initial federal investment. The hub is a collective of private sector, government, academic, research, and philanthropic entities across Washington, Oregon, and Montana, to accelerate clean hydrogen technology, production, and…