Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) reintroduced the National Landslide Preparedness Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan legislation will help save lives, protect communities and property, and improve natural disaster emergency preparedness by targeting key gaps in science and mapping… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Kim Schrier (WA-08), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) have reintroduced the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act, which extends a 30 percent investment tax credit (ITC) to U.S. hydroelectric projects aimed at improving power production,… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08), members of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, issued a joint statement on a House vote on a provision hidden in a Republican rule that would effectively surrender congressional power over raising taxes and tariffs on the American people to Trump. The vote comes on a day when Trump announced huge new tariffs on… Read more »
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,… Read more »
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,… Read more »
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,… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
