Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA), announced that the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) has endorsed her privacy legislation, the Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act (H.R. 2013). The New Democrats are the largest coalition in the House of Representatives, with over 100 members. “I’m very pleased this critical legislation has received the support of my New… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to help college students save money on textbooks by encouraging the use of low-cost or free digital course materials in higher education. The bill was introduced with Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA) and Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN). The E-BOOK Act – or Electronic Books Opening Opportunity for Knowledge Act – would direct… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) concluded her ‘Suzan Shows Up’ summer district work period tour with a town hall in Redmond, where she heard from dozens of constituents on the issues that matter most to them and how she can better represent them when she returns to D.C. next week. “The summer district work period always passes so quickly,” said DelBene. “Through town halls… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) continued her “Suzan Shows Up” tour by meeting with local government officials in addition to representatives from private companies and universities to highlight the value of smart cities technologies.  DelBene toured the King Country Metro Traffic Control Center and got an up-close look at their traffic grid, followed by a roundtable… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced her “Suzan Shows Up” tour – a rollout that includes four town halls and other events that will highlight important issues impacting the region, including climate change, technology, and economic security. “Suzan Shows Up” begins this week with a focus on health care. On Monday, DelBene visited the VA hospital in Seattle. She also plans… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) called for an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. “It gives me no pleasure to announce that I am calling for the House of Representatives to begin an impeachment inquiry into the President of the United States.  “This decision has weighed heavily on my mind as I have tried to determine the best course of action to take for… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) introduced the Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act and the Lifelong Learning and Training Account Act – two bills intended to help Americans prepare for the future of work. “With our economy changing at such a rapid pace, workers must have access to the opportunities of tomorrow while still being able to support their… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Congressman John Katko (R-NY) introduced the Internet of Things (IoT) Readiness Act, bipartisan legislation that would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide Congress with the data it needs in order to be prepared for the continued growth of IoT devices, and devices that use 5G mobile networks.  Whether it be a… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Middle-Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, which repeals the “Cadillac Tax,” a 40% excise tax on the most expensive health care plans which came into existence under the Affordable Care Act. “Everyday families worry far too much about the rising costs of health care. The Cadillac Tax will drive up out-of-pocket costs for nearly… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced legislation that would add Mount Vernon as a place of holding court in the Western District of Washington, which would reduce travel distances for many Skagit, Island and Snohomish County residents who currently drive as far as Bellingham for federal court appearances. “This is commonsense… Read more »