Press Releases

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is pleased to highlight some of the legislative victories she secured in Congress’ Fiscal Year 2020 spending agreement, including first-time federal funding for KidneyX, a full repeal of the Medical Device Tax, and inclusion of DelBene’s Save Community Newspaper Act, among other important victories for Washington state… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) are pleased to announce overwhelming industry support for their bipartisan legislation – the Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act (H.R. 1349).  In a letter, over 3,300 salon owners and beauty professionals expressed their support for H.R. 1349, which would reduce… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is pleased to announce the passage of her legislation to ease the process of applying for federal financial aid for students in Washington state and nationwide – the Faster Access for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Act. The bill passed in the House of Representatives as part of the Future Act.  DelBene’s legislation, which has a companion bill… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) reintroduced the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2019 (H.R. 5333). This bill would guarantee Medicare beneficiaries access to cutting-edge medical innovation by streamlining the coverage determination process and improving the availability of breakthrough devices for patients. DelBene’s bipartisan… Read more »

On Saturday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA01) was joined by State Senator David Frockt (WA’s 46th District) at a joint town hall at the Kenmore City Council Chambers to discuss the issues most important to their constituents.  “I want to thank Mayor Baker and the City of Kenmore for their hospitality during today’s town hall, as well as to Senator Frockt for joining me to work… Read more »

This past weekend, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted her annual App-a-thon – an event that gives local middle and high school students access to mentors, industry professionals, and hands-on computer science experience. All apps created by students meet the requirements for submission to this year’s Congressional App Challenge (submission deadline Nov. 1st). The students… Read more »

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 »