Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08) released the following statement after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on some of our largest trading partners.
“President Trump just started a trade war that will raise prices on American families and invite retaliation against American businesses, workers, and farmers. This is a tax on everyday goods that will… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump freezing federal aid.
“President Trump is trying to create a one-man government shutdown by illegally halting taxpayer dollars that support American families in order to advance his far-right agenda. He is intentionally sowing fear and confusion in our communities at a time when people need… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Blake Moore (UT-01), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Doris Matsui (CA-07), John Moolenaar (MI-02), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) introduced the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act, legislation that would establish an investment tax credit for semiconductor design expenses to support and advance the United States'… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Neal Dunn (FL-02), and Kim Schrier (WA-08) introduced the Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act. This bipartisan legislation would continue incentives that enable Medicare providers to participate in value-based health programs, which are designed to improve the quality of care for seniors while lowering… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced legislation to significantly increase the number of living organ donors who are eligible for federal assistance for their selfless act. The Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD) Act will allow more donors to qualify for wage, travel, and caregiver reimbursement when donating organs.
Income restrictions currently… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that 15 additional prescription drugs have been selected by the Biden administration for Medicare price negotiations. This is the second round of negotiations authorized by Democrats’ signature Inflation Reduction Act, which is designed to lower costs for seniors and families.
Negotiations with participating drug companies for… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08) led 11 House members in introducing the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, legislation to stop the President of the United States from imposing import tariffs under the guise of a national emergency without Congressional approval.
Tariffs are taxes paid by importers that are often passed along to consumers through higher prices.… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act (H.R. 33).
“Taiwan is one of our strongest allies and top trading partners in the Indo-Pacific region. This legislation will help strengthen the Taiwanese economy in the face of growing threats from China. It will… Read more »
Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that they secured flexibility for Washington’s hydrogen projects that will help ensure the state remains a leader in clean energy production.
In 2024, the Biden administration proposed overly prescriptive regulations around the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit (45V Credit) that could have resulted in… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced a new benefit for seniors on Medicare that will cap their Part D out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 a year. This provision of Democrats’ 2022 Inflation Reduction Act will save over 340,000 Washington seniors an average of $413 per year.
“One of the biggest expenses for seniors and their families is prescription costs and… Read more »
