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DelBene Introduces Resolution Marking June 26th “LGBTQ Equality Day”

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) introduced a resolution to recognize June 26 as “LGBTQ Equality Day” across the United States. The resolution honors the anniversary of three landmark Supreme Court victories for LGBTQ Americans. “Since 2003, our nation has seen the LGBTQ community win momentous Supreme Court victories, three of which were handed down on June 26. Those victories…

DelBene and DeLauro Child Tax Credit Expansion Advances Out of Ways & Means Committee

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Today, the Ways and Means Committee marked up the Economic Mobility Act of 2019, which included substantive provisions from Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro’s (D-CT) legislation, the American Family Act. These provisions would dramatically expand the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and create a young child tax credit to help lift the most vulnerable children and…

DelBene, LaHood Urge Mnuchin and Lighthizer to Protect U.S. Digital Trade Interests

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL), co-chairs of the Digital Trade Caucus, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, urging them to take action in response to France’s proposal to impose discriminatory taxes on digital services. “The French tax on digital services will disproportionately affect…

DelBene, Kelly, Marshall and Bera Lead Bipartisan Legislation that Helps Medicare Patients by Reducing Prior Authorization Barriers

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Tags: Health

Today, Reps. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced H.R. 3107, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2019, which would improve delivery of care by streamlining and standardizing prior authorization in Medicare Advantage, while also providing much needed oversight and transparency of health insurance for America’s…

Cantwell, DelBene, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Combat Affordable Housing Crisis

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Tags: Housing

As Washington state and the country continue to grapple with an affordable housing and homelessness crisis, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today introduced legislation to increase investment in affordable housing and provide more resources and stronger protections for at-risk groups. “It doesn’t matter whether you’re in Spokane or Walla…

House Passes DelBene’s Legislation to Protect Communities from Landslides

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene is pleased to announce that the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1261, the National Landslide Preparedness Act. The bill passed by voice vote and now goes to the Senate. “This victory has been a long time coming for the victims, families, friends and the entire Oso community, and honors our commitment to do everything possible to ensure we have the…

DelBene Holds Press Conference Denouncing Abortion Laws Attacking Women

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Tags: Health

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene joined Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington and MomsRising in support of the Women’s Health Protection Act, which was introduced in the House of Representatives last week in response to a series of states passing laws attacking a woman’s right to choose, including Alabama’s law which outlaws abortion even in cases of rape or incest. The press…

Congressional Aluminum Caucus Announces Support for the Removal of Tariffs

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Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Aluminum Caucus, Rep. Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08), Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH-06), and Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-IA-02) applaud the removal of the Section 232 aluminum tariffs that have caused unintended consequences for the domestic aluminum industry. The Aluminum Caucus has worked tirelessly in seeking the removal of the…

DelBene, Cantwell, Luján Reintroduce Smart Cities Bill

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) reintroduced the Smart Cities and Communities Act to promote the advancement of smart cities. This legislation was first introduced in 2017. “Investing in emerging smart city technologies is one of the biggest opportunities for our nation to remain the world’s unmatched leader in…

Natural Resources Committee Approves DelBene’s Bill to Protect Communities from Landslides

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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources voted to advance Rep. Suzan DelBene’s (WA-01) National Landslide Preparedness Act, which would help local communities prepare for and respond to landslides and other natural hazards. Her legislation was approved by unanimous consent. “I’m very pleased the Natural Resources Committee moved swiftly to advance this critical legislation that…