Press Releases

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, the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to reauthorize Congresswoman Suzan DelBene’s (WA-01) National Landslide Preparedness Act. This bipartisan law is addressing gaps in science and mapping that are critical for understanding and responding to landslide hazards. The landslide law is currently set to expire in September. The House Natural Resources Committee… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced Eileen Wang, a high school freshman from Bellevue, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Washington’s 1st Congressional District. Eileen’s oil painting, “Retrograde” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Winning artist, Eileen (left), and Congresswoman DelBene (right) “The Congressional Art… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement after voting for the House’s bipartisan national security funding bill: “At long last, the House finally broke through extreme Republicans’ blockade on America’s national security and humanitarian objectives. Our allies continue to face rising threats & our inaction only emboldens Putin & other… Read more »

Today, the House Natural Resources Committee approved bipartisan legislation Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) recently introduced to extend critical landslide prevention programs. The legislation was approved unanimously by the committee and now awaits action on the House floor. Since 2021, the National Landslide Preparedness Act has been instrumental in saving lives, protecting… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement opposing the House’s FISA reauthorization bill (H.R. 7888): “The federal government should not have unchecked access to Americans’ personal data. Congress must always balance our constitutional protections and our national security needs. I support a warrant standard, which would require federal officials to justify… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited Hopelink’s Redmond Market and Service Center to discuss tax filing assistance options ahead of the April 15 filing deadline. Hopelink provides free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to local residents through volunteers with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps sponsored by United Way of King County.  … Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted a forum at the Northshore Senior Center in Bothell to hear concerns from residents and highlight her work in Congress to lower health care costs. Last week marked the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, the historic law that has allowed millions of Americans to access affordable, high-quality health care coverage while protecting… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan agreement to fund the federal government for the remainder of fiscal year 2024. “House Democrats have always been committed to finding a way to make governance work for the American people. Halfway into this fiscal year and after avoiding multiple Republican… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) honored the memory of the 43 people who lost their lives in the tragic SR-530 Oso landslide a decade ago. In the aftermath of this devastating event, DelBene authored and was critical to passing the National Landslide Preparedness Act to help address key gaps in science and mapping critical to understanding and responding to landslide… Read more »