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DelBene, Davis, Sánchez Introduce Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) Danny Davis (IL-07), and Linda Sánchez (CA-38) introduced the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act, legislation which would permanently expand the child and dependent care tax credit. The bill would raise the maximum credit from $1,050 to $4,000 for one child, and $2,100 to $8,000 for two or more children. The Child and…

DelBene Highlights Nationwide Affordable Housing Crisis at Bellevue Development

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited August Wilson Place, a 57-unit affordable housing development in downtown Bellevue, to highlight the nationwide shortage of affordable housing. The property was made possible because of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC/Housing Credit), the nation’s most effective tool for creating affordable housing. During the visit, DelBene…

Republicans Approve Budget Plan to Drive Up Costs on Middle-Class Families, Cut Taxes for Ultra-Wealthy

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans’ budget proposal. “Republicans’ budget shows who they really are and what they actually stand for. It gives the wealthiest Americans another massive trillion-dollar tax cut while forcing working families to pay for it and balloon our national debt. This proposal will take…

DelBene, Ways & Means Democrats Introduce Bill to End Trump’s Trade War Chaos

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Today, Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Member Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Ranking Member Richard Neal (MA-01), Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sánchez (CA-38), along with all Ways and Means Committee Democrats introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill to end the constant chaos created by President Trump’s trade wars and reclaim Congress’ authority over…

DelBene, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Breast Cancer Screening

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced the Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, legislation that would exempt mobile mammography vehicles from motor fuel taxes. Mobile mammography units serve a vital role by delivering diagnostic care directly to women at workplaces, community centers, and rural clinics. They can often reach patients who would…

DelBene, DeLauro, Torres Introduce Legislation to Bring Back Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments

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Today, U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) reintroduced the American Family Act, legislation that would make permanent the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC), which provided families with monthly payments of up to $300 per child. The expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit is proven to help rebuild the middle class and lift millions of…

DelBene, Dem Committee Leads Introduce Resolution to Force Vote on Trump Tariffs

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Richard Neal (MA-01), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Committee, and Rick Larsen (WA-01), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, introduced a privileged resolution to terminate President Trump’s abuse of “emergency”…

DelBene, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Build 1.6 Million More Affordable Homes, 53,000 in WA

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Don Beyer (VA-08), Randy Feenstra (IA-4), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and over 100 of their bipartisan House colleagues introduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, legislation that would support the financing and development of 1.6 million more affordable homes across the country. This…

DelBene, LaHood Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief to Beauty and Salon Industry

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Darin LaHood (IL-16) reintroduced the Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act, which expands the Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) tax tip credit to employer-based salons and beauty service establishments. This credit helps ensure accurate reporting of tipped income and reimburses small businesses for…