Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after today’s data broker legislation (H.R. 7520) vote.
“Last week was TikTok and this week the focus is data brokers. While these bills are well intended and address certain scenarios, they continue Congress’ reactionary Wack-A-Mole approach that isn’t working. The only way to protect Americans’ personal information in… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Mike Gallagher (WI-08), and Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) and John Barrasso (WY) introduced the ACO Assignment Improvement Act, which would expand Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to include nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists.
“Providers… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced legislation which would establish an LGBTQ+ Veterans Advisory Committee at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA).
Many LGBTQ+ veterans faced systemic discrimination and were unfairly denied their VA benefits under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell.” They continue to run into roadblocks when attempting to access… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on current policy discussions surrounding Americans’ personal information.
“The debates around issues like TikTok, FISA, and AI make painfully clear to Americans how vulnerable their personal information is for collection, misuse, and sale to third parties. The same was true after Roe v. Wade was overturned and… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced legislation to invest $205 billion in a national high-speed rail system that would provide Americans with faster, cleaner travel options and create at least 2.6 million American jobs. This legislation comes on the heels of the Biden administration awarding a historic $8.2 billion for high-speed rail and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), a member of the tax-writing House Ways & Means Committee, announced the full-scale launch of the Direct File pilot for eligible Washingtonians to file their tax returns online for free directly with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The pilot has been in testing mode for several weeks, allowing early users to file their 2023 federal tax… Read more »
Last night, one of the key themes of President Biden’s State of the Union was reducing costs for families. He called for the passage of two pieces of legislation led by Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) as ways to lower costs for families and put money back in their pockets.
The first would help finance the construction of 2 million affordable homes nationwide over the next decade, and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senator Patty Murray (WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $19 million to construct an additional 88 family-style homes for service members and their families stationed at Naval Station Everett. The housing will be constructed on existing military property at Smokey Point in Snohomish County.
Naval Station Everett… Read more »
Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced legislation to expand opportunities for veterans to gain long-term, good-paying manufacturing jobs by boosting training opportunities for those transitioning from military to civilian life.
The Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act would invest $50 million across three states to create veterans manufacturing… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) secured nearly $18 million in federal funding for 15 community projects across Washington’s 1st Congressional District. These projects range from road and trail improvements to environmental sustainability projects to support farmers' markets and community center services.
The 15 community projects spanning the 1st Congressional… Read more »
