Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today delivered remarks on the House floor to honor the victims of last week’s shooting at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Wash., that left five people dead:
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a very heavy heart. On Friday night, there was a tragic shooting at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, where five people died.
“The victims… Read more »
BOTHELL – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement after a shooting at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Wash., that killed five people:
“I’m heartbroken and deeply saddened by the news of last night’s shooting in Burlington. As our community comes together during this difficult time, our region grieves for the victims, their… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today chided Select Panel Republicans for escalating their abusive investigation that’s sole aim is to intimidate women, doctors and medical researchers.
“This so-called investigation has never been objective or fact-based, and these proceedings are no different. The Panel has always been about harassing, intimidating and threatening… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene joined Congresswoman Barbara Lee in introducing the Computer Science for All Act to ensure that all students have access to the critical computer science skills that are necessary for success in the 21st century economy. The bill would authorize $250 million in new grants to advance computer science education for pre-K to 12th… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today highlighted the importance of targeted education for those on nutrition assistance during a House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition hearing examining the success of employment and job-training programs.
“Helping people find good-paying, long-term employment in a high-demand industry is the best way to ensure everyone has access to… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today joined more than 35 colleagues in sending a letter urging Speaker Paul Ryan (WI-01) and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) to provide critical funding to fight the opioid crisis in any continuing resolution (CR).
“Opioid abuse is tearing apart families across the country, including in Washington state,” DelBene said.… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today stood up for low-income students and their access to federal financial aid, such as Pell Grants and student loans. DelBene offered an amendment to H.R. 3438 to ensure the bill doesn’t disrupt the administration of student financial aid programs, but Republicans blocked it in a House Judiciary Committee markup.
“Growing up, my parents… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is reminding Washington’s First District high school students that her office is now accepting submissions for the Third Annual Congressional App Challenge. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 2, 2016.
“As someone who worked in the technology sector before coming to Congress, I know firsthand that innovation requires creative,… Read more »
BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement to celebrate Labor Day:
“This Labor Day, I want to take a moment to mark the invaluable contributions that American workers have made to our nation’s prosperity, and the work we still have to do to expand access to opportunity for all,” DelBene said. “Right now, too many Americans… Read more »
BOTHELL – On Women’s Equality Day, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) visited Ada Developers Academy, a training program for women who want to become software developers, to discuss women’s equality in the technology industry.
“Women’s Equality Day is about celebrating the ratification of the 19th Amendment and highlighting the work that remains for… Read more »
