Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Darin LaHood (IL-16), members of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to simplify the tax filing and payment processes for taxpayers and small businesses.
The Tax Administration Simplification Act would apply the ‘mailbox rule’ to electronically submitted documents and tax payments… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and fellow Ways and Means Committee Democrats demanded answers from the Trump administration regarding Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) unlawful access to confidential taxpayer data and other sensitive personal information of millions of Americans.
The Treasury Department’s payment system contains a broad swath of… Read more »
On Saturday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined community leaders to unveil Washington’s first-ever electric fire truck. The engine and charging infrastructure were made possible with a $1 million federal investment that DelBene secured. The funding will help purchase a second truck for Bellevue.
These new electric engines… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08) released the following statement after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on some of our largest trading partners.
“President Trump just started a trade war that will raise prices on American families and invite retaliation against American businesses, workers, and farmers. This is a tax on everyday goods that will… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump freezing federal aid.
“President Trump is trying to create a one-man government shutdown by illegally halting taxpayer dollars that support American families in order to advance his far-right agenda. He is intentionally sowing fear and confusion in our communities at a time when people need… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Blake Moore (UT-01), Michael McCaul (TX-10), Doris Matsui (CA-07), John Moolenaar (MI-02), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) introduced the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act, legislation that would establish an investment tax credit for semiconductor design expenses to support and advance the United States'… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Neal Dunn (FL-02), and Kim Schrier (WA-08) introduced the Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act. This bipartisan legislation would continue incentives that enable Medicare providers to participate in value-based health programs, which are designed to improve the quality of care for seniors while lowering… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced legislation to significantly increase the number of living organ donors who are eligible for federal assistance for their selfless act. The Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD) Act will allow more donors to qualify for wage, travel, and caregiver reimbursement when donating organs.
Income restrictions currently… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that 15 additional prescription drugs have been selected by the Biden administration for Medicare price negotiations. This is the second round of negotiations authorized by Democrats’ signature Inflation Reduction Act, which is designed to lower costs for seniors and families.
Negotiations with participating drug companies for… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08) led 11 House members in introducing the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, legislation to stop the President of the United States from imposing import tariffs under the guise of a national emergency without Congressional approval.
Tariffs are taxes paid by importers that are often passed along to consumers through higher prices.… Read more »
