Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Larry Bucshon, MD (IN-08), Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08), and Carol Miller (WV-01) introduced legislation to provide more support to living organ donors and address the increasingly high costs of donation. The Expanding Support for Living Donors Act would remove financial barriers that prevent many people from donating life-saving organs.
Every… Read more »
Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) led seven House members in sending a letter to Congressional leadership urging them to pass the National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7003) before the end of the year.
Following the 2014 Oso tragedy, DelBene authored and shepherded passage of the National… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Don Beyer (VA-08), and eight Ways & Means Committee members introduced 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. Donald Trump repeatedly promised on the campaign trail that he would impose sweeping… Read more »
Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) led 12 House Members in calling for the Biden administration to provide flexibility around the implementation of the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit (45V Credit) so federal regulations don’t hinder the development of our nascent hydrogen economy. The proposed rules, while well-intentioned, are overly… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after securing the support of a bipartisan majority for the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 8702) with over 218 cosponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation would improve care for seniors by… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement on the first anniversary of Hamas’ terrorist attack in Israel:
“A year ago, Hamas brutally attacked Israel, murdering nearly 1,200 innocent people and taking over 250 hostages, including American citizens. I remain committed to Israel’s right to defend itself in accordance with international law and bringing home… Read more »
Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) introduced the Smart Cities and Communities Act to expand smart city technologies and improve federal coordination of these programs.
Smart technologies are revolutionizing urban living by improving community safety, mobility, and resilience against natural disasters, while also expanding communication and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan funding agreement to avert a government shutdown:
“Americans want governance that works, and I joined House Democrats today to prevent a shutdown, once again demonstrating that bipartisan solutions are necessary to address the issues before… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced she is seeking a veteran, Gold Star Family member, or an active-duty spouse living in Washington’s 1st Congressional District for a position in her Kirkland district office through the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program.
This position will work with military and veteran constituents to handle veterans-related casework and act… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Carol Miller (WV-01), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) led 47 of their colleagues in expressing their support for the newly proposed Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model that aims to increase access to kidney transplants and reduce Medicare spending. In a bipartisan letter, the lawmakers also urged the Centers… Read more »
