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DelBene to Ryan: Let Congress Vote on Immigration Reform

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) today derided House Republican leadership for trying to score political points instead of allowing a vote on comprehensive immigration reform. “Everyone agrees that our immigration system is broken but instead of voting on a solution, Congress is again wasting time on a political gimmick that does not address real problems,” DelBene said.…

DelBene Introduces Landslide Legislation

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today introduced a bill to boost national landslide programs and ensure the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and communities have the latest in mapping technology. “In the wake of the tragic Oso landslide, we learned many lessons, including that lawmakers need to do more to ensure we fund resources and research efforts to prevent future natural…

DelBene Blasts Xenophobic Anti-Refugee Bill

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) today chided House Judiciary Committee Republicans for propagating growing xenophobia by taking up a bill that would treat refugees like criminals, re-victimizing people who have already suffered unthinkable atrocities. “Many refugees are women and children fleeing violent situations. They are simply looking for a safe place to go,” DelBene…

Washington Delegation Urges Continued Progress by DRC on Adoption Permits

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U.S. Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and the Washington state congressional delegation, including Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), urged Ambassador François Nkuna Balumuene of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to ensure that resolution of all remaining adoption cases by the end of March be his government’s highest priority. The delegation expressed…

DelBene Announces Congressional Art Competition

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Tags: Education

BOTHELL – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) called on local high school-aged students to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition by submitting artwork by Friday, April 8, at 5 p.m. The contest is open to all students in grades 9-12 who either reside or attend high school in Washington’s First Congressional District. The winning entry will be…

DelBene Calls for Increased in Landslide Research Funding

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today sent a letter to House Appropriators asking for increased funding for landslide research. “On March 22, 2014, a massive landslide in Oso, Washington destroyed homes, damaged public infrastructure, and blocked the Stillaguamish River. The scope of the tragedy was unimaginable as 43 people lost their lives and many more were…

DelBene: GOPs Select Panel Threatens Womens Safety, Privacy

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Tags: Health

SEATTLE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today condemned the serious safety and privacy risks posed by dangerous document requests and subpoenas being issued by Republicans on the Select Panel investigating Planned Parenthood. “Five months ago, House leaders created another Benghazi-like Select Panel — this time to target Planned Parenthood. Unable to substantiate…

Pacific Northwest U.S. Representatives Urge State Department to Avoid Delays to H-2A Visas for Agricultural Workers

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Today, Pacific Northwest Members of Congress urged the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Homeland Security to take proactive measures to prevent the heavy losses to agriculture businesses caused in 2014 and 2015 due to technical problems with the H-2A visa system.  In their letter to Secretary John Kerry of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Homeland…