Press Releases

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at ensuring National Guard members retain their health coverage when responding to state emergencies, such as landslides or earthquakes. “In the aftermath of the SR 530 landslide, highly trained members of the Washington National Guard did a tremendous job helping with search-and-rescue and… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today led the Congressional Aluminum Caucus in sending a letter to the House Ways and Means urging them to investigate China’s unfair and questionable trade practices. “U.S. aluminum producers are facing debilitating competitive conditions and the root causes need to be further understood,” the letter states. “Capacity and… Read more »

Today, Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky and the Select Panel Democratic Members sent a letter to Chair Marsha Blackburn to condemn the process by which the Panel has conducted its work to date and request a Panel vote on the Democrats’ proposed investigative plan and rules.  Republicans have continued to exclude Democrats, persisted in sending out dangerous and overbroad document… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today opposed a bill that needlessly imposes a layer of political review on investments in scientific research. Read more »

Today, Congressmembers Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Blake Farenthold (R-TX) and Mike Bishop (R-MI) introduced the Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications (ENCRYPT) Act of 2016. The legislation would preempt state and local government encryption laws to ensure a uniform, national policy for the interstate issue of encryption… Read more »

BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today visited local elementary schools to join students in making Valentines for Veterans – a program that encourages the community to recognize veterans throughout the year. “The Valentines for Veterans program is a wonderful opportunity for our local students to make a connection with a veteran and thank these brave men… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today applauded the House Judiciary Committee announcement to hold a markup on the Email Privacy Act (H.R. 699), a bill that would update the 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA). Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today joined colleagues in releasing the findings of a new report on broadband access in tribal lands of the United States. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement after the Department of Labor approved a petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for workers of Alcoa, an aluminum smelter in Ferndale: Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today voted against yet another attempt by Republicans to repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and block funding for Planned Parenthood. Read more »