SEATTLE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) today discussed the importance of brain injury awareness at a roundtable with local athletes, coaches, doctors and researchers.
“As a former high school football referee and athlete, I know sports are important to keeping our communities fit and healthy, but we must ensure we’re taking every possible safety precaution to… Read more »
Today, Reps. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) were joined by 39 colleagues in Congress – primarily from California, Washington, and Oregon – in sending a letter to the Appropriations Committee urging them to increase federal funding level to $16.1 million in the Fiscal Year 2016 to fully build and maintain an earthquake early warning system on the West… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today led more than 60 House members in calling for a $100 million investment in computer science education. The letter to House Appropriators, which was co-led by Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), aims to make computer science available to all students.
“Unfortunately, too few students in the United States today are exposed to computer… Read more »
WASHIGNTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined colleagues in sending a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging them to ban so-called “conversion therapy.” Read more »
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.… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
