Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) reintroduced the National Landslide Preparedness Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan legislation will help save lives, protect communities and property, and improve natural disaster emergency preparedness by targeting key gaps in science and mapping… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Kim Schrier (WA-08), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) have reintroduced the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act, which extends a 30 percent investment tax credit (ITC) to U.S. hydroelectric projects aimed at improving power production,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) participated in the groundbreaking of the City of Snohomish’s sewer extension project. She secured $3 million in federal funding for the project that will help improve service, reduce the risk of sewer overflows, and support more affordable housing development.
The North Trunk Sewer Extension project will divert wastewater from portions of the… 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, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that they secured flexibility for Washington’s hydrogen projects that will help ensure the state remains a leader in clean energy production.
In 2024, the Biden administration proposed overly prescriptive regulations around the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit (45V Credit) that could have resulted in… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senator Martin Heinrich (NM) introduced the Developing Alternative Mitigation Systems (DAMS) for Beavers Act, legislation that would help protect public infrastructure and private property from beaver damage while supporting non-lethal mitigation efforts for these climate-solving animals and saving taxpayers money.
Beavers play… 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, 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, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented Snohomish County with a $960,000 ceremonial check that will support habitat restoration efforts in Chinook Marsh. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law.
The project will restore 430 acres of tidal habitat and nearby drinking water lines. It will strengthen flood protection, restore recreational… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) toured a residential facility participating in the Energy Smart Eastside program to see firsthand the impact of federally and state-subsidized heat pumps on local families and highlight how others can take advantage of these savings.
Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems. Installed in… Read more »
