Reps. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would open up new markets and create jobs for rural economies by providing research, assistance and incentives for the construction of tall wood buildings throughout the United States.
The Timber Innovation Act (H.R.… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement after the address of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a joint session of Congress:
“I agree with Prime Minister Modi that the success of the United States and India are linked, especially in areas such as climate change, technology and human rights.
“In order to protect our communities and the… Read more »
BOTHELL – On Earth Day, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) called for the conservation and protection of wildlife during a panel discussion to highlight the need to end poaching and address the effects of climate change on animal health.
“Threatened or endangered species face so many manmade risks – we should be much better stewards of our planet,” DelBene said.… Read more »
Dear Friend,
As a part of the National Park Weekcelebration, today is Every Kid in a Park Day of Action! Every Kid in a Park is an initiative aimed at giving all 4th graders the opportunity to explore some of our nation’s greatest natural treasures. If you have a fourth-grader, you can get them an Every Kid in a Park pass for free access to national parks, forests and… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske requesting he allow hikers to cross into the United States from Canada along the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT).
“Unfortunately, hikers seeking to traverse the PCT from its northern most point on the Canadian side of the border are unable to legally… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the Seattle Aquarium to discuss why it’s so important to protect our oceans. The Aquarium uses water from the Puget Sound and helps rehabilitate animals affected by oil spills, which are a significant threat to sea otter populations.
Climate change is a serious threat to our way of life, our economy and our children –… Read more »
SEATTLE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today called for a ban on offshore drilling along the West Coast while visiting the Seattle Aquarium, where animals affected by oil spills are rehabilitated.
“Our country should be transitioning to clean and carbon-free energy sources, not taking on the risk of environmentally and ecologically damaging oil spills in the Puget… Read more »
Two years have now passed since a landslide cut through the Stillaguamish Valley's Steelhead Haven neighborhood near Oso, buried the highway connecting Darrington and Arlington, destroyed scores of homes and killed 43 people.
Since March 22, 2014, two paths of response have emerged: One addresses the efforts of recovery to aid the slide's immediate victims but also to rebuild… Read more »
MOUNT VERNON — U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., held a forum Friday at Skagit Valley College to discuss the region’s natural hazards with local officials and first responders.
The forum discussing hazards such as landslides, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions was part of a series called “Community Preparedness & Resiliency: Planning Today for a Safer… 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 »
