Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the passing of Tokitae, the world’s oldest captive orca, who had been at the Miami Sequarium since 1970 after her capture from the Puget Sound.
“It is with great sadness that I offer my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Tokitae, a Pacific Northwest treasure.”
“Tokitae's story, including her subpar… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led 10 members of the Washington congressional delegation calling for the U.S. Department of Transportation to award funds for the Cascadia High-Speed Rail project. In a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the lawmakers urged the department to invest in establishing a high-speed rail network that will connect the Cascadia region… Read more »
In hopes to deliver 250 mph rail service by midcentury, the Democrats in Washington’s congressional delegation are asking the federal government for $198 million to help plan a route between Vancouver, B.C.; Seattle; and Portland.
The Cascadia high-speed corridor would be faster than any trains that currently operate in the United States, though contractors are now building a starter… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented the City of Snohomish with a $3 million check for critical upgrades to its sewer system. DelBene secured the investment in the FY23 federal funding package.
This federal investment will enable Snohomish to complete its North Sewer Line Trunk Extension Project, which will revitalize and reinforce the city’s sewer system… Read more »
Washington Rep. Suzan DelBene has put $3 million dollars towards a new sewer line for the City of Snohomish.
DelBene presented the City of Snohomish with a $3 million dollar check for critical sewer system upgrades. DelBene got the money through the FY23 federal funding package and hopes that this money will go toward a new and more robust sewer line for Snohomish County.
With this… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Adam Schiff (CA-28), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA) led a group of 19 lawmakers in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack calling on the federal government to update standards of care for captive marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins, to better reflect the best available science.… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) celebrated House passage of bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that includes provisions she championed to decarbonize the aviation industry through greater adoption of hydrogen-powered aircraft.
“Transportation is responsible for one-third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making transitioning to… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) is urging immediate action to ensure the safety of Tokitae – also known as Lolita – the world’s oldest captive orca who has lived at the Miami Seaquarium since she was captured from the Puget Sound in 1970.
“We urge you to expeditiously explore all available options, in both the short-term and long-term, to ensure Tokitae’s safety,” the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that King County Metro Transit will receive $33.5 million to buy approximately 30 battery-powered electric buses and associated charging equipment and train workers to maintain the electric fleet.
This funding comes from the bipartisan infrastructure law and will convert 27 bus routes that serve low-income communities and expand the… Read more »
Alaska Airlines ceremonially handed over a surplus turboprop airliner on Monday to a company that aims to turn it into the largest hydrogen-powered plane yet to fly.
The event at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, attracted prominent politicians and a throng of students interested in aviation in a sign of the current buzz around hydrogen fuel as a means to decarbonize air… Read more »
