Health

DelBene, Baldwin Resolution Marks June 26 as “Equality Day”

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI) introduced a resolution to designate June 26 as “Equality Day.” The resolution commemorates the anniversary of three historic Supreme Court victories that have played a pivotal role in advancing LGBTQ+ equality. “In the face of active attacks and restrictive Supreme Court judgements, we must commemorate the…

Natural Resources Committee Advances DelBene Landslide Reauthorization Bill

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Today, the House Natural Resources Committee approved bipartisan legislation Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced to renew and extend critical landslide prevention programs in the National Landslide Preparedness Act. The legislation was approved unanimously by the committee and now awaits action on the House floor. The National Landslide Preparedness Act was signed into law in…

Congressional Prior Authorization Reform Leads Applaud New Prior Authorization Announcement

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), and Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS) and Mark Warner (VA), co-leads of the bipartisan Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, released the below joint statement following a series of commitments from some of the largest private health insurance companies to ease…

DelBene Leads Bipartisan Bill to Make Rehabilitation Care More Affordable, Accessible for Seniors

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-15), and Ron Estes (KS-04) reintroduced the bipartisan Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act, legislation that would fix an arbitrary Medicare policy that excludes certain patients from skilled nursing care coverage, resulting in exorbitant and unexpected out-of-pocket…

DelBene Announces 15 Community Projects for $40M in Federal FY26 Funding

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) nominated 15 community projects in Washington’s 1st Congressional District for dedicated Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) funding. The projects, totaling more than $40 million, include road and trail upgrades, water infrastructure projects, and public safety improvements.    “The requests submitted in this year’s federal FY26 funding package…

Republicans Pass Their ‘One Big Broken Promise'

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 Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the House passed the Republican budget legislation. “Today, Washington families lost at the expense of the wealthy and well-connected in the Republican budget bill. This legislation is a betrayal of Republicans’ promise to lower costs for everyday families. It will rip health coverage away from…

DelBene Introduces Legislation to Help Seniors Get Care They Need When They Need It

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), and John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), and Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS) and Mark Warner (VA) introduced an updated Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. The bipartisan, zero-cost legislation would help get seniors the care they deserve and allow health care providers to spend more time with…

Republicans Approve Budget Plan to Drive Up Costs on Middle-Class Families, Cut Taxes for Ultra-Wealthy

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans’ budget proposal. “Republicans’ budget shows who they really are and what they actually stand for. It gives the wealthiest Americans another massive trillion-dollar tax cut while forcing working families to pay for it and balloon our national debt. This proposal will take…

DelBene, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Breast Cancer Screening

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced the Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, legislation that would exempt mobile mammography vehicles from motor fuel taxes. Mobile mammography units serve a vital role by delivering diagnostic care directly to women at workplaces, community centers, and rural clinics. They can often reach patients who would…