Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), a member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, issued the following statement on President Trump’s latest round of sweeping tariffs that will raise prices on American consumers.
“President Trump just imposed a massive tax increase on American families and businesses. His trade war against countries, including our allies, will be… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Don Beyer (VA-08), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Terri Sewell (Al-07) introduced the Reclaim Trade Powers Act, legislation that would modernize outdated trade authorities and ensure that Congress retains final approval over the imposition of broad tariffs.
This legislation would eliminate Section 122… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) Brad Schneider (IL-10), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Repealing Outdated and Unilateral Tariff Authorities Act, legislation which would repeal Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, an outdated and ripe-for-abuse tool that President Trump is threatening to use to destabilize global… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08), members of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, issued a joint statement on a House vote on a provision hidden in a Republican rule that would effectively surrender congressional power over raising taxes and tariffs on the American people to Trump. The vote comes on a day when Trump announced huge new tariffs on… Read more »
Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced the Pay Federal Workers and Servicemembers Act to allow states to make unemployment benefits available to unpaid federal workers and servicemembers who, despite a government shutdown, are required to show up to work without receiving a paycheck.
The government runs out of funding on March 14,… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced resolutions to terminate President Trump’s illegal use of “emergency” authorities to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The resolutions would end the administration’s abuse of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which it has used to justify tariffs based on a fabricated national emergency. The legal foundation of… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced legislation to boost participation in apprenticeship programs by creating exemptions for apprenticeship income from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility criteria.
Registered apprenticeships are a proven path to good-paying jobs and financial stability. However, many apprenticeship programs involve classroom… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after President Trump said he would move forward with sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting tomorrow.
“President Trump’s trade war breaks one of his signature promises to lower costs for Americans. These new taxes on imports from our two largest trading partners and closest allies will cost families… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sánchez (CA-38) led all of their Ways and Means Democratic colleagues in urging President Trump to end his trade war threats against Canada and Mexico.
Last month, the Trump administration proposed tariffs on some of our largest trading partners that are expected… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08) released the following statement after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on some of our largest trading partners.
“President Trump just started a trade war that will raise prices on American families and invite retaliation against American businesses, workers, and farmers. This is a tax on everyday goods that will… Read more »
