Jobs and the Economy

Health Care, Grocery Costs Skyrocketing Because of Republican Shutdown

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the latest impacts of the Republican shutdown.  “As I travel the state and the country, the number one issue I hear from folks about is affordability. Yet, beginning tomorrow, families in Washington will be hit with a double whammy. Open enrollment begins for health care coverage through Washington…

DelBene, House Democrats Urge USDA to Immediately Fund SNAP

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Today, Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01), House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Ranking Member Jahana Hayes (CT-05), House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), and 212 House Democrats sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging the agency to use contingency reserve dollars to fund the…

DelBene, Schrier Demand Energy Department Reverse Harmful Decision to Terminate Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub

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Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) led 13 of their colleagues in demanding that Energy Secretary Chris Wright reverse the harmful decision to cancel $1 billion in federal funding for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. “We write to denounce the Department of Energy (DOE)’s unacceptable and unlawful termination of the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen (PNWH2) Hub.…

DelBene Statement on Republican Shutdown

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the government shutdown. “Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House, and have led the country into a government shutdown. Families have been struggling to make ends meet as a direct result of Trump and Republican policies that have raised prices on everyday goods and slashed health care for…

Trump's Tariffs are Raising Prices on Hardworking Americans

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s global tariffs, which are set to take effect on August 1. “Americans have made it crystal clear that lowering prices is their top concern. President Trump and Congressional Republicans continue to break their promise to address the affordability crisis in our country and instead are focused…

DelBene Hears from Washington Brewers on Rising Tariff Costs

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted a roundtable with local brewers and industry leaders at Postdoc Brewing in Redmond to discuss how current trade and tariff policies are impacting Washington’s craft beer industry. Tariffs on imported aluminum and steel have driven up costs for small breweries that rely on kegs, cans, and specialized brewing equipment. The uncertainty…

DelBene, Clarke Introduce Bill to Boost Smart City Tech

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Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) introduced the Smart Cities and Communities Act, legislation that would expand smart city technologies and improve federal coordination of these programs. Smart technologies help improve community safety, mobility, and resilience against natural disasters, while also expanding communication and public services in large…

Republican Megabill Betrays American Families

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after voting against the Republican budget legislation. “Republicans made one fundamental promise to Americans – they would lower costs, and this big, ugly bill is the ultimate betrayal of that promise. It will make America more expensive by taking away health coverage, increasing hunger, and raising energy bills…

DelBene Highlights Harm of Trump’s Tariffs at Port of Seattle

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) highlighted the harm of President Trump’s ongoing tariff chaos at the Port of Seattle with Washington workers, businesses, and health care providers.     Tariffs are a tax on imported goods paid by American businesses and often passed along to American consumers. Since taking office, Trump has put sweeping tariffs in place against…

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…