Jobs and the Economy

DelBene, Beyer Blast Republicans’ Hidden Tariff Provision

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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…

DelBene, Dingell Introduce Bill to Provide Relief to Unpaid Federal Workers and Service Members

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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,…

DelBene Introduces Resolutions to End Trump’s Trade War on Mexico & Canada

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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…

DelBene Introduces Bill to Increase Participation in Apprenticeships

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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…

Trump Trade War Breaks Promise to Lower Costs

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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…

DelBene Leads Call Urging Trump to End Trade War Threat Against Canada, Mexico

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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…

Trump Launches Trade War That Will Raise Prices, Hurt Jobs

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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…

DelBene, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Block President from Imposing Unchecked Tariffs

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08) led 11 House members in introducing the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, legislation to stop the President of the United States from imposing import tariffs under the guise of a national emergency without Congressional approval. Tariffs are taxes paid by importers that are often passed along to consumers through higher prices.…

DelBene, Schrier Secure Win for WA Hydrogen Sector

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Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced that they secured flexibility for Washington’s hydrogen projects that will help ensure the state remains a leader in clean energy production. In 2024, the Biden administration proposed overly prescriptive regulations around the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit (45V Credit) that could have resulted in…

DelBene, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Block President from Imposing Unchecked Tariffs

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Don Beyer (VA-08), and eight Ways & Means Committee members introduced the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, legislation to stop the President of the United States from imposing import tariffs under the guise of a national emergency without Congressional approval. Donald Trump repeatedly promised on the campaign trail that he would impose sweeping…