Jobs and the Economy

DelBene Opposes GOPs Healthcare Repeal and Cost Hike on Middle Class, Seniors and Women

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today opposed the Republican health bill that increases out-of-pocket costs for middle-class families and strips healthcare from tens of millions who received coverage through the Affordable Care Act. In addition to hiking co-pays and deductibles for middle-class families, the Republican bill gives a $7 million tax break to each of the 400 wealthiest…

Bipartisan Timber Innovation Act Reintroduced in Senate and House

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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today joined Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) and U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Glenn Thompson (PA-05) to reintroduce the Timber Innovation Act – bipartisan, bicameral legislation that aims to find new and innovative uses for wood as a building…

DelBene: GOPs Bill Rips Healthcare from Millions, Increases Costs

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement on the Republican’s bill, which strips healthcare from tens of millions who received coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and increases out-of-pocket costs for middle-class families: “It’s no wonder this bill was kept under lock and key until the very last second. Instead of building…

DelBene to Trump: Americans Need Certainty and Stability, Not Chaos

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement after President Trump’s address to Congress: “In order to create jobs and provide economic security, Americans need certainty and stability – something that has been severely lacking in the first few weeks of this presidency. I’m hearing a lot of fear and anxiety from constituents about…

DelBene Helps Introduce Bill to Require President to Disclose Foreign Assets

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the Presidential Trade Transparency Act to require the President to disclose foreign income, assets and liabilities when initiating trade or investment negotiations with a foreign country. “With the lack of financial transparency from this President, Congress must exercise its oversight responsibilities to ensure there…

Northern Border Caucus Express Concern Over Proposed Biometric Screening Requirements

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As the critical relationship between the United States and Canada is in the spotlight after Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau’s visit to Washington, D.C., several members of the House of Representatives Northern Border Caucus are sending a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly cautioning against the existing proposal requiring implementation of…

DelBene Joins Colleagues in Introducing Tax Bills to Support Middle Class, Working Families

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined tax policy leaders in introducing three bills that would cut taxes for middle class and working families. The legislation expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC). “Strong economic growth can only be achieved when all Americans have the opportunity to succeed. By…

DelBene Cosponsors Bill to Provide Tax Relief for Small Brewers

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) cosponsored the bipartisan Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (H.R. 747) to update the tax code for craft brewers and distillers, spurring economic growth and creating jobs. “Our current tax system undermines competitiveness and is out of date with the way the world works today. The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act…

DelBene Marks Small Business Saturday

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MILL CREEK – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today marked Small Business Saturday by holiday shopping at locally-owned small businesses in Washington’s First District. “Growing up, my parents owned a toy store, so I know how important holiday shopping can be for a small retailer. Small Business Saturday is a great opportunity to show our support for local…

1st District career fair held at UW Bothell

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Approximately 100 job seekers gathered at the University of Washington Bothell’s North Creek Events Center on Oct. 28 for the annual 1st District Career Fair. “This is an amazing chance for you to find the next great opportunity for yourselves,” UW Bothell Assistant Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations Kelly Snyder said to open the event. This is the…