Reps. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would open up new markets and create jobs for rural economies by providing research, assistance and incentives for the construction of tall wood buildings throughout the United States.
The Timber Innovation Act (H.R.… Read more »
More than 100 members of the U.S. House have written to the Obama administration in an effort to speed up the processing of foreign guestworker visas.
Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash.; Suzan DelBene, D-Wash.; Sanford Bishop Jr., D-Ga.; and Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., led 98 other House members in a bipartisan letter to administration officials urging them to adhere to regulations requiring them… Read more »
This week, members of the Washington Delegation, Reps. Dave Reichert, Jim McDermott, Rick Larsen, Derek Kilmer, Denny Heck, Suzan DelBene and Adam Smith introduced H.R. 5417, the bipartisan Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Reform Act, which would ensure the annual funds collected through the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) are used to support our ports and strengthen our region’s… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement after the address of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a joint session of Congress:
“I agree with Prime Minister Modi that the success of the United States and India are linked, especially in areas such as climate change, technology and human rights.
“In order to protect our communities and the… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led the congressional delegation representing Washington’s King County in sending a letter to thank the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for answering their call for increased local rental assistance in 2016 to reflect the region’s rapidly escalating rental costs.
The delegation also continued to press for a permanent fix… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined 34 members in introducing a resolution (H.Res. 746) urging the U.S. Soccer Federation to immediately end gender pay inequality.
“Member of the U.S. Women’s National Team are some of the most visible athletes in the world and serve as an inspiration and as role models to young athletes across the United States and worldwide,”… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led the congressional delegation representing Washington’s King County in sending a letter to thank the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for answering their call for increased local rental assistance in 2016 to reflect the region’s rapidly escalating rental costs. The delegation also continued to press for a… Read more »
Dear Friend,
An efficient and functioning infrastructure system is critical to our economy. During this National Infrastructure Week, we should be looking at opportunities for much-needed repairs, maintenance and improvements of our roads, bridges and highways.
While we passed a $305 billion transportation bill to improve our nation’s infrastructure, there is still… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the Department of Labor released its final rule extending overtime pay to more than 4 million U.S. workers – including 75,000 in Washington.
“Outdated workplace policies in the United State are preventing millions of full-time workers from earning a living wage. By extending overtime pay to more than… Read more »
Dear Friend,
This week is National Small Business Week, celebrating the small businesses that make up the backbone of our economy. Here in Washington state, there are more than 550,000 small businesses, employing nearly 1.3 million workers.
As a former businesswoman and entrepreneur, I know firsthand that when small businesses and startups get the tools and opportunity to succeed,… Read more »
