Jobs and the Economy

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 “Outdated workplace policies in the United State are preventing millions of full-time workers from earning a living wage.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 »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today joined more than 100 colleagues in calling on House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (VA-06) to hold a hearing on the Equality Act (H.R. 3185), a comprehensive bill that aims to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans. “In too many states, people who are LGBT can still be fired, denied… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today lauded Senate passage of an amendment requiring military agencies – including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) – to purchase anchor and mooring chain from American manufacturers. DelBene secured passage of the amendment in last year’s omnibus, and is now fighting alongside Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to protect the… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today blasted the Army Corps of Engineers for rejecting her call to comply with federal regulations and support American manufacturers. “For more than half a century, Congress has been clear that taxpayer dollars should be spent on products manufactured here at home, not overseas. Doing so not only protects American jobs, but also reinforces our… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today praised the termination of an export subsidy program that gave China an unfair advantage in seven industries, including agriculture and aluminum. “China has illegally subsidized manufacturers and producers across seven economic sectors – several of which directly harm businesses and farms in Washington’s First District,”… Read more »