Jobs and the Economy

I have the honor of representing one of the most beautiful and diverse districts in the country. Washington's First District is home to stunning open spaces including the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, the North Cascades National Park and North Creek Forest. Taking care of our natural resources and protecting our environment is critical to preserving… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today led the Congressional Aluminum Caucus in sending a letter to the House Ways and Means urging them to investigate China’s unfair and questionable trade practices. “U.S. aluminum producers are facing debilitating competitive conditions and the root causes need to be further understood,” the letter states. “Capacity and… Read more »

Dear Friend, In Congress, I’m working to help Washington’s families and businesses succeed. Instead of partisan bickering, I’m proposing innovative solutions that give us a solid return on our investments. Two years ago this week, as part of the bipartisan five-year Farm Bill, I secured $200 million for job-training pilot programs around the country similar to… Read more »

Recently, I had the opportunity to stop along US 2 near Stevens Pass, where heavy rains caused hillsides to erode and downed trees damaged bridge guardrails. Read more »

Workers at the Alcoa Intalco aluminum smelter west of Ferndale are now eligible for federal assistance if the plant is idled at the end of June. The U.S. Department of Labor approved a petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance, indicating that the workers have been harmed by foreign trade. The decision will allow workers to apply for long-term career training, assistance with health care… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement after the Department of Labor approved a petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for workers of Alcoa, an aluminum smelter in Ferndale: Read more »

STEVENS PASS – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today met with local leaders to discuss the effects climate change has on Washington’s winter outdoor recreation industry and conservation efforts. Read more »

Dear Friend, Yesterday, the President highlighted several pressing issues confronting our nation. But in order to move forward with solutions, Congress needs to overcome its habit of partisan bickering. So instead of wasting time and money on partisan Select Committees and bills that have no chance of becoming law, Congress should be focusing on the needs of working families and expanding opportunities. Read more »

Some take out second mortgages to fund their own research. Others give up and leave the U.S. to pursue less financially fraught pastures. The majority spend up to 55 percent of their time churning out grants that have only a 10 percent chance of success. All are desperate to make strides against cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and other… Read more »

BOTHELL – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today met with Washington state researchers to call for an increase in federal funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Read more »