Jobs and the Economy

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today voted for a bipartisan bill to invest $305 billion in transportation projects for the next five years. “Our nation’s infrastructure is facing a breaking point. We saw first-hand how a collapsed bridge in Skagit County impacted our local economies, which is why we must fix our infrastructure now, before… Read more »

KIRKLAND – 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… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today introduced legislation aimed at giving women entrepreneurs equal treatment when it comes to starting and growing their own businesses. The Women’s Small Business Ownership Act would improve access to lending and increase business counseling and training services for women entrepreneurs, and give women-owned businesses the same level of… Read more »

KIRKLAND – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today hosted the annual First Congressional District career fair at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech). “With many working families still struggling in the midst of continued economic recovery, my top priority in Congress is helping to create jobs and strengthen our economy,” DelBene said. “But there are… Read more »

Today, Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, and Reps. Jim McDermott, Adam Smith, Rick Larsen, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Dave Reichert, Jaime Herrera Beutler, Derek Kilmer, Suzan DelBene, Denny Heck, and Dan Newhouse, sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, expressing concern over the slow pace of FEMA’s progress to update its criteria for Individual Assistance. After… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today voted with 312 colleagues to reauthorize the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank. House leaders had refused to allow an up-or-down vote to reauthorize the program that supports U.S. jobs, but a bipartisan group of 218 members of Congress signed a discharge petition to force a vote. The bill now heads to the Senate for further action. “The… Read more »

Dear Friend, Strong economic growth can only be achieved when all Americans have the opportunity to succeed. Unfortunately, there are still too many barriers facing middle-class Americans. That’s why today, on the Working Families Day of Action, we must recommit to building an economy that works for everyone. Read more »

Dear Friend, Last week was an eventful one in Washington’s First Congressional District. We had both Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell visit us. On Tuesday, Secretary Vilsack joined me for a community conversation with local farmers, foresters and ranchers at Washington State University’s (WSU) Mount Vernon… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced the State Marijuana And Regulatory Tolerance (SMART) Enforcement Act to protect medical patients, recreational users and businesses in states that have legalized marijuana from being prosecuted now or retroactively in the future. “My bill will fix the conflict between state and federal law by giving the U.S. Attorney General… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today issued the following statement after Congress failed to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) before it expired: “It is simply irresponsible to end a program that supports environmental conservation projects and preserves our natural resources for future generations at no cost to taxpayers,” DelBene… Read more »