Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to protect pregnant women from job discrimination.
“No one should have to choose between their job and their pregnancy,” DelBene said. “It is clear we need to strengthen existing protections for pregnant workers, which is why I’m honored to join so many of my colleagues… Read more »
Dear Friend,
Recently, I was in Mount Vernon volunteering for Women Build Week hosted by Skagit Habitat for Humanity. Women Build is a program for women to learn construction skills and help build homes for families in need of adequate housing.
I was honored to join a group of mostly women in helping frame a three-bedroom, two-bath… Read more »
MEDINA – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today toured the new SR 520 Bridge project to get an update on progress and traffic issues affecting the Seattle-area.
“I’m pleased to see progress being made on this vital project. Too many of our nation’s roads and bridges are in dire need of overdue repair and maintenance,” DelBene said. “Congress needs… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today opposed a bill that would restrict government investments in science, technology and innovation based on partisan ideology. The bill makes specific cuts to programs designed to combat climate change, promote energy efficiency and spur renewable energy research and development.
“Through my work in the private sector and as an entrepreneur,… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act, the first federal bill aimed at preventing so-called “conversion therapy.”
“Americans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender don’t need a ‘cure,’ they need equality under the law,” DelBene said. “This legislation is an important step… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce the Raise the Wage Act, which would raise the federal minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020.
“Strong economic growth can only be achieved when all working families have the opportunity to succeed,” DelBene said. “To build an economy that works for everyone, we need to ensure Americans working a 40-hour week… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) backed several legislative efforts this week to end discrimination and provide equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
“Discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is simply unacceptable,” DelBene said. “I believe all Americans have the right to be treated equally, but there is… Read more »
Today, members of the Washington state congressional delegation invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to include Washington state as part of his first official state visit to the United States later this year. In extending the invitation, the members emphasized the importance of the relationship between China and Washington state.
“Your upcoming state visit to the United States is… Read more »
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) called for the end of wage discrimination on Equal Pay Day, which symbolizes when, more than three months into the year, women’s wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year.
“It’s appalling that 52 years after passing the Equal Pay Act, women still make less than men,” DelBene said. “We can’t… Read more »
Roman conquerors, Egyptian pharaohs, pirates, movie stars and even a few Klingons spent the evening together during the 24th-annual Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce dinner and auction.
The Hollywood-themed event, which took place on April 4 at Camp Huston in Gold Bar, included live and silent auctions, dessert auction, a raffle and costume contest. The event was considered a success,… Read more »
