Jobs and the Economy

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 »

SEATTLE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today visited FareStart, an eligible recipient for part of the $22 million job-training pilot program she secured for Washington state. DelBene met with students who could benefit from the pilot program. “Helping people find good-paying, long-term employment in a high demand industry is the best way to ensure everyone has access… Read more »

BOTHELL – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) spoke to local researchers attending a National Science Foundation (NSF) Day grant workshop at UW Bothell. The workshop included NSF program officers and focused on advising researchers on how to better compete for limited research dollars to support their projects in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)… Read more »

Since the Equal Pay Act became law in 1963, women have made gains as the gap has closed between what they and men earn working at comparable jobs. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the early '60s women made an average of about 60 cents for every dollar men earned. By 2013, that ratio had increased to 78 cents on the dollar. At that rate of improvement,… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today in reintroducing the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation which would help close the wage gap between women and men working the same jobs. On average, women make just 78 cents for every dollar made by a man. “Equal pay is not just good for women – it’s good for families, businesses, and… Read more »

As a result of Congresswoman Suzan DelBene’s (WA-01) bill, which was included in the Farm Bill, Washington state received $22 million to conduct a pilot program that will help those most in-need of finding stable employment. “Helping people find good-paying, long-term employment in a high demand industry is the best way to ensure everyone has access to economic… Read more »

Dear Friend, I’m committed to supporting our small businesses and local economies, and I will continue to work on policies that will help spur economic growth. Here’s a quick update on what I’ve done recently while in the district. Last week, I had the opportunity to tour a number of our small and local businesses. Small and local businesses are the foundation for… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation today to prevent the creation of a land border crossing fee. “The commerce and tourism that comes with sharing a border is a critical factor in maintaining a vibrant economy,” DelBene said. “Tourist border crossing fees would have an immediate and detrimental effect on the local economies of our… Read more »