Jobs and the Economy

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today released the following statement after the Department of Labor approved her petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA): “I am pleased this vital assistance will be made available to all former Amgen employees in Bothell and Seattle,” DelBene said. “These hard-working men and women were displaced, and we should continue to… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) has been appointed to serve on President Obama’s Export Council, the President’s advisory committee on international trade. DelBene will use the opportunity to advocate for economic policies that create jobs in Washington state and expand export markets for local businesses. “It’s an honor to be named to the President’s… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene released the following statement in reaction to the President’s State of the Union address to the nation: “This evening, the President made the case that while the overall economy has made significant gains since the Great Recession, there is much more to be done to ensure that everyone shares in the recovery. Congress must come together to find… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene opposed legislation that would result in the deportation of hundreds of thousands of children who know no other home than the United States. DelBene called on House leadership to instead take action on comprehensive immigration reform that would create jobs and grow the economy. “We should be spending our time working on comprehensive… Read more »

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week, nearly everywhere you turned people were talking about the Internet of Things or IoT. Now, the idea behind these connected devices — everything from smart cars to smart washing machines — is making its way to D.C. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA)  today announced the formation… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) introduced legislation today to expand veterans’ access to long-term, good-paying jobs in the manufacturing industry by boosting training for those re-entering the civilian workforce. The Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act (H.R. 344) would direct the Department of Labor to award $50 million in grants over the next five years to establish… Read more »

During the August district-work period, we traveled our districts in the states of Washington, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Illinois and met with small-business owners, entrepreneurs and middle-class families who desperately want to see a Congress focused on fostering an environment for job growth. If there's one thing we heard time and time again, it's this: Congressional leaders… Read more »

Dozens of people who helped clean up in the aftermath of the Oso landslide are about to lose their jobs. But they're hoping the experience they gained through that disaster will help them start a new chapter in life. "In Darrington, you have the mill, and IGA, and a couple gas stations, but that's about it," said 19-year-old Ward Hoftell, one of dozens of people in Snohomish County… Read more »

Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and U.S. Representatives Adam Smith, Rick Larsen, Suzan DelBene, Derek Kilmer and Dennis Heck applauded an announcement by Washington Governor Jay Inslee that the state has been awarded $4.3M  in Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) Defense Industry Adjustment program funding to focus on the military and… Read more »

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Judy Chu (CA-27), and Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) 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 of 2014” would improve access to lending and increase business counseling and training services for… Read more »