Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI) introduced a resolution to designate June 26 as “Equality Day.” The resolution commemorates the anniversary of three historic Supreme Court victories that have played a pivotal role in advancing LGBTQ+ equality.
“In the face of active attacks and restrictive Supreme Court judgements, we must commemorate the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) nominated 15 community projects in Washington’s 1st Congressional District for dedicated Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) funding. The projects, totaling more than $40 million, include road and trail upgrades, water infrastructure projects, and public safety improvements.
“The requests submitted in this year’s federal FY26 funding package… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced Erika Ni, a junior from Interlake High School in Bellevue, as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Washington’s 1st Congressional District. Erika’s oil pastel piece, “Embracing the Journey” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
“I’m always amazed by the creativity and skill of the young… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and August Pfluger (TX-11) and Senators Marsha Blackburn (TN) and Mark Warner (VA) introduced the United States Leadership in Immersive Technology Act, legislation that would establish an advisory panel tasked with creating a national immersive technology strategy.
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), collectively known as… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced legislation to boost participation in apprenticeship programs by creating exemptions for apprenticeship income from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility criteria.
Registered apprenticeships are a proven path to good-paying jobs and financial stability. However, many apprenticeship programs involve classroom… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down the consideration of race in college admissions.
“Allowing colleges and universities to consider race as one of many factors in the admissions process has opened doors for those who have historically been excluded while also enriching the college experience… Read more »
Kirkland’s Lake Washington High School hosted Rep. Suzan DelBene and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona last week for a campus tour.
Accompanied by the U.S. Secret Service, Cardona and DelBene walked the campus with LWHS principal Christine Bell. Much of the visit focused on the school's courses promoting career and technical education like robotics and engineering, a LWSD press… Read more »
WATCH: DelBene decries Republican ruse on House floor
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans’ Default on America Act.
“Instead of taking any meaningful steps forward, House Republicans’ MAGA wish list only brings us closer to a first-in-history federal… Read more »
Today, President Biden signed the fiscal year 2022 appropriations package into law, which included a number of Congresswoman Suzan DelBene’s (WA-01) priorities. DelBene helped secure:
$5 million for KidneyX, a program aimed at accelerating innovation, research, treatment, and preventative care for kidney disease.
A requirement that the Defense Department only buy American-made… Read more »
Yesterday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) held a roundtable with constituents and local leaders at the Monroe Public Library to discuss how the pandemic has exacerbated digital inequality and highlight upcoming investments from the bipartisan infrastructure law that will help improve broadband access and affordability around the state.
In Washington state, around 8.5% of residents… Read more »
