National Security

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the House FISA vote: “It is a huge mistake for Congress to continue allowing the federal government to have unchecked access to Americans’ personal data. That’s why I’ve voted against reauthorizing FISA four times since I’ve been in Congress under both Republican and Democratic presidents. The proposed… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem: “Under Kristi Noem’s failed leadership at Homeland Security, innocent Americans were brutally killed in broad daylight & ICE agents created violence & terror in our communities. It’s long past time she was fired. “The American people… Read more »

 Washington state’s federal lawmakers largely condemned the United States’ attack on Iran, calling it an “unconstitutional war” and an “offensive use of military force” just hours after President Donald Trump authorized the bombing campaign with the intent of replacing Iran’s leaders and destroying its nuclear program. “Congress must return immediately and vote to put an end to this… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement: “ICE agents shot and killed a mother of three. They used a five-year-old as bait to detain his family. They shot and killed an ICU nurse. Then DHS Secretary Noem and others in the Trump administration turn around and lie to the American public about what really happened. This is part of a growing systemic… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s military operation in Venezuela: “Maduro was a dictator who used violence against his own people, but President Trump’s decision to invade Venezuela without consulting Congress does not make America safer. Trump is committing the United States to ‘run’ the country for an indefinite timeline.… Read more »

Today, Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led a group of eight House Democrats in raising concerns about the vacancy of more than 20 Inspectors General (IG), 18 of which were terminated by the Trump Administration—firings which many legal experts say may violate federal law. Inspectors General are tasked with conducting audits and investigations at federal agencies, to ensure the… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the situation in Iran. “Trump’s strike against Iran was unconstitutional. Under the Constitution, Congress has the explicit power to declare war and authorize military force. “These actions risk drawing the U.S. and our service members into another war in the Middle East, without explanation. I join my… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act, along with Representatives Blake Moore (UT-01), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Michael McCaul (TX-10), John Moolenaar (MI-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Joe Morelle (NY-25). This bipartisan legislation would advance U.S.… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement after voting for the House’s bipartisan national security funding bill: “At long last, the House finally broke through extreme Republicans’ blockade on America’s national security and humanitarian objectives. Our allies continue to face rising threats & our inaction only emboldens Putin & other… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement opposing the House’s FISA reauthorization bill (H.R. 7888): “The federal government should not have unchecked access to Americans’ personal data. Congress must always balance our constitutional protections and our national security needs. I support a warrant standard, which would require federal officials to justify… Read more »