Transportation

High-Speed Rail Proposal Aims to Transform U.S. Passenger Rail Investment

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Congressman Seth Moulton (Massachusetts-06), along with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (Washington-01), re-introduced the American High Speed Rail Act of 2026, a landmark piece of legislation that represents a “generational investment in America’s infrastructure, economy, and future.” The bill authorizes up to $41 billion annually over five years to build a high-speed passenger rail…

DelBene Introduces Bill to Invest $200 Billion in America’s High-Speed Rail Future

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced the American High Speed Rail Act, which would invest $200 billion over five years to build a world-class high-speed passenger rail system. This legislation lays out a comprehensive foundation for America’s rail resurgence and would put the United States on par with nations in Europe and Asia that have long…

Snohomish Civic Campus sees $3.15M secured in federal appropriations, othre local projects also secure money

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U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene announced last week that she secured federal appropriations for several projects in the county, including $3.15 million toward the Snohomish Civic Campus at Fourth Street and Pine Avenue put forward under former Mayor Linda Redmon. They are secured in the larger federal appropriations act which passed in the U.S. House. The U.S. Senate and President Trump would…

Washington Delegation Demands Answers on BP Pipeline Leak

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rick Larsen (WA-02), Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Emily Randall (WA-06), Adam Smith (WA-09), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) called on BP to answer questions surrounding the November leak of the Olympic Pipeline in Snohomish County. The leak released a reported 2,300 gallons of fuel into…

DelBene Announces 15 Community Projects for $40M in Federal FY26 Funding

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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…

DelBene Reintroduces Bipartisan R&D Expensing Legislation

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Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Ron Estes (KS-04), John Larson (CT-01), and Rudy Yakym (IN-02) reintroduced the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act. The bipartisan bill permanently allows for immediate research and development expensing, retroactive to 2022 when the provision expired. "Washington has been at the forefront of advanced technology development,…

DelBene, Clarke Introduce Bill to Expand Smart City Tech

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Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) introduced the Smart Cities and Communities Act to expand smart city technologies and improve federal coordination of these programs.  Smart technologies are revolutionizing urban living by improving community safety, mobility, and resilience against natural disasters, while also expanding communication and…

DelBene Delivers $1.5 Million for Arlington Roadway Projects

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered two ceremonial checks totaling $1,500,000 to the City of Arlington and the Stillaguamish Tribe for roadway improvement projects on SR-531 and SR-530. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. $1 million will go towards the new 12-foot-wide multi-use trail along SR-531 from 67th Ave to SR-9 to create a…

DelBene Delivers $850,000 Federal Investment for New Arlington Small Business Innovation Center

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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented the Northwest Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC) with a $850,000 ceremonial check to launch a new center in Arlington. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. The new facility will provide entrepreneurs and small businesses with the resources and support needed to explore new technologies, develop innovative…

DelBene Announces $30 Million for Eastrail Expansion Projects in King County

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman DelBene (WA-01) announced that our region will receive $30 million in federal grant funding for two Eastrail expansion projects in King County. These projects include $25 million for King County to complete the final gap in the southern portion of the Eastrail, and $5 million for the City of Woodinville to complete planning to expand the Eastrail…