Transportation

Dear Friend, An efficient and functioning infrastructure system is critical to our economy. During this National Infrastructure Week, we should be looking at opportunities for much-needed repairs, maintenance and improvements of our roads, bridges and highways. While we passed a $305 billion transportation bill to improve our nation’s infrastructure, there is still… Read more »

Recently, I had the opportunity to stop along US 2 near Stevens Pass, where heavy rains caused hillsides to erode and downed trees damaged bridge guardrails. Read more »

Today, Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, and Reps. Jim McDermott, Adam Smith, Rick Larsen, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Dave Reichert, Jaime Herrera Beutler, Suzan DelBene, Derek Kilmer, Denny Heck, and Dan Newhouse sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, urging the Department of Transportation to quickly approve emergency relief funding to repair… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today voted for a bipartisan bill to invest $305 billion in transportation projects for the next five years. “Our nation’s infrastructure is facing a breaking point. We saw first-hand how a collapsed bridge in Skagit County impacted our local economies, which is why we must fix our infrastructure now, before… Read more »

Today, Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, and Reps. Suzan DelBene, Dave Reichert, Jaime Herrera Beutler, Denny Heck, and Rick Larsen applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved $1 million in emergency funding to repair highways and roads damaged by severe storms that took place November 13th through November… Read more »

Today, Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, and Reps. Suzan DelBene, Dave Reichert, Jaime Herrera Beutler, Denny Heck, and Rick Larsen sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, urging the Department of Transportation to quickly approve emergency relief funding to repair heavy damage to roadways throughout Washington state from storms that took place November 13th… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today voted for a long-term highway funding bill to invest $325 billion on transportation projects for the next six years. “Our nation’s infrastructure is facing a breaking point. An efficient and functioning infrastructure system is critical to our economy,” DelBene said. “I’m glad Congress has finally prioritized funds… Read more »

SEATTLE – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today toured the nearly-completed light rail station at the University of Washington. Sounds Transit and local officials spoke with Congresswoman DelBene about the importance of federal funding for transportation projects in the region, including the expansion of the East Link light rail system, which will benefit Washington First… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today opposed passage of the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) Appropriations bill. “I voted against the T-HUD (lack of) funding bill because it slashes critical investments in our roads, rail and ports. It also hurts American families by cutting public housing programs that are critical for low-income families,”… Read more »

MEDINA – Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today toured the new SR 520 Bridge project to get an update on progress and traffic issues affecting the Seattle-area. “I’m pleased to see progress being made on this vital project. Too many of our nation’s roads and bridges are in dire need of overdue repair and maintenance,” DelBene said. “Congress needs… Read more »