Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08) held a press event to call out President Trump and Congressional Republican’s assault on our health care system that is raising prices, kicking people off their health coverage, and making families sicker.
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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the final 2026 rates for health coverage on the Washington Healthplanfinder, showing an average 21% increase from this year.
“One of the biggest concerns I hear from Washington families is how fast health care costs are rising. The final 2026 health coverage premiums on the Washington Healthplanfinder will… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) underscored the dramatic harm of President Trump’s megabill on Washington families’ access to health coverage during a roundtable with patients, providers, advocates, and state officials. The law, which passed Congress with only Republican votes, will result in a 65 percent increase in health insurance premiums next year for WA Health Benefits… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s global tariffs, which are set to take effect on August 1.
“Americans have made it crystal clear that lowering prices is their top concern. President Trump and Congressional Republicans continue to break their promise to address the affordability crisis in our country and instead are focused… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) highlighted the historic and devastating cuts to federal food programs in President Trump’s megabill that he recently signed into law. Joined by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, nutrition advocates, educators, and local food providers, DelBene underscored that thousands of Washington families and children will go… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after voting against the Republican budget legislation.
“Republicans made one fundamental promise to Americans – they would lower costs, and this big, ugly bill is the ultimate betrayal of that promise. It will make America more expensive by taking away health coverage, increasing hunger, and raising energy bills… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the House passed the Republican budget legislation.
“Today, Washington families lost at the expense of the wealthy and well-connected in the Republican budget bill. This legislation is a betrayal of Republicans’ promise to lower costs for everyday families. It will rip health coverage away from… Read more »
Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) Danny Davis (IL-07), and Linda Sánchez (CA-38) introduced the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act, legislation which would permanently expand the child and dependent care tax credit. The bill would raise the maximum credit from $1,050 to $4,000 for one child, and $2,100 to $8,000 for two or more children.
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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted a roundtable at EvergreenHealth Monroe with Medicaid recipients, providers, and health systems to highlight the impact of the cuts Trump and Congressional Republicans are advancing to Apple Health, Washington state’s Medicaid Program.
Earlier this month, House and Senate… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans’ budget proposal.
“Republicans’ budget shows who they really are and what they actually stand for. It gives the wealthiest Americans another massive trillion-dollar tax cut while forcing working families to pay for it and balloon our national debt. This proposal will take… Read more »
