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DelBene Hands Out Summer Meals to Kids in Kirkland

August 15, 2018

Today, Rep. Suzan DelBene joined the YMCA of Greater Seattle to pass out lunches to children from low-income families as part of their Summer Meals Program. The event took place at Kingsgate Library in Kirkland. Every child in attendance received a meal, and accompanying parents were given a snack. “No child should be ...

Reps. DelBene, Levin, Kind and Higgins Warn USTR Against Violating Trade Promotional Authority

July 31, 2018

Today, U.S. Reps. DelBene, Levin, Kind and Higgins warned United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer against violating Trade Promotional Authority. This comes after reports that the Trump Administration working to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement with Mexico. A joint statement from the lawmakers is below...

DelBene Joins Clyburn on Introduction of the Restoring Tax Credits For Affordable Housing Act

July 26, 2018

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene joined U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC) in introducing the Restoring Tax Credits for Affordable Housing Act. The Restoring Tax Credits for Affordable Housing Act will restore the 235,000 affordable housing units projected to be lost over the next ten years...

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Across Western Washington, a Memorial Day to reflect and to honor the fallen

May 28, 2018

SEATTLE -- All across Western Washington, people turned out on Memorial Day to remember and honor the service members who gave their lives for the county. "Honoring those that served before us, honoring those that served and made it, twice a year we get to do this so it's pretty important," said Douglas Russell, referr...

Local legislators comment on farm bill failure

May 24, 2018

A week after the national farm bill failed to get through the U.S. House of Representatives, local legislators say that leading up to another vote they’re focusing on funding for rural development, crop insurance, nutrition and conservation. The bill failed 198-213. Another vote on the bill is expected in late June, Lo...

Meet the Members of Congress Who Play Video Games

May 15, 2018

Scott Peters had never played Mario Kart before, but he sure as hell wasn’t going to lose to Darrell Issa. Peters, a Democrat from San Diego who represents California’s 52nd Congressional District, battled Issa, a Republican from the neighboring 49th District, at last year’s Comic-Con. Peters had been pretty good at Pa...

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Investing in Small Fruit Farmers

July 30, 2018

Dear Friend, Agriculture is a vital, thriving part of Washington state’s economy. The First Congressional District has more than 4,000 farms that supply restaurants, markets and our local communities. That’s why I introduced legislation this week, along with Rep. Rick Larsen, to amend the Specialty Crop Research Initia...

Helping American Workers

July 23, 2018

Dear Friend, Here in Washington state, 40 percent of our jobs are dependent on trade. We are already seeing the human impact of President Trump’s costly trade war as allies like Canada, Mexico and the European Union strike back by leveling tariffs on U.S. businesses, leaving American workers, whose jobs depend on open ...

Happy National Park Week!

April 26, 2018

Dear Friend, Our beautiful state has 18 national parks and historic sites, attracting more than 7.5 million visitors last year. The outdoor recreation industry here in Washington supports more than 200,000 jobs and contributes more than $26 billion each year in economic activity. And our national parks, including the b...

Press Releases

DelBene Hands Out Summer Meals to Kids in Kirkland

Reps. DelBene, Levin, Kind and Higgins Warn USTR Against Violating Trade Promotional Authority

DelBene Joins Clyburn on Introduction of the Restoring Tax Credits For Affordable Housing Act

In The News

Across Western Washington, a Memorial Day to reflect and to honor the fallen

Local legislators comment on farm bill failure

Meet the Members of Congress Who Play Video Games

E-Newsletters

Investing in Small Fruit Farmers

Helping American Workers

Happy National Park Week!

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