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DelBene Secures $10 Billion in Disaster Relief Support for Farmers Following Historic Heatwaves

September 21, 2021

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) secured critical relief for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers impacted by recent heatwaves in the stopgap federal funding legislation that passed the House of Representatives today. The bill would fund the government until December 11, 2021, if passed by the Senate ...

DelBene Statement on Continued U.S. Northern Border Closure

September 20, 2021

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the United States extended land and water travel restrictions from Canada through October 21, 2021. “Another month brings another border extension. That means more unpredictability, suffering, and frustration for our border communities. I...

DelBene, Schrier, Planned Parenthood Call for Immediate Passage of Federal Abortion Protections

September 16, 2021

Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08), and Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates – Washington called for the immediate passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755), legislation that will protect the right to access abortion across the United States. On September 1, the Supre...

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KING 5: Extension of US border closure brings more 'frustration,' Washington congress member says

September 20, 2021

Suzan DelBene is calling on the Biden administration to reopen the northern border to vaccinated Canadians. BLAINE, Wash. — It will be at least another month before Canadians can drive into the United States following the decision in the White House to extend the border restrictions Monday. The restrictions, which woul...

Bellingham Herald: Latest border closure extension means more ‘unpredictability, suffering and frustration’

September 20, 2021

The United States will extend its border closure with Canada to non-essential travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic another month, the White House announced Monday, Sept. 20. White House Response Coordinator Jeff Zients announced the closure will be extended until Oct. 21, USA Today reported along with several other nati...

KUOW: Officials demand answers after apparent sabotage of oil train

September 17, 2021

Some legislators are calling for action in the wake of a federal report on the apparent sabotage of an oil train north of Bellingham last year. That train derailed and caught fire after it split apart, then slammed into itself. A Federal Railroad Administration investigation published last week found that the train’s ...

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Getting the Build Back Better Agenda Across the Finish Line

September 25, 2021

Dear friend, This week, I met with President Biden to discuss how Democrats in Congress can get the bipartisan infrastructure deal and the Build Back Better Act across the finish line. Both these bills are historic in how they can deliver immediate and long-term support for workers, families, and our communities. It wa...

The Next Step to Build Back Better

September 18, 2021

Dear friend, As we combat the Delta variant and work on economic recovery, Congress is advancing legislation that will not only deliver immediate support to workers and families but also make bold and lasting investments in their futures. This week, the House Ways and Means Committee, on which I serve as Vice Chair, ma...

We cannot go backwards.

September 4, 2021

Dear friend, A woman’s right to choose is under attack around the country and Congress must act. Earlier this week, the Supreme Court refused to block an extreme and unprecedented anti-abortion law passed by the Texas legislature. This new law bans abortions after six weeks (before many women even know they’re pregnant...

Press Releases

DelBene Secures $10 Billion in Disaster Relief Support for Farmers Following Historic Heatwaves

DelBene Statement on Continued U.S. Northern Border Closure

DelBene, Schrier, Planned Parenthood Call for Immediate Passage of Federal Abortion Protections

In The News

KING 5: Extension of US border closure brings more 'frustration,' Washington congress member says

Bellingham Herald: Latest border closure extension means more ‘unpredictability, suffering and frustration’

KUOW: Officials demand answers after apparent sabotage of oil train

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Getting the Build Back Better Agenda Across the Finish Line

The Next Step to Build Back Better

We cannot go backwards.

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