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DelBene Named to Three Ways and Means Subcommittees

January 19, 2019

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene was named to the Select Revenue Measures, Trade, and Oversight subcommittees of the Ways and Means Committee for the 116th Congress. The Subcommittee on Trade has jurisdiction over international trade, including tariffs and trade agreements. The Select Revenue Measures subcommittee co...

DelBene Statement on Trump Shutdown

December 21, 2018

Tonight, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) made the following statement regarding President Trump’s refusal to keep the federal government open. “Earlier this week, Republicans and Democrats in Congress were ready to pass legislation that would keep the government open. Unfortunately, President Trump – in an effort to...

DelBene, Kilmer Bill to Improve Timber Innovation Passes House, Expected to Become Law

December 12, 2018

Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) applauded the passage of important measures in the Timber Innovation Act (H.R. 1380) as part of the 2019 Farm Bill that passed the House of Representatives. DelBene and Kilmer introduced the bipartisan, bicameral legislation which would find new and innovativ...

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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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Hitting Home: The Impact of the Government Shutfown

January 14, 2019

Dear Friend, Nearly 11,000 federal workers across our state are not getting paid because of President Trump’s government shutdown. I support border security, but Trump’s border wall is not an effective solution. Our country needs comprehensive immigration reform. This shutdown is impacting families and their ability to...

Happy Holidays!

December 21, 2018

Dear Friend, With 2019 approaching, I want to wish you and your family Happy Holidays and best wishes for the new year. As we celebrate the holiday season with family and friends, I want to make sure we take a moment and remember everyone in our beautiful region. For me, I’m honored to represent you in Congress. Every ...

Serving our Veterans

December 10, 2018

Dear Friend, Washington’s First District is home to more than 40,000 veterans. Given all they have done for us, we must ensure that our local veterans receive the best health care and benefits. My office works with veterans to help communicate with and navigate through our federal system. During my time in office, we h...

Press Releases

DelBene Named to Three Ways and Means Subcommittees

DelBene Statement on Trump Shutdown

DelBene, Kilmer Bill to Improve Timber Innovation Passes House, Expected to Become Law

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

Hitting Home: The Impact of the Government Shutfown

Happy Holidays!

Serving our Veterans

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