Suzan K. DelBene

DelBene: Voluntary Commitments to Reduce Health Insurance Paperwork Not Good Enough, Congress Must Pass Bipartisan Legislation Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement on UnitedHealthcare’s announcement that it will voluntarily reduce prior authorization…

DelBene Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Nonprofits’ Tax-Exempt Status Today Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Greg Steube (FL-17) introduced the Safeguarding America’s Nonprofits Act, legislation that would clarify that a nonprofit’s federal tax-exempt status does not constitute…

DelBene, Patients, Providers Raise Alarm Over Looming Republican Medicaid Cuts, Work Requirements On Friday, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined patients and providers at the Together Center to discuss the impact of the Medicaid cuts in Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill, many of which are set to…

DelBene Delivers $5 Million for Snohomish Food & Farming Center, Hears From Local Producers Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered a $5 million ceremonial check for the Food Farming Center in Snohomish County. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding law. Farmers in…

DelBene Delivers $850,000 for Mountlake Terrace Community Center Resiliency Project MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA – Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered an $850,000 ceremonial check for the City of Mountlake Terrace to fund repairs to the city’s emergency services shelter at the library.…

DelBene Delivers $500,000 for Bellevue Wastewater Improvement Project Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered a $500,000 ceremonial check to the City of Bellevue to replace old pipes and upgrade the wastewater management system along Lake Washington. DelBene secured the investment in…

WA Delegation Requests Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Wildfires in Spokane Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined Washington state’s Congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump urging him to approve Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for…

DelBene on Trump’s Latest Tariff Gambit: Grasping at Straws, Hurting Families Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s latest round of tariffs. “These tariffs are not legitimate or thoughtful trade policy. Yet again, President Trump is going…

HONORING MIKE TODD FOR FOUR DECADES OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E719] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

Democrats Push to Restore $83 Billion in Clawed-Back IRS Funds Dozens of House Democrats are supporting a new effort to replenish billions in pared-back IRS modernization funding, which they say is necessary to enforce tax law and help taxpayers. “For too long, wealthy individuals and large…

DelBene, Sewell, Chu, Khanna Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Wealthy Tax Evaders Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Terri Sewell (AL-07, Judy Chu (CA-28), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced legislation to provide the IRS with the resources to improve taxpayer services and enhance tax…

Trump’s Latest Canada Tariffs Will Hurt WA Workers, Damage Regional Economy Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s latest 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. “Washington state and Canada’s economies are deeply intertwined, and our trading…

DelBene, Kelly Celebrate Ways & Means Committee Unanimous Passage of Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Mike Kelly (PA-16) released a joint statement after the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, their legislation to reform and…

DelBene Statement on the Massie Amendment Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement: “The American relationship with Israel must change for the good of both the Israeli and Palestinian people. We must find a path towards peace, and that requires thoughtful…

DelBene Blasts Trump for Not Renewing His Own Signature Trade Deal: Gravely Misguided Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on President Trump deciding not to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “USMCA was the one major trade success from Trump’s…

DelBene, Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Patient Understanding of Kidney Disease Risks Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) introduced bipartisan legislation to help Americans understand kidney disease risks and treatment so they can get care before…

DelBene, Raskin, Trahan Call on Trump Administration to Stop Inserting MAGA Agenda into Federal Grantmaking Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Lori Trahan (MA-03), along with 122 of their colleagues, demanded that the Trump administration stop injecting its MAGA…

DelBene, Patients, Providers Raise Alarm About Medicare AI Denial Experiment Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) hosted health care providers and Medicare patients at UW Medical Center to raise growing concerns about the Trump administration’s Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction…

WA Suffers if Trump Abandons US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after President Trump said he was “not looking to renew” the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement is critical to Washington state’s…

DelBene Responds to Latest Inflation Report Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after new data shows prices rose 4.2% annually in May. “The latest inflation report shows what working families across the country have been feeling for months: prices are too…

Budget Bill Shows How Disconnected Republicans Are from Struggles of American Families Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the Republican budget bill. “With this bill, Republicans are saying that they would rather spend over $70 billion to continue…

Trump Tries to Withhold Tariff Refunds Despite Losing in Court Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on new reports that the administration is attempting to avoid issuing refunds for Trump’s illegal tariffs. “President Trump stole money from American families…

HONORING SIVARAMAKRISHNAN "SOMA" SOMASEGAR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E539-E540] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Democrats Raise Alarm Over Anti-Abortion Moms.gov Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), and Judy Chu (CA-28) led 83 of their colleagues in conducting oversight of the recently-launched Moms.gov. The letter demands that Health and Human Services…

DelBene Introduces Bipartisan Digital Services Tax Resolution Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Ron Estes (KS-04), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing strong opposition to Digital…

DelBene Grills Treasury Secretary on Exposing Financial Data of Millions of Americans to DOGE Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) grilled Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on why he authorized Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff to have access to a sensitive payment system that…

Trump Tries New Sham Effort to Reimpose Tariffs on Americans Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the Trump administration’s latest illegal tariffs scheme: “This latest move from the administration is nothing more than a sham effort to reimpose Trump’s…

DelBene, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Boost Manufacturing Job Opportunities for Veterans Today, Congresswomen Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced legislation to expand opportunities for veterans to gain long-term, good-paying manufacturing jobs by boosting training options…

DelBene Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Require Warrants for Emails, Digital Records Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Warren Davidson (OH-08), along with Senators Mike Lee (UT) and Ron Wyden (OR) introduced the bipartisan Email Privacy Act, which would create updated privacy…

DelBene Introduces Bill to Invest $200 Billion in America’s High-Speed Rail Future Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced the American High Speed Rail Act, which would invest $200 billion over five years to build a world-class high-speed passenger rail…

DelBene Leads Bill to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership in Semiconductor Manufacturing Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Vern Buchanan (FL-13), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Semiconductor Superiority Act to amend the Section 48D Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit to…

DelBene, Landsman Lead Fight to Overturn AI Program Delaying, Denying Care for Seniors Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Greg Landsman (OH-01) introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to end a controversial pilot program that is using AI to delay and deny health care for…

DelBene Nominates 20 Projects for $52 Million in Federal Funding Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) nominated 20 projects in Washington’s 1st Congressional District for dedicated Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) funding. The projects, totaling over $52 million, include road and trail upgrades, water…

Republican Farm Bill Fails Families, Farmers Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after voting against the Republican farm bill. “Too many Americans right now are struggling to put food on the table because of President Trump’s inflation and Republicans’ food…

DelBene Statement on Republican Budget Resolution Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after voting against the Republican budget resolution. “This budget does absolutely nothing to lower costs when families are struggling with high health care premiums,…

DelBene Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced Tina Zhao, a junior from Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bellevue, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Washington’s 1st Congressional District. Tina’s…

DelBene on FISA Vote: “Federal Government Shouldn’t Have a Loophole That It Can Exploit to Override Our Civil Liberties” Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the House FISA vote: “It is a huge mistake for Congress to continue allowing the federal…

DelBene Unlocks $300,000 for Flood Prevention in Snohomish County Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that Snohomish County will receive nearly $300,000 for flood prevention efforts. The resources will allow the county to make life-saving investments to protect communities at…

DelBene Leads Bipartisan Push to Increase Seniors’ Access to Breakthrough Medical Devices Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Blake Moore (UT-01), Rudy Yakym (IN-02), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) led a bipartisan letter urging Department of Health…

DelBene, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Kidney Failure Care Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced the Concurrent Care for Comfort Act, bipartisan legislation that would help improve care for patients with kidney failure. Currently, Americans…

DelBene to RFK Jr.: You Are Hurting Patients for No Reason Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) demanded answers from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., about a new program he implemented that is unnecessarily delaying and denying care to seniors in Washington. DelBene has been a leading…

DelBene: RFK Jr.’s AI Pilot Program Is A Trojan Horse For Privatizing Medicare Earlier this year, Joanne, a Medicare patient from Quilcene, Washington, went to her doctor for severe pain in her lower back, down her leg and on the top of her foot. An MRI showed that a herniated disc was pressing on…

DelBene, Steube Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Employee Benefit Flexibility Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Greg Steube (FL-17) introduced the Optimizing Participant Tax Incentives through Optional Noncash Selections (OPTIONS) Act, bipartisan legislation that would clarify…

DelBene, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Care Coordination for Seniors Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced the Chronic Care Management Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation that would facilitate better care management for the more than 22…

DelBene on Swalwell, Gonzales Resignations Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement: “Survivors of sexual assault deserve to be believed, supported, and have a clear, timely path to justice. Their voices and their courage to speak out must be at the center of this…

Suzan K. DelBene sponsored this legislation: Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…

DelBene, Beyer Call for Immediate Release of Ahmed Douma Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08), co-chairs of the Egypt Human Rights Caucus, urged the Egyptian government to immediately release Ahmed Douma, who was arrested on April 6 at the Supreme State Security…

DelBene Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Trump’s Latest Tariffs, Refund to Importers Today, Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), and Don Bacon (NE-02) in introducing the bipartisan Stop Global Tariffs Act, legislation that…

Suzan K. DelBene sponsored this legislation: Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2189, LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 261, UNDERSEA CABLE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record…