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Suzan K. DelBene

Suzan K. DelBene

DDemocratWA-1 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone21
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency67
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
38
Total Statements
16
Floor Speeches
22
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 14Taxes: 12Healthcare: 11Infrastructure: 7Trade: 6Technology: 4Foreign Policy: 3Economy: 3Agriculture: 3Climate: 2Crime & Justice: 2Housing: 2Education: 2Social Security: 2China: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 17Bipartisan: 8Urgent: 8Ceremonial: 3: 2

Statements (38)

Press Release2026-06-03
Trump Tries New Sham Effort to Reimpose Tariffs on Americans

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…

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Press Release2026-06-03
DelBene, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Boost Manufacturing Job Opportunities for Veterans

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…

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Press Release2026-06-01BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyCrime & Justice
DelBene Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Require Warrants for Emails, Digital Records

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…

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Press Release2026-05-26ClimateEnvironmentHousing
DelBene Introduces Bill to Invest $200 Billion in America’s High-Speed Rail Future

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…

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Press Release2026-05-21BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
DelBene Leads Bill to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership in Semiconductor Manufacturing

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…

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Press Release2026-05-20HealthcareTaxesTechnology
DelBene, Landsman Lead Fight to Overturn AI Program Delaying, Denying Care for Seniors

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…

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Press Release2026-05-05UrgentTaxesEnvironmentTradeS1
DelBene Nominates 20 Projects for $52 Million in Federal Funding

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…

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Press Release2026-04-30UrgentEconomyAgriculture
Republican Farm Bill Fails Families, Farmers

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…

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Press Release2026-04-30UrgentHealthcareEnvironment
DelBene Statement on Republican Budget Resolution

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,…

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Press Release2026-04-29Ceremonial
DelBene Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner

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…

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Press Release2026-04-29
DelBene on FISA Vote: “Federal Government Shouldn’t Have a Loophole That It Can Exploit to Override Our Civil Liberties”

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…

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Press Release2026-04-23EnvironmentInfrastructure
DelBene Unlocks $300,000 for Flood Prevention in Snohomish County

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…

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Press Release2026-04-22BipartisanHealthcareEnvironment
DelBene Leads Bipartisan Push to Increase Seniors’ Access to Breakthrough Medical Devices

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…

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Press Release2026-04-20BipartisanHealthcareEnvironmentTrade
DelBene, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Kidney Failure Care

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…

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Press Release2026-04-16UrgentHealthcareTechnology
DelBene to RFK Jr.: You Are Hurting Patients for No Reason

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…

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Press Release2026-04-15BipartisanHealthcareTaxesTrade
DelBene, Steube Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Employee Benefit Flexibility

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…

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Press Release2026-04-15HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
DelBene: RFK Jr.’s AI Pilot Program Is A Trojan Horse For Privatizing Medicare

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…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14
Sponsored: Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026

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…

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Press Release2026-04-14BipartisanHealthcareTradeInfrastructure
DelBene, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Care Coordination for Seniors

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…

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Press Release2026-04-14UrgentTaxes
DelBene, Beyer Call for Immediate Release of Ahmed Douma

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…

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Press Release2026-04-14
DelBene on Swalwell, Gonzales Resignations

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…

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Press Release2026-04-09BipartisanEnvironmentTradeLabor
DelBene Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Trump’s Latest Tariffs, Refund to Importers

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…

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Floor Speech2026-03-09
Sponsored: Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026

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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-10UrgentGun PolicyEnvironmentCrime & JusticeHR2189HR261
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2189, LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 261, UNDERSEA CABLE…

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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-10Ceremonial
Sponsored: Congratulating the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl LX and the 12th Man for their unwavering support.

Suzan K. DelBene sponsored this legislation: Congratulating the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl LX and the 12th Man for their unwavering support.. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Floor Speech2026-01-21UrgentHealthcareAbortionTaxesHR6945HRES1009
SUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACT

SUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1139-H1147] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-01-08UrgentImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHR1834HRES780
BREAKING THE GRIDLOCK ACT

BREAKING THE GRIDLOCK ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H213-H227] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] BREAKING THE…

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Floor Speech2025-12-17Taxes
Sponsored: Clean Competition Act

Suzan K. DelBene sponsored this legislation: Clean Competition Act. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…

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Floor Speech2025-11-07
Sponsored: Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025

Suzan K. DelBene sponsored this legislation: Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions…

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Floor Speech2025-07-23Taxes
Sponsored: Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2025

Suzan K. DelBene sponsored this legislation: Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2025. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by…

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Floor Speech2025-06-26LGBTQ
Sponsored: Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day".

Suzan K. DelBene sponsored this legislation: Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day".. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Floor Speech2025-03-27
Sponsored: Protecting Taxpayer Resources Act

Suzan K. DelBene sponsored this legislation: Protecting Taxpayer Resources Act. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Floor Speech2025-03-25
Sponsored: United States Leadership in Immersive Technology Act of 2025

Suzan K. DelBene sponsored this legislation: United States Leadership in Immersive Technology Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-03-21Environment
Sponsored: National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

Suzan K. DelBene sponsored this legislation: National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-431, Part I.

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Floor Speech2025-03-05BipartisanHealthcareEconomyEnvironmentHRES189
RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE

RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [House] [Pages H998-H1004] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-05CeremonialTaxes
RECOGNIZING OWEN ZHANG FOR SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE

RECOGNIZING OWEN ZHANG FOR SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E185] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2025-02-25
DelBene Hosts Telephone Town Hall

DelBene Hosts Telephone Town Hall Join Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) for a telephone town hall on Monday, February 24 at 6:16 PM PT for a discussion on what's happening with the Trump administration and what she's doing in Congress to protect Washington families.

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Floor Speech2025-02-13EnvironmentForeign PolicyEducation
RECOGNIZING CASCADIA COLLEGE FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

RECOGNIZING CASCADIA COLLEGE FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E126] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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