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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene

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U.S. Congresswoman representing Washington's 1st Congressional District. Wife | Mom | Grandma | Dog mom delbene.house.gov

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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 1h
Election Day is around the corner! To make sure you have the information you need to vote, check out my new election resources page for Washington voters. delbene.house.gov/constituent-...
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 3h
It’s appalling for the President of the United States to call on a foreign power to take out an American city. Trump started this war & has no idea how to end it. It’s past time for Republicans in Congress to take a stand & put a stop to this conflict.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This weekend my office hosted our annual App-A-Thon at UW Bothell to prepare students entering the Congressional App Challenge. As a lifelong tech geek, I love seeing what they come up with!
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
High costs from Trump’s war with Iran are not going away anytime soon & will only get worse. As WA families prepare for colder weather, they’ll have to pay more for gas & home heating. www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...
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The Iran war will have a chilling effect on your wallet this winter
Sky-high airfare, rising gas prices and soaring home heating costs are all squeezing consumers heading into the holiday season.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Let’s continue to promote early screening & education to save lives & support those battling the disease.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The price of Trump’s disastrous agenda keeps ticking up. New estimates show that WA families have had to pay an additional $4,800 more for everyday expenses since the president took office
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We asked the Trump administration’s new AI chatbot some important questions. It was surprisingly honest.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Investing in apprentice programs & career education is essential in developing a strong workforce. I had the pleasure of touring IAM 751’s Machinists Institute, which provides cutting-edge training for current & future workers.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Great to celebrate 50 years of Community Transit & the work they do to connect communities throughout Snohomish County.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Great to welcome Mark Wiseman for his first visit to WA as Canadian ambassador! Canada is one of our most important allies, & I’ll continue to fight back against Trump’s harmful trade war that is hurting our strong partnership.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Trump is once again wasting your tax dollars to benefit himself. Instead of solving the cost-of-living crisis he created, the president is using government money to fund illegal, propaganda to promote himself. www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p...
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Trump personally helped orchestrate taxpayer-funded ads promoting himself and his policies, source says | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump has personally driven the controversial, tax-payer funded video ads promoting himself and his administration’s policies, including helping select the imagery and videos used, a…
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Over & over again, Trump has tried to steamroll Congress in deciding how your tax dollars are spent. Republicans should stand with Democrats to block the president’s latest effort to use federal funding however he wants. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
From skyrocketing diesel prices due to the war in Iran to senseless tariffs, farmers in WA & across the country are paying the price for Trump’s disastrous policies.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Calling all students! Are you thinking about a future at one of our nation's military service academies? My office is hosting a virtual Service Academy Info Day on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1PM. This event is open to high school students & parents. To rsvp, contact Benjamin.studley@mail.house.gov.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
RFK Jr. is wrecking public health & stalling access to scientific breakthroughs. Under his leadership, all progress on recommending new vaccines has grinded to a halt. This has repercussions not only for medical care today, but for generations to come. apnews.com/article/vacc...
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CDC vaccine policy recommendations grind to a halt under Health Secretary Kennedy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine recommendation process has been blown up in the past year, and decision-making has ground to a halt.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Trump’s vanity projects are expected to cost nearly $1.8 billion. Here are some ways the president could have used these funds to make life more affordable & bring down costs.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Today we’re celebrating the life & legacy of the incredible Dolly Parton. Beyond her expansive entertainment career, she fought tirelessly for women in the workforce, equal pay for equal work, & childhood literacy
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Republican Medicaid work requirements in their Big Ugly Bill take full effect in January. Washingtonians are already sounding the alarm on how these cuts will undermine care. Listen to these stories from our community.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
An incredibly scary attack on a health care facility in our community. Patients, providers, & clinic staff shouldn’t have to live in fear of violence like this. I’m grateful everyone is ok & hope the perpetrator will face justice. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Man charged with attempting to burn down Bellevue Planned Parenthood clinic
Winston Churchill Corbett, 36, reportedly told police his religious beliefs compelled him to try to burn down the Bellevue Planned Parenthood clinic.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Trump administration’s experimental AI program incentivizes private companies to delay & deny Medicare treatments in WA & 5 other states. I’m fighting to get answers from the administration on how this is impacting our seniors. They’ve yet to provide any real transparency or accountability.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Trump official says Americans saying "I'm good" with surging beef prices
The cost of uncooked ground beef hit $7.16 per pound in August as the Trump admin faces heat over high grocery bills.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Everything is more expensive under Trump. Ground beef – a staple in everything from hamburgers to meatballs to tacos – now costs over $7 per pound. That’s about $1.25 more than when Trump took office. Instead of lowering prices, the administration is trying to brush off the problem.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
That’s why I’m supporting legislation to make historic investments in K-12 education to ensure our kids have a brighter future.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Public schools are facing increased challenges across the country. From tighter budgets to learning setbacks, Congress needs to act to support students, teachers, & families.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Trump would rather wage a trade war with Canada than work with our ally to make fertilizer cheaper for farmers. Now, to solve the problem he created, the president wants to reward a Russian ally.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We’ve worked hard to protect the PNW’s incredible biodiversity. This move will undermine decades of conservation efforts & reward corporate interests.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trump is prepared to gut the Endangered Species Act & roll back protections for countless wildlife including orcas & salmon in Washington. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/c...
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Trump Administration Moves to Gut a Core Endangered Species Protection
An internal memo reinterprets the law so that only the intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm, is illegal.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Watch these Ways & Means Republicans cave in real time to pressure from the White House over a straightforward transparency measure. We need lawmakers who are going to represent their district & stand up for their constituents, not be rubber stamps for the Trump administration
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Trump’s war in Iran has cost American taxpayers at least $43.6 BILLION with no clear goals or end in sight. Instead of working to make your life more affordable, this administration is burning your tax dollars on a reckless war. news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
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Pentagon Gives $43.6 Billion Iran Cost Estimate to Congress (3)
The Pentagon has told Congress it has spent $43.6 billion on Iran operations so far.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The weight is over! Fat Bear Week starts tomorrow! 🐻🐻🐻 I’m rooting for 806 to take the crown this year! If you want to join this time-honored tradition that highlights the importance of protecting natural habitats & wildlife across the PNW, vote below: explore.org/fat-bear-week.
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Fat Bear Week 2026 - Explore.org
Explore.org is the world's leading philanthropic live nature cam network and documentary film channel. Our mission is to champion the selfless acts of others, create a portal into the soul of…
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Trump’s revenge tour has no place in our country’s world-class scientific research. As someone who started my career in research labs, I know political interference with the NIH funding will only set progress back & hurt the American people. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/s...
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White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants
Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur & an easy fast to those observing in Washington & around the world. May this sacred day of reflection & renewal bring peace & meaning to you & your loved ones.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The American people deserve transparency & answers as Trump & his administration continue to cover up the Epstein files. I’m supporting an effort to force a vote on releasing ALL the files & ensure survivors get the justice they deserve.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Let’s celebrate the traditions & achievements of our Hispanic communities in Washington & across the country.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
RFK Jr. continues to peddle junk anti-vax science & conspiracy theories. As someone who started my career in medical research, ignoring facts & data undermines public health & means more families will get sick.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Congress must take action to hold the president & Pentagon officials accountable.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This is an utter disgrace. Covering up the truth about our service members who made the ultimate sacrifice shows the sick, twisted lengths the administration will go to lie to the American people & skirt responsibility for this reckless war. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Trump’s war with Iran has sent diesel costs to record-high levels - over $7 per gallon - squeezing WA farmers & truckers. www.king5.com/video/money/...
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New record high diesel prices in Washington state
Diesel prices are now at record highs in Washington state.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Thanks to a botched rollout & perverse incentives for private companies to delay & deny care, seniors have been left suffering in pain.   www.seattletimes.com/business/med...
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Documents show ‘staggering’ denial rate for Medicare AI program in WA
Medicare's new AI-enabled program denied more claims than it approved during a rocky rollout, leaving patients who were in pain to wait out a long appeals process.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Trump’s AI Medicare experiment is a dangerous disaster for seniors.   New documents reveal over 50 percent of claims in Washington were denied during the first three months of the program.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This alarming violation of the First Amendment underscores why it's so important Democrats control the House next year & conduct rigorous oversight of the Trump administration.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The president, who regularly claims he's running the "most transparent administration in history," can't handle any kind of serious scrutiny.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Republican health care crisis is only getting worse.    Nearly 250,000 Washingtonians can expect to see their insurance premiums skyrocket even further in 2027 because Republicans refused to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits.    washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/09/09/a...
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Affordable Care Act insurance costs to rise steeply again in WA • Washington State Standard
A quarter million Washingtonians who get their insurance through the state’s exchange face another year of double-digit rate increases.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Trump has traded more stocks since the beginning of his second term than all members of Congress COMBINED. Public office should not be used for personal gain. That’s why I support banning lawmakers AND the president from trading stocks.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Trump’s AI Medicare experiment is delaying & denying care for WA seniors. New documents make it clear that patients & providers are suffering, but Republicans in Congress continue covering up for the administration. That’s why I’m continuing to shed light on the harms of this dangerous program.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This rate hike means borrowing money will be more expensive, raising the cost of a mortgage, car loan, and credit card. Trump has tanked the economy & you continue pay the price.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Trump-flation is out of control due to his war with Iran, tariffs, & health care cuts. This is forcing our central bank to raise interest rates to cool it. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09...
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Fed Raises Interest Rates in Push for ‘Timelier’ Retreat in Inflation
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, putting its new leader, Kevin Warsh, at odds with President Trump. “The plain fact is that inflation is too high,” Mr. Warsh sa...
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Trump already has the authority to put more sanctions on Russia but refuses to. This bill won’t change that. I’m voting against this bill to stop the president from causing more chaos. We should be focused on legislation that actually holds Russia accountable for Putin’s war in Ukraine.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Russia sanctions bill does nothing to truly punish Russia. Instead, it would give Trump more power to put tariffs in place unilaterally. Reckless tariffs hurt small businesses & our economy while raising prices on families.
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Congresswoman Suzan DelBene @repdelbene.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Congress needs to act on AI to protect Americans. Instead of working to address this issue, Republicans are sending the House home early. I am calling on Speaker Johnson to keep us in session until we pass AI safeguards.
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