Suzan K. DelBene

Suzan K. DelBene

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Washington's 1st district

17 sponsored · 600 cosponsored

Age 64 · In office since 2012

Contact their office: (202) 225-6311 · 2311 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 17 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 17 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

SWIMS Act of 2026

H.R. 10774 Animals

A Democratic bill with 26 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Oct 9

This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act.

Yes

  • Scored +6

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The legislation enhances protections for specific marine mammals by prohibiting their capture, importation, exportation, and breeding for public display.

The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Businesses relying on the public display and breeding of covered cetaceans face operational restrictions.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill restricts certain marine entertainment operations by banning the breeding and acquisition of specific cetaceans for public display.

Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

Stop CHEATERS Act

H.R. 9736 Taxation

A Democratic bill with 43 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Appropriations · Jul 16

This bill provides significant appropriations to the Internal Revenue Service. The funds are designated for tax enforcement, taxpayer services, technology overhauls, and business systems modernization.

Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +5

    Does this raise the taxes companies pay?

    The bill targets large corporations for increased auditing and enforcement to ensure tax compliance.

  • Scored +5

    Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?

    The bill focuses on shifting enforcement assets toward high-income individuals to collect owed taxes.

The opposite· 2 of 6

  • Scored -5

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    The enforcement plan focuses on high-income individuals and large corporations.

  • Scored -5

    Would high-income households be better off under this?

    The bill specifically targets high-income individuals for increased auditing and enforcement.

Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

Kidney Disease Education Access Expansion Act of 2026

H.R. 9509 Health

A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Jun 29

This bill seeks to change how kidney disease education is covered under Medicare and private health insurance.

Yes· 2 of 24

  • Scored +9

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    Seniors are a primary demographic for Medicare and the most likely to suffer from kidney disease.

  • Scored +9

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    Retirees using Medicare benefit directly from expanded eligibility and provider options.

The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    Expanding eligible patients and providers under Medicare increases government healthcare spending.

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government owes?

    Increased Medicare coverage and spending on education services may slightly increase federal expenditures.

Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2026

H.R. 9121 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jun 3

This bill requires the Secretary of Labor to establish a pilot program called the Veterans Manufacturing Employment Program. Under this program, the Secretary will award competitive grants to three States.

Yes· 2 of 23

  • Scored +9

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill is specifically designed to provide veterans with specialized training, apprenticeships, and sustainable manufacturing jobs.

  • Scored +7

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill creates a dedicated pilot program to fund training and employment opportunities specifically for veterans.

No question was scored the opposite.

Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

Email Privacy Act

H.R. 9016 Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · May 22

This bill aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to update privacy protections for electronic communications.

Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +7

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill enhances consumer privacy by allowing service providers to notify customers of legal requests and updating storage definitions.

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill strengthens individual privacy protections for electronic communications stored by third parties.

No question was scored the opposite.

Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026

H.R. 8261 Health

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Apr 14

This bill aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to remove cost-sharing responsibilities for chronic care management services under Medicare Part B.

Yes· 2 of 20

  • Scored +10

    Does this lower what people pay out of pocket for care, such as deductibles, copays and surprise bills?

    The bill eliminates deductibles and cost-sharing for chronic care management services under Medicare Part B.

  • Scored +9

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    Seniors are the primary beneficiaries of Medicare and will see reduced costs for chronic care.

The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -2

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    Increases government expenditure without an identified funding source.

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The government will cover 100% of these costs, increasing public expenditure.

Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026

H.R. 7868 Health

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Mar 9

This bill seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding the Living Organ Donation Reimbursement Program.

Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill prohibits grant recipients from limiting reimbursement eligibility based on income for those at or below 700 percent of the poverty line.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill expands reimbursement eligibility for living donors regardless of income if they are below 700% of the poverty line, making donation more feasible.

No question was scored the opposite.

Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

Congratulating the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl LX and the 12th Man for their unwavering support.

H.Res. 1049 Sports and Recreation

A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Feb 10

This resolution congratulates the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl LX. It highlights the team's 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots on February 8, 2026.

Yes

  • Scored +1

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The resolution highlights specific players from Yakima, a community in Washington State.

  • Scored +1

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The resolution celebrates a major sporting victory for a team based in a major metropolitan area.

No question was scored the opposite.

Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

H.R. 2250 Emergency Management

A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

A House committee approved it and sent it to the floor

This bill seeks to reauthorize the National Landslide Preparedness Act. It introduces new definitions for terms like "atmospheric river," "atmospheric river flooding event," and "extreme precipitation event."

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +7

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill expands the involvement and consideration of Indian tribes and Tribal organizations in landslide risk preparedness.

  • Scored +6

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The bill increases funding and expands scope for landslide early warning systems and risk management.

No question was scored the opposite.

Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

Clean Competition Act

H.R. 6787 Taxation

A Democratic bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Dec 17

This bill creates a carbon intensity charge for certain domestic industrial facilities and imported primary and finished goods.

Yes· 2 of 25

  • Scored +9

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    Imposes charges on high carbon intensity production and provides funding for decarbonization technology.

  • Scored +8

    Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?

    Provides grants and loans for advanced industrial technology designed to achieve net-zero carbon intensity.

The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Scored -5

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    Appropriates significant funds for industrial grants, loans, and international assistance.

  • Scored -4

    Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?

    Carbon charges on petroleum extraction and refining may increase end-user energy costs.

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