Rep. Suzan K. DelBene

Suzan K. DelBene

DemocratDemocrat · Representative for Washington's 1st district

17 sponsored · 588 cosponsored

In the House since 2012

Age 64

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 committee17 billsIntroduced 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.

Rep. DelBene
Democrat
119-HR-10774

To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes.

Introduced in the House · Oct 9

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's text has not been analysed yet.

Rep. DelBene
Democrat
Taxation119-HR-9736

Stop CHEATERS Act

Introduced in the House · Jul 16

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

  • Does this raise the taxes companies pay?+5The bill targets large corporations for increased auditing and enforcement to ensure tax compliance.
  • Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?+5The bill focuses on shifting enforcement assets toward high-income individuals to collect owed taxes.

The opposite· 2 of 6

  • Would billionaires be better off under this?-5The enforcement plan focuses on high-income individuals and large corporations.
  • Would high-income households be better off under this?-5The bill specifically targets high-income individuals for increased auditing and enforcement.
Rep. DelBene
Democrat
Health119-HR-9509

Kidney Disease Education Access Expansion Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Jun 29

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

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+9Retirees using Medicare benefit directly from expanded eligibility and provider options.
  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+9Seniors are a primary demographic for Medicare and the most likely to suffer from kidney disease.

The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1Expanding eligible patients and providers under Medicare increases government healthcare spending.
  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1Increased Medicare coverage and spending on education services may slightly increase federal expenditures.
Rep. DelBene
Democrat
Armed Forces and National Security119-HR-9121

Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Jun 3

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

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+9The bill is specifically designed to provide veterans with specialized training, apprenticeships, and sustainable manufacturing jobs.
  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7The bill creates a dedicated pilot program to fund training and employment opportunities specifically for veterans.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. DelBene
Democrat
Crime and Law Enforcement119-HR-9016

Email Privacy Act

Introduced in the House · May 22

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

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+7The bill strengthens individual privacy protections for electronic communications stored by third parties.
  • Does this give people more control over their personal data?+7The bill enhances consumer privacy by allowing service providers to notify customers of legal requests and updating storage definitions.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. DelBene
Democrat
Health119-HR-8261

Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Apr 14

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.

Yes· 2 of 20

  • Does this lower what people pay out of pocket for care, such as deductibles, copays and surprise bills?+10The bill eliminates deductibles and cost-sharing for chronic care management services under Medicare Part B.
  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+9Seniors are the primary beneficiaries of Medicare and will see reduced costs for chronic care.

The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2Increases government expenditure without an identified funding source.
  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2The government will cover 100% of these costs, increasing public expenditure.
Rep. DelBene
Democrat
Health119-HR-7868

Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Mar 9

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

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5The bill prohibits grant recipients from limiting reimbursement eligibility based on income for those at or below 700 percent of the poverty line.
  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5The bill expands reimbursement eligibility for living donors regardless of income if they are below 700% of the poverty line, making donation more feasible.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. DelBene
Democrat
Sports and Recreation119-HRES-1049

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

Introduced in the House · Feb 10

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

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+1The resolution celebrates a major sporting victory for a team based in a major metropolitan area.
  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1The resolution highlights specific players from Yakima, a community in Washington State.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. DelBene
Democrat
Emergency Management119-HR-2250

National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025

A House committee approved it and sent it to the floor · Jan 8

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

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7The bill expands the involvement and consideration of Indian tribes and Tribal organizations in landslide risk preparedness.
  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+6The bill increases funding and expands scope for landslide early warning systems and risk management.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. DelBene
Democrat
Taxation119-HR-6787

Clean Competition Act

Introduced in the House · Dec 17

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

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+9Imposes charges on high carbon intensity production and provides funding for decarbonization technology.
  • Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+8Provides grants and loans for advanced industrial technology designed to achieve net-zero carbon intensity.

The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5Appropriates significant funds for industrial grants, loans, and international assistance.
  • Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?-4Carbon charges on petroleum extraction and refining may increase end-user energy costs.

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