Representative Suzan DelBene, serving Washington’s 1st district since 2012, has expressed her concerns over recent Republican legislative actions via a series of tweets. DelBene, who succeeded Jay Inslee in Congress and holds degrees from Reed College and the University of Washington, voiced her apprehensions regarding the impact of these policies on American citizens.
On May 14, 2025, DelBene highlighted the potential negative effects of the Republicans’ tax bill on everyday Americans. She shared an anecdote from a Kirkland mother who benefitted from Medicaid and food support to raise her family. DelBene stated, “The people who are going to suffer the most because of the Republicans’ tax bill are hard-working everyday Americans who are just trying to get by.”
Later that day, she criticized the Republican Child Tax Credit for excluding 17 million children. In a tweet posted at 3:56 AM UTC, she mentioned her efforts in the Ways and Means Committee to propose an alternative solution aimed at reducing childhood poverty. She lamented that “Republicans unanimously rejected it while giving” unspecified benefits elsewhere.
Finally, at 6:00 AM UTC on May 14th, DelBene addressed attempts by Republicans to reduce health coverage for millions of Americans. She noted feedback from constituents worried about losing their healthcare access due to this bill. Her stance was clear as she tweeted, “We should be expanding access, not gutting it.”
Suzan DelBene continues to advocate for policies supporting healthcare access and economic stability for families across America.
