Rep. Suzan DelBene, who has represented Washington’s 1st district in Congress since 2012, recently addressed several policy issues and developments on her social media account.
On July 31, 2025, DelBene commented on the retirement of a fellow lawmaker: “Rep. Danny Davis has been a tireless advocate for children & families & a trusted colleague on the Ways & Means Committee. His retirement will mark the end of an incredible chapter in Congress. Thankful for his leadership & friendship all these years.”
Later that day, she criticized recent legislative actions taken by Republican lawmakers regarding federal benefits programs: “Republicans cut Medicaid and Medicare in the Big Ugly Bill. Now they are bragging about how it will privatize SOCIAL SECURITY too.
The cost? Your benefits.
I won’t stand by while Republicans try to gut this program hardworking Americans depend on.” This statement was made as debate continues over potential changes to major entitlement programs.
In another post dated August 1, 2025, DelBene responded to new trade policies proposed by former President Donald Trump: “Trump’s 15% tariff on EU medicines will raise drug prices for patients already struggling to afford care. This is the wrong direction. We should be lowering costs for families, not making it harder to get the medications they need.”
Suzan DelBene has served in Congress since replacing Jay Inslee in 2012 and represents Washington’s 1st District (source: FACTS FOR STEP 4). Born in Selma, Alabama in 1962 and currently residing in Medina at age 61, she holds degrees from Reed College and the University of Washington.
