Rep. Suzan DelBene, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Washington’s 1st district since 2012, used her social media platform on September 19 and 20, 2025, to voice concerns about recent policy decisions affecting trade with Brazil and domestic healthcare funding.
In a post dated September 19, DelBene criticized former President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs: “Trump put a 50% tariff on Brazil because he’s upset they convicted his buddy Bolsonaro for staging a coup. Now Americans are paying more for coffee & beef. You shouldn’t have to foot the bill for his personal retribution against an important U.S partner.”
Later that day, she addressed the House Republicans’ proposed funding legislation: “I voted NO on House Republicans’ damaging funding bill. It fails to protect our health care system & would lead to premiums going up by 65% next year for Washingtonians who get coverage on WA Health Plan Finder. We must keep fighting to lower costs & ensure everyone has access to”
On September 20, DelBene raised alarms over public health spending reductions: “Republican cuts to public health, medical research, & Apple Health are already forcing hospitals in our region to cut jobs. This will only get worse if enhanced subsidies for WA Health Benefits Exchange expire at the end of the year.”
DelBene was first elected to Congress in 2012 after replacing Jay Inslee and has been serving Washington’s 1st District since then. She was born in Selma, Alabama in 1962 and currently resides in Medina. DelBene holds degrees from Reed College and the University of Washington.
