Representative Suzan DelBene, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 1st district since 2012, shared a series of tweets addressing various topics on June 20 and 21, 2025. DelBene, born in Selma, Alabama in 1962 and currently residing in Medina, is an alumnus of Reed College and the University of Washington.
On June 20, Rep. DelBene posted about participating in “Take Your Dog to Work Day,” highlighting her dog Reily’s involvement. She tweeted: “Reily is reporting for duty this Take Your Dog to Work Day! “.
Later that day, she expressed disapproval over former President Trump’s decision regarding disaster aid for Washington state. In her tweet at 23:54 UTC, she stated: “Trump rejecting a bipartisan request from the WA delegation for disaster aid to help rebuild after November’s bomb cyclone is unacceptable.” She emphasized the significant damage faced by communities and pledged to continue advocating for necessary federal support.
On June 21, Rep. DelBene criticized a Republican budget proposal concerning gun control measures. At 21:36 UTC, she tweeted: “Republicans’ budget bill would eliminate the tax on gun silencers & remove state & local background check requirements that protect our communities.” Her statement highlighted concerns over prioritizing industry profits over public safety.
DelBene’s tweets reflect her active engagement with both local issues affecting her constituents and broader national policy debates.
