U.S. Representative for Washington’s 1st District
Suzan K. DelBene
Position · −0.30
- In office
- House 2012–now
13 years in CongressMore senior than 78% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 23%
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Committees
- Ways and Means
- Bills on
- Health
- Taxation
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Age
- 64
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DHunter Gordon$99K
- IJames Etzkorn$22K
- RMary Silva$3K
Bottom line
Where DelBene has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 2250 National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in DelBene’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where DelBene breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where DelBene voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 23% · 3 of 13 party 8%
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 8% · 2 of 24 party 4%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where DelBene has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where DelBene broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What DelBene is saying
All 13 statements and posts-
Joined delegation requesting Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance for Washington wildfires.
“Throughout this crisis, state, local, Tribal, and federal first responders have stepped up and worked tirelessly to keep our communities secure. We are incredibly grateful for their diligent work and careful coordination to keep Washingtonians safe and informed throughout this disaster, as well as for your prompt…”
Eastern Washington Wildfires RecoveryDisaster ResponseAI-read
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New K-12 Education Package Would Better Support Students, Families, Teachers
Cosponsored comprehensive K-12 education modernization legislative package.
“We have a fundamental responsibility to ensure every child has access to a high-quality education.”
EducationAI-read
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DelBene, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Encourage Prepared Meal Donations
Introduced bipartisan bill creating 50% tax credit for prepared meal donations to charities.
“Millions of families across the country are struggling to reliably put food on the table because of rising grocery bills and a more expensive economy. Our food pantries and local nonprofits are stretched thin and cannot meet the demand in their communities. Meanwhile, restaurants are also contending with higher…”
TaxationAI-read
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DelBene’s Bill to Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Passes House, Heads to Senate
Passed bipartisan bill allowing National Taxpayer Advocate to file briefs in federal tax cases.
“American taxpayers deserve to have an independent voice represent them in court, especially in cases that could impact them and their tax bill. This bipartisan bill will allow the National Taxpayer Advocate to weigh in on behalf of millions of Americans in these vital cases.”
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Ways & Means Republicans Continue Covering Up Harms of Trump’s Medicare AI Experiment
Forced a vote on amendment requiring Trump administration to release information about WISeR Medicare AI program.
“It’s clear why the administration is doing everything they can to conceal these documents. The more that Americans learn about WISeR, the more outraged they get at the Trump administration for jeopardizing their care and trying to privatize Medicare.”
Health Care CoverageAI-read
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New Documentary Highlights Need for Reauthorized Federal Landslide Prevention Programs to Save Lives
A new WCNC documentary, “Lost Ground: The Hidden Danger Beneath Us,” chronicles the aftermath of deadly landslides that have devastated communities across the country.
“The legislation to reauthorize has passed in the Senate. We’re working to get that through the House, so the program will be reauthorized and can continue going forward.”
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Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 371 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far DelBene’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 14
- Action in committee 1
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
14 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 14 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 16 sponsored billsSponsored 16 (House median 25) · cosponsored 583 (median 289), 239 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Taxation, Science, Technology, Communications.
- H.R. 9509 Kidney Disease Education Access Expansion Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9736 Stop CHEATERS ActTaxation · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8261 Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 407 Prevent Tariff Abuse ActForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9016 Email Privacy ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9121 Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7868 Expanding Support for Living Donors Act of 2026Health · Introduced Mar 9, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1049 Congratulating the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl LX and the 12th Man for their unwavering support.Sports and Recreation · Introduced Feb 10, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 36% |
| Energy | 36 | 33% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 48% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 38% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 59% |
| Commerce | 26 | 77% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 54% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 72% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Immigration | 15 | 33% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often DelBene voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DKatherine M. ClarkMA-599%agreement
- DHakeem S. JeffriesNY-899%agreement
- DPete AguilarCA-3399%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members DelBene most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle DelBene’s campaign raised $3.6M: $1.8M (50%) from individuals and $1.5M (42%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.1M.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds DelBene
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 400.
- Air Line Pilots Association Labor union PAC
- Allied Pilots Association Labor union PAC
- Amazon.com Services LLC Separate Segregated Fund Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave DelBene this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inDelBene’s own leadership PAC: Democratic Majority Fund, Evergreen PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare DelBene’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, WA-1Democrat2012–present
Seat
- State
- Washington
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 64
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6311
2311 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Bellevue
- Website
- delbene.house.gov
- RepDelBene
- repdelbene
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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