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WA · DISTRICT 1

Suzan K. DelBene

DemocratWashingtonCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source

What they said 24

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (24)Campaign (23)After election (1)
Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established
Education

Oppose dismantling the Department of Education

AI-assisted summary

DelBene opposes efforts to dismantle the Department of Education and says she will fight any such effort. She argues that eliminating the department would require an act of Congress and could cut federal funding for public schools, programs for children with disabilities, and programs that make college more affordable.

Context: Her stated commitment is to oppose efforts to dismantle the department; no specific legislative action is named.

Sources & original wording
I strongly oppose his illegal attempt to dismantle the department, which would slash federal funding for public schools nationwide, eliminate programs for children with disabilities, and cut programs that make attending college affordable.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
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Campaign position · Original date not established
Public safety & firearms

Invest in community policing and crime diversion

AI-assisted summary

DelBene supports investing in community policing and crime diversion programs that she describes as proven approaches to public safety. She also supports investing in local police forces while holding officers accountable, and calls for action to address gun violence.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
I support investing in proven community policing and crime diversion programs to keep our streets, homes, and communities safe.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
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Campaign position · Original date not established
Immigration

Pass comprehensive immigration reform and set guardrails for ICE

AI-assisted summary

DelBene supports comprehensive immigration reform that works for families, businesses, and the economy. She also calls for legal guardrails to prevent ICE from committing violence and terrorizing communities.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
We must pass comprehensive immigration reform which I have championed since being sworn in to Congress and we need legal guardrails to prevent ICE from committing violence and terrorizing our communities.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
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Campaign position · Original date not established
Healthcare

Expand health coverage through public and private options

AI-assisted summary

DelBene supports universal, quality health coverage and says people should be able to choose between public and private coverage options to encourage competition. She also supports protecting and building on the Affordable Care Act, including its protections against denying coverage for pre-existing conditions and charging women more for coverage.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
I support getting America to universal quality coverage and the best way to incentivize competition is to give people a choice between public and private coverage options.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
Source: Suzan K. DelBene: Issues Read the original source