The Trump administration just approved a request for disaster assistance for communities in Central & Eastern Washington impacted by the devastating wildfires in the area. Yesterday, my Washington delegation colleagues & I urged the administration to approve these critical resources.

Congress overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation to make housing more affordable for millions of Americans.   I spoke with @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social about the importance of building more housing across the country.

Today is WA’s Primary Election. Make sure your ballot is placed in a drop box or postmarked by 8pm. For more information visit www.sos.wa.gov

Trump’s tariffs are squeezing American businesses. This misguided policy is hollowing out industries here at home & causing companies to move manufacturing overseas. www.seattletimes.com/business/tru...

Trump’s Tariffs Are Sending Some Companies Back to China

One of the most surprising outcomes from a whiplash year of tariffs may be that China has emerged in a position of relative strength, with significantly lower tariffs than last year.

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Great to bring people together from around the world to Kirkland for the Junior League Softball World Series & throw out a first pitch!

After Republicans refused to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits, thousands of Americans were forced off their health insurance because it became unaffordable. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/b...

Uninsured Patients Rise Sharply, Hospitals Report, Citing Obamacare Cuts

More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.

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Sending well wishes to my good friend & colleague @repmarcykaptur.bsky.social She is a fighter for Ohio & I hope she recovers quickly. Many thanks to the first responders. www.13abc.com/2026/08/02/c...

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-skip crash on her way to church service

Rep. Kaptur among those with non-life-threatening injuries from crash near Detroit and Central in Toledo

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Disastrous Medicaid cuts from Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill will go into effect next year. If you or someone you know are worried about the impact on your Apple Health coverage, I want to hear from you. Visit delbene.house.gov/contact/shar...

You’ve been in office for 18 months. The American people need solutions to the affordability crisis you created NOW.

Trump is raising prescription drug prices. The administration is ending a successful program that lowers premium costs for seniors with Medicare & helps them afford their medications. This will only make the health care affordability crisis worse. www.wsj.com/health/healt...

Exclusive | Trump Administration to End Medicare Drug Plan Subsidy

Program that held down premiums won’t be renewed for 2027, resulting in higher costs for some seniors.

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Happy National Intern Day! Thank you to our incredible summer interns in my Bellevue & D.C. offices for all the work you do.

Trump & Republican’s policies have ground our economy to a haunt. Inflation remains high & economic growth is frozen, leaving families with fewer options to make ends meet. This is a direct result of their economic plan, Trump’s tariffs, & the War in Iran. apnews.com/article/econ...

US economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high

The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. But consumer spending rose.

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Trump’s policies have caused diesel prices to skyrocket, making it harder for farmers to operate. WA farmers have seen diesel costs increase over 77% since last year, which has made it more expensive to fill up the fuel tanks, trucks, & tractors needed to run their farms.

Did you know law enforcement can access your emails without a warrant? Congress has failed modernize our legal framework for the digital age. We’re still relying on woefully outdated laws from the 1980s.

Great to tour Bastyr University in Kenmore today!

New court documents reveal Trump purposely slashed funding for energy projects in states that did not vote for him, including a $35 million investment that would have increased clean energy manufacturing in our community. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...

Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

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Tariffs are taxes on the American people. Trump’s latest batch of sweeping tariffs will continue to make things more expensive for families.

Trump is obsessed with limiting your ability to vote by mail, making it harder for millions of Americans to cast their ballots. Now he’s asking the Supreme Court to give him more power over our elections. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow new limits on mail ballots

The appeal to the justices is part of a high-stakes push by President Donald Trump and his allies to put fresh limits on voting ahead of pivotal elections where control of the House and the Senate is ...

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The Trump administration is making our health care system worse. Their AI experiment is actively delaying & denying care for seniors with traditional Medicare.

Great to meet with American Federation of Government Employees Local 3937 representing Social Security workers in the PNW to discuss how leadership chaos at the agency is impacting workers’ ability to provide services to people in our region.

I'm heartbroken by the horrific shooting at Seattle Center that claimed multiple lives & injured others. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, & our entire Seattle community. No one should ever have to face this kind of tragedy.

Trump & Republican policies continue to send costs skyrocketing for millions of Americans. Gas, groceries, health care, child care, & utility bills are all more expensive. House Democrats are fighting for an Affordable America.

When Republicans in Congress bring another bill to the floor that does absolutely nothing to lower costs for families.

Congress needs to invest in families.   Here are my five things that are always worth the money.

Families are paying thousands of dollars more because of Trump’s tariffs. The administration continues to ignore the facts & lie about the impact of this reckless policy. These sweeping tariffs cost you more. Full stop.

Let’s be clear - Trump’s latest tariffs are not legitimate or thoughtful trade policy. Yet again, the president is going around Congress & raising prices on families & businesses. www.cnn.com/2026/07/23/e...

Trump imposes new tariffs targeting dozens of countries | CNN Business

Dozens of America’s trading partners, from Europe to China to India, now face new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods shipped to the United States.

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We can make a huge difference for families when we invest in children. Great to see First Focus Campaign for Children & talk about the need to restore the expanded Child Tax Credit.

Wealthy people & large corporations keep getting away with not paying their fair share.  That’s because Republicans cut funding that lets the IRS crack down on tax cheats.

🚨🚨 BREAKING: The House just passed a bipartisan measure to put a stop to Trump’s war in Iran. It’s time for the Senate to do the same. There are absolutely no goals, no strategy, or end in sight to this war that has cost American lives & made gas & other goods more expensive.

Members of Congress should be banned from trading stocks. The bill Republicans put on the floor today is riddled with loopholes & shows they’re not serious about addressing this issue.