Suzan DelBene
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE SUZAN DELBENE
D-WASHINGTON DISTRICT 1
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RACE SUMMARY: VOTING RECORD: Project Vote Smart, Govtrack US |
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PARTY: Democrat BORN: 2/17/1962 EDUCATION: Reed College (B.A.); University of Washington (M.A.) OCCUPATION: Former Director of Washington State’s Department of Revenue FAMILY: Married; two children RELIGION: Episcopalian |
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FIRST ELECTED TO FEDERAL OFFICE: 2011 |
ISRAEL
- Supports the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act which states that Israel is a major strategic partner of the United States and directs the U.S. to engage in cooperative activities with Israel in the areas such as water, energy, agriculture and homeland security
- Supports Israel’s right to self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism
- Supports a two-state solution
- Supports a strong U.S.- Israel partnership in regards to cooperation in the areas of energy, water, homeland security, agriculture, and alternative fuel technologies
- Supports funding for Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System
CHOICE
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Supports Roe v. Wade
- Voted against the Blunt Amendment, also known as the Birth Control Refusal Law, which would have allowed any employer to refuse to cover contraception or any health service required under the health reform law for virtually any reason
- Supported Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive insurance coverage policy
In Her Own Words
“This bill is necessary to ensure women’s access to birth control is protected. It will also defend all workers, both men and women, from their bosses’ interference in decisions that should be made privately between them and their doctors.” 1
SOURCES: 1 www.delbene.house.gov
Interesting Facts
Before entering the House, she helped found Drugstore.com.
