Energy, Environment, and Climate Change No one can deny the impact that climate change is having in the Pacific Northwest and across the world.
Address climate change and its impacts in the Pacific Northwest through policy action.
Occurrences
I will continue working with my colleagues to build a new green economy and find innovative solutions to address climate change that will ensure our energy independence, protect our health, and preserve our planet for the future.
Evidence
DelBene and Moulton introduced the American High Speed Rail Act; DelBene said it would lower carbon emissions and benefit the Pacific Northwest.
DelBene announced Snohomish County would receive nearly $300,000 for flood prevention efforts protecting communities at increasing risk of severe flooding.
Congress.gov lists DelBene as sponsor and latest action as reported amended by the Natural Resources Committee on January 8, 2026.
DelBene reintroduced the Clean Competition Act to cut greenhouse gas emissions through a carbon border adjustment and domestic performance standard.
Congress.gov identifies DelBene as sponsor and records H.R.8810 becoming Public Law 116-323 on January 5, 2021.
The Clerk records DelBene voting Yea on H.R.5376; the motion passed 220-207.
The White House fact sheet describes the IRA as significant climate legislation bringing clean energy, pollution reduction, resilience, and wildfire investments to Washington.
DelBene and Schrier led colleagues demanding DOE reverse termination of Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub funding.
Assessments
DelBene has delivered policy action within the federal office context: she sponsored the National Landslide Preparedness Act, which became Public Law 116-323, addressing landslide and disaster preparedness risks relevant to the Pacific Northwest. She also voted for final House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, a major enacted climate law with documented clean energy, resilience, wildfire, and pollution-reduction benefits for Washington. More recent bills and funding announcements show continued same-office climate and resilience efforts, though several are not enacted. Because the promise was broad, enacted climate/resilience policy action is enough for delivery, with effort credit also warranted for continued legislative attempts.