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Seniors

Information regarding my stance on Seniors' issues.

February 27, 2024

First District Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici saw the impact of increasing food and housing costs in outer Southwest Portland when she recently toured the pantry for low-income families operated by Neighborhood House.


May 24, 2023
It is unacceptable that decades of discrimination have left many LGBTQI+ seniors without the support and resources they need to stay healthy as they age.

May 18, 2023
Seniors need access to nutritious food so they can live healthy lives.

October 11, 2022
LGBTQI+ seniors should be able to access services and care that meets their unique needs, regardless of where they live.

September 30, 2022
Thank you to the Equality Caucus for selecting me to be the new Chair of the LGBTQ+ Aging Issues Task Force; it is an honor.

September 21, 2022

WASHINGTON DC [9/21/2022] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Congressman John Katko (R-NY), and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced a resolution to designate the week of September 19, 2022, as Malnutrition Awareness Week. The resolution recognizes the importance of federal nutrition programs in combatting malnutrition and hunger.


September 20, 2022

This year marks our nation's 10th observance of Malnutrition Awareness Week. We are a member of Congress and the national coordinator of the Defeat Malnutrition Today coalition. This year we are collaborating on a resolution acknowledging the importance of this week, with a special focus on nutrition as a patient right.


August 12, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act is a transformational piece of legislation that benefits Oregonians and Americans in many ways.