Civil Rights

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) released the following statement in response to the White House's announcement that President Obama will issue an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement in response to a U.S. District Judge’s ruling that overturns Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage.

Beaverton, OR – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici spoke with LGBTQ seniors and advocates today about her legislation to reauthorize the Older Americans Act (OAA) and emphasized how the bill recognizes the needs of LGBTQ seniors.

Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today announced that she has been selected to serve on the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, & Pensions (HELP). She will depart the subcommittee on Workforce Protections, but remain on the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urging them to prioritize funding for federal defender services in current budget negotiations.