Civil Rights
February 12, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today called on leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly bring the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization to the floor for a vote. Earlier today, the Senate passed a strong VAWA Reauthorization bill, by a bipartisan vote of 78 to 22.
Issues:Civil Rights
February 7, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici today released the following statement in celebration of Black History Month. February has been commemorated as Black History Month in America every year since 1976.
Issues:Civil Rights
February 5, 2013
Current Law Covers Only Half of All Americans