Consumer Protection
June 8, 2017
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) voted against legislation that guts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and rolls back protections of 2010’s Dodd-Frank financial reform law. The bill would limit the ability of financial regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Stability Oversight Council, to prohibit the risky financial practices that led to the Great Recession.
May 25, 2017
Rep. Peter King and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici announced the establishment of a bipartisan Elder Justice Caucus. The Caucus will help to unify a voice in Congress by bringing together members with a shared interest in preventing elder abuse.
Issues:Consumer ProtectionSeniors
May 18, 2017
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and Congressman Joe Crowley introduced legislation to give states and cities the authority to create and run retirement savings programs for workers in the private sector who do not have plans through their employers.
May 4, 2017
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici voted against legislation that would take away many important protections of the Affordable Care Act, including coverage for pre-existing conditions and essential health benefits.
May 3, 2017
M. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Senate amendment to H.R. 244, the FY2017 omnibus spending bill. This is not a perfect bill, but many priorities that are important to my constituents in Oregon and people around the country are funded and protected, and it prevents a government shutdown.
May 2, 2017
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici voted against legislation that could result in workers losing overtime pay. The Working Families Flexibility Act would allow employers to give workers comp time in lieu of overtime pay.
May 2, 2017
Unfortunately, too many workers in Oregon and across the country are still facing a great deal of economic anxiety. They worry about rent payments, increasing health care costs, saving for retirement, balancing family responsibilities and work, and making ends meet.
April 29, 2017
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici released the following statement on President Trump’s 100th day in office.
April 10, 2017
As millions of Americans prepare to file their taxes, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) has reintroduced a bill to protect taxpayers and their refunds from unscrupulous tax preparers.
Issues:Consumer Protection