Consumer Protection

Bonamici Statement on Trump Administration’s Move to Repeal Student Protections in Higher Ed

August 10, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC [08/10/18] – Congresswoman Bonamici (OR-01) issued the following statement after the Trump administration moved to repeal the gainful employment rule, which protects students attending career colleges from being burdened by student loan debt that they cannot repay.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducation

Rep. Bonamici shaking the hand of a senior citizen

Working Together, Fighting for Seniors

As a former consumer protection attorney, I know that people with bad intentions frequently take advantage of older Americans. In Congress I serve as a leader of the bipartisan Elder Justice Caucus, where I am fighting to help victims of fraud, hold scammers accountable, and recover stolen money for our seniors. Resources are available to you and your family if you need help. A call to my Beaverton office is a great place to start: 503-469-6010.

Read more about Working Together, Fighting for Seniors

Keeping Seniors Safe from Fraud and Abuse

As a former consumer protection attorney, I know that people with bad intentions frequently take advantage of older Americans. In Congress I serve as a leader of the bipartisan Elder Justice Caucus, where I am fighting to help victims of fraud There are resources for you and your family if you need help. Call my Beaverton office at 503-469-6010.

Read more about Keeping Seniors Safe from Fraud and Abuse

Bonamici Presses DeVos for Answers During First Education Committee Appearance

May 22, 2018

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC [05/22/18] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, a leader on the House Education Committee, questioned Education Secretary Betsy DeVos during the Secretary's first appearance in front of the Committee, 16 months after taking office.

Issues:Civil RightsConsumer ProtectionEducationGun Violence Prevention

Bipartisan Lawmakers Challenge Education Department’s Attempt to Block State Consumer Protection Laws

May 16, 2018

Press Release

Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Rob Bishop, Jared Polis, and Mia Love challenged the Department of Education to reconsider its decision to block states from regulating student loan companies.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducation

Bonamici Slams Mulvaney for Closing CFPB Office for Students

May 9, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici made the following statement after Acting Director Mick Mulvaney announced that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be closing its Office for Students and Young Consumers.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducation

Bonamici Strengthens Consumer Protections for Air Travelers

April 26, 2018

Press Release

The House of Representatives approved a proposal by Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici to improve consumer protections for airline passengers.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionTransportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici & Bass Introduce Bipartisan Resolution on Senior Fraud Awareness

March 9, 2018

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today Congresswomen Karen Bass (D-CA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced a resolution to raise awareness about the barrage of fraud attempts that seniors face nationwide. The resolution encourages Congress to implement policies to prevent senior scams from happening and to improve protections from these scams.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionSeniors

Bonamici Stands Up for Student Loan Borrowers, State Consumer Protection Laws

March 9, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement after the Department of Education announced its plans to block states from regulating student loan servicers and debt collectors

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducation

Bonamici Blasts Department of Education for Blocking State Consumer Protection Laws

February 27, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement after reports that the Department of Education is planning to block states from regulating student loan collection companies:

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducationJobs and Economy