Education
August 1, 2022
In July, Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the Streamlining Income-driven, Manageable Payments on Loans for Education (SIMPLE) Act, which is intended to help prevent borrowers from defaulting on their student loans by automatically enrolling them in income-driven repayment (IDR) plans.
Issues:Education
Bonamici Helps Send Bill to President’s Desk to Strengthen Semiconductor Manufacturing, Grow Economy
July 28, 2022
The pandemic has underscored how important our domestic semiconductor supply chain is to transportation, the energy sector, national security, and scientific advancement.
July 28, 2022
President Joe Biden is the final stop for legislation that the House passed Thursday, July 28, to boost federal aid for semiconductor manufacturing and research.
July 28, 2022
There is tremendous potential for new research and emerging technologies to help close learning gaps, but these projects often lack the funding and support they need to reach our students.
July 27, 2022
Although the Biden-Harris administration has taken encouraging steps to improve student loan forgiveness and income-driven repayment plans, there is more we can do to help borrowers.
Issues:Education
July 21, 2022
The Supreme Court’s disregard for reproductive freedom jeopardizes equal access to opportunity, bodily autonomy, and academic and professional flexibility for millions of women across our nation.
July 21, 2022
In the letter, led by Civil Rights and Human Services subcommittee Chair Suzanne Bonamici, (D-Ore.) lawmakers expressed their concerns with how the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization will affect students.
Issues:EducationReproductive Rights
July 20, 2022
It’s hard for students to learn when they are hungry.
July 13, 2022
The Federal Work Study Program has tremendous potential to help students afford college while obtaining work experience.
Issues:Education