Education

Eye on Northwest Politics: Rep. Bonamici, Portland City Councilor Kanal
Rep. Bonamici: Why We Need the Education Department
March 26, 2025
In The News

Newsweek

Why We Need the Education Department

An act of Congress created the Department of Education and only Congress has the constitutional power to dismantle it. Trump's executive order represents an unprecedented and unconstitutional presidential overreach that, if left unchecked, will have dramatic and negative consequences on the structure of the American government and on democracy.

Issues:Education
Bonamici Strongly Condemns Trump Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education
March 20, 2025
Press Release
Trying to dismantle the Department of Education is a direct attack on students, families, and educators across the country who are seeking a brighter future through education.
Issues:Education
Beaverton educators and Congresswoman rally to protect public education
March 19, 2025
In The News

KATU

Beaverton educators and Congresswoman Bonamici rally to protect public education

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici criticized actions by Donald Trump and Elon Musk targeting the Department of Education, stating, "Donald Trump and Elon Musk are trying to defund and dismantle public education. Their power grab is illegal and unconstitutional, and we won’t stand by and let them get away with it."

Issues:Education
Bonamici Rolls Out Legislative Agenda to Address Housing Crisis
February 13, 2025
Press Release
I hear compelling stories about the urgent need for more affordable housing from people in every corner of NW Oregon.
Issues:EducationHealth CareHousing and Homelessness
Oregon Rep. Bonamici among electeds inexplicably locked out of U.S. Education Department
February 7, 2025
In The News

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Congresswoman Bonamici among electeds inexplicably locked out of U.S. Education…
"Over the years, Democrats and Republicans have had policy differences, but this is way more than a policy difference. This is them dismantling government without the consent of the people,” Bonamici said. “This is not normal. Nothing feels normal right now.”
Issues:Education
Bonamici Leads Effort to Protect Local Public Schools, Public Education
February 5, 2025
Press Release
The overwhelming majority of students in Oregon and across the country attend public schools.
Issues:Education
Bonamici Elected to Lead Democrats on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee
January 16, 2025
Press Release
My passion for strengthening public education inspired me to enter public service.
Issues:Education
BONAMICI, KAINE LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP TO INCLUDE ROBUST CHILD CARE SUPPORT IN ANNUAL FUNDING LEGISLATION
November 25, 2024
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1), Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51), and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11) and U.S.

Issues:Child CareEducation
St. Helens community demands accountability in school abuse allegations at town forum
November 22, 2024
In The News

KATU

St. Helens community demands accountability in school abuse allegations at forum

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, whose congressional district includes St. Helens, put out a statement Friday reading in part:

Issues:Education

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