Education

Child care system 'crippled' by pandemic, needs 'influx of resources' to survive; Cowlitz County better than neighbors

February 5, 2021

The Daily News

Child care system 'crippled' by pandemic, needs 'influx of resources' to surviv…

In the last legislative session Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, D-Portland, introduced the Child Care is Essential Act to establish a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization Fund to give grants to families and providers, but it stalled in the senate.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Democratic Women’s Caucus Leads Letter to President Biden Urging Prioritization of Child Care Relief and Recovery in Reconciliation Packages

February 2, 2021

Press Release

The pandemic made a bad situation worse, with women and people of color paying the price.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Bill Would Create One Million New Apprenticeships

January 29, 2021

In The News

The Imprint

Bill Would Create One Million New Apprenticeships

The National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 defines states' responsibilities in setting up and running the program with annual federal funding and requires the federal departments of Education and Labor to support the creation and expansion of youth apprenticeships, college consortiums and data sharing. The bill is also led by Democratic Reps. Donald Norcross of New Jersey (D) and Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon as well as Republican Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, David McKinley of West Virginia and Don Bacon of Nebraska.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Democrats Introduce Legislation to Invest $15 Billion in Workforce Training as Pandemic Unemployment Crisis Continues

January 28, 2021

Press Release

As we continue to face the dire economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, our workers and workforce systems need immediate support.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Levin, Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Improve Quality of Apprenticeships

January 28, 2021

Press Release

Workers across Northwest Oregon and the entire country are able to access meaningful employment through Registered Apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and youth apprenticeships.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Bonamici Leads 8 Members of Congress with Ties to Community Colleges in Call to Work with First Lady Biden

January 26, 2021

Press Release

We know firsthand the power and potential of community colleges to open the doors to new opportunities.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Bonamici, Clark Call on Biden to Include Child Care in COVID-19 Relief

January 26, 2021

Press Release

The child care crisis will continue to impair our economic recovery unless we invest significant resources to help children, workers, and families thrive.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

As Nation Faces Record Unemployment, Bipartisan Group Unveils Legislation to Expand Apprenticeships, Invest in Workforce Training

January 25, 2021

Press Release

In Oregon and around the country, Registered Apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and youth apprenticeships are helping workers gain the skills and support services they need to provide for themselves and their families.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Bonamici, Committee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse

January 25, 2021

Press Release

Children thrive when they grow up in a safe and healthy environment.

Issues:EducationHealth Care

Bonamici Statement on Presidential Inauguration of Biden, Harris

January 20, 2021

Press Release

Today’s inauguration was a hopeful yet solemn occasion, displaying our nation’s resilience and commitment to democracy only two weeks after a violent attack on our Capitol.

Issues:Civil RightsEducationEnergy and EnvironmentHealth CareJobs and Economy