Education
To assist working parents and children, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, who serves Oregon's 1st congressional district, launched the Oregon Child Care Advisory Board earlier this month. The board is composed of 12 members selected by Bonamici every two years. The board will advise the congresswoman on issues related to child care, including how federal legislation can be used to support children and working mothers effectively, such as the $50 billion Child Care Stabilization Fund, passed by the House of Representatives, which Bonamici introduced.
Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, D-Portland, introduced the Child Care is Essential Act at the end of July to establish a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization Fund to give grants to families and providers. It passed in the house and is stalled in the senate.
Wyden said he's working on a bill that would provide $175 billion for elementary and secondary education to provide for digital programming, technology and other materials. He also wants the Legislature to provide $1 billion to provide broadband access to rural communities.