Education

Bonamici Statement In Support of Passage of Coronavirus Relief Package

March 27, 2020

The coronavirus has quickly and severely disrupted the lives of people in NW Oregon and across the country, putting the health of loved ones at risk and jeopardizing our economic security.

Issues:EducationHealth CareJobs and EconomySeniors

Statement for the Record in Support of H.R. 748, the CARES Act

March 27, 2020

Statements

Our country is suffering from a pandemic on an unimaginable scale, and this legislation will provide critical support to workers and families, small businesses, healthcare providers, student loan borrowers, and people struggling to make ends meet.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducationHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and EconomySeniors

Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak

March 20, 2020

Press Release

As the country takes necessary measures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, that economic activity – and the millions of jobs associated with it – is deeply endangered.

Issues:Education

Bonamici Bill to Feed Children During COVID-19 School Closures Passes House

March 14, 2020

Press Release

We know that many children across the country rely on school meals to combat food insecurity, which is why I am proud that the Families First bill includes my legislation to make sure children can still access school meals during closures.

Issues:EducationHealth CareJobs and Economy

Brown: ‘Coronavirus pushed schools to breaking point’

March 13, 2020

In The News

Koin

Brown: ‘Coronavirus pushed schools to breaking point’

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Hours after announcing Oregon schools would stay open, Gov. Kate Brown changed her mind and closed them Thursday night.

Issues:Education

Bonamici Statement on Coronavirus-Related School Closures in Oregon

March 13, 2020

Statements

Temporarily closing schools is a difficult decision, and I know it was not taken lightly.

Issues:EducationHealth Care

Congress Addresses Food Insecurity in Its Legislative Response to COVID-19

March 12, 2020

In The News

Civil Eats

Congress Addresses Food Insecurity in Its Legislative Response to COVID-19

The COVID–19 Child Nutrition Response Act intends to resolve that issue. Sponsored by Representatives James Comer (R-Kentucky) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon), the bipartisan bill "will create a nationwide waiver authority, allow school officials to distribute food in any number of settings across all nutrition programs, and allow for flexibility on meal components if food supply or procurement is disrupted."

Issues:Education

Bonamici, Comer Introduce Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures

March 11, 2020

Press Release

As we continue to take necessary precautions because of the coronavirus, we must make sure that students can access nutritious meals if their schools are closed.

Issues:EducationHealth Care

Chemawa Indian School leaders speak on past investigations, new directions

March 11, 2020

In The News

Statesman Journal

Chemawa Indian School leaders speak on past investigations, new directions

For the first time since a federal gag order prohibiting staff and students at Chemawa Indian School from speaking publicly about abuse allegations was lifted, leaders of the Native American boarding school are sharing their side of the story.

Issues:Education

Congress jumps into virus fight with food, economic relief plans

March 11, 2020

In The News

Pamplin Media

Congress jumps into virus fight with food, economic relief plans

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici joined Republican U.S. Rep. James Comer of Kentucky Wednesday, March 11, to introduce the COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act. The bill creates a nationwide waiver authority allowing school officials to distribute food in any setting for students and their families during emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic.

Issues:Education