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February 12, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s State of the Union Address.


January 22, 2013

Beaverton, Ore.—Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today announced that she has been selected to serve on two subcommittees of the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee. Bonamici is now a member of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training and the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.


January 21, 2013

Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement following the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.

“President Obama today laid out a unifying message and a clear direction for his second term. From strengthening our economy and passing a budget that responsibly reduces our deficit, to reforming our immigration system, taking action to address climate change, and preventing gun violence, our country has some difficult decisions to make.


December 20, 2012

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) announced today that she has been appointed as a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for the 113th Congress. The committee oversees federal education programs and initiatives across agencies, including the No Child Left Behind Act and Higher Education Act. Committee jurisdiction also includes oversight of federal labor laws and workforce training programs.

Issues:Education

July 7, 2012
A bill in Congress would pay for training needed by workers for success in today's jobs.

June 21, 2012
Introduces First Major Piece of Legislation - Workforce Infrastructure for Skilled Employees (WISE) Investment Act

May 18, 2012
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) today voted against a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) because of provisions that severely weaken the effectiveness of the existing law.