Energy and Environment

September 25, 2020

Politico

Eighty-five Democratic lawmakers, led by Reps. Jamie Raskin (Md.), Suzanne Bonamici (Ore.) and Kathy Castor (Fla.), wrote to the Commerce Department on Thursday to oppose the appointment of David Legates to NOAA, saying he will "discredit the dedicated researchers at NOAA in their essential work." The agency recently hired Legates, an academic who has questioned the seriousness of climate change, for a top political role, riling many in the agency.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Bonamici Bill to Boost Marine Energy Passes House in Clean Energy Package

September 24, 2020

Press Release

As we transition to a 100 percent clean energy economy, we have the opportunity to capture the power of the ocean, waves, tides, and currents to help mitigate the climate crisis.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Oregon Delegation Presses Trump Administration to Expedite Burned Area Emergency Response for Oregon Wildfires

September 24, 2020

Press Release

A combination of climate change, historic droughts, a lack of proper forest management, dry forest conditions, and strong winds have brought a series of catastrophic wildfires to Oregon.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Bonamici, Raskin & Castor Lead 85 House Members in Opposing the Appointment of Climate Denier David Legates to NOAA Leadership

September 24, 2020

Press Release

The acidic ocean and devastating wildfires demonstrate that the climate crisis is real in Oregon, as it is across the country and around the planet.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Oregon Delegation Presses FEMA for Wildfire Aid with Removal and Disposal of Hazardous Waste and Solid Waste Debris

September 22, 2020

Press Release

These resources would help the state respond to more than 3,800 homes and structures that have already been destroyed by the wildfires. Funding would support an inventory of the damage, the creation of staging areas for response, and plans for disposing any hazardous materials.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Committee Members Request GAO Examination of the Impact of More Frequent and Severe Wildfires on Air Quality and Public Health

September 22, 2020

Press Release

Increasingly frequent and severe wildfires, as well as lengthening wildfire seasons, are erasing decades of air quality improvements in many areas of the country.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Oregon Delegation Pushes Federal Emergency Management Agency for Urgently Needed Housing Assistance as State Reels from Unprecedented Wildfire Damage

September 22, 2020

Press Release

With several large fires still burning across the state, the full scale of damage will not be known for several weeks. What we do know is that thousands of families have lost their homes and will be in need of transitional housing and longer term relief.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHousing and Homelessness

‘Can’t be more thankful’: Rep. Bonamici visits WashCo fire crews

September 19, 2020

In The News

KOIN

‘Can’t be more thankful’: Rep. Bonamici visits WashCo fire crews

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici stopped in Washington County Saturday afternoon to thank firefighters for their efforts in battling the Chehalem Mountain Fire.

She met with crews from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and heard from firefighters about what they needed to finish putting out hotspots from the wildfire.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHousing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Oregon Delegation Introduces Legislation to Reduce Financial Burdens on States and Communities Facing Emergencies and Major Disasters, including Wildfires and Hurricanes, amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

September 16, 2020

Press Release

COVID-19 has strained budgets at every level, leaving our cities, counties, and state with few resources to respond to the most devastating fires we've seen in decades.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Oregon Delegation Announces Federal Public Health Emergency for Oregon as Smoke Continues to Blanket State

September 16, 2020

Press Release

Smoke is making it hazardous to breathe in Oregon – a threat that is severely compounded by the pandemic.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHealth Care