Energy and Environment

Information regarding my stance on Energy and Environment issues.

Bonamici Celebrates Earth Day by Visiting Marine Energy Device at Vigor
April 22, 2019
Press Release
As we transition to a 100 percent clean energy economy, we must recognize that marine energy is an untapped renewable energy source.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Vote set on legislation to fight acidification
April 8, 2019
In The News

E&E News

Vote set on legislation to fight acidification

Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) has an idea for how to battle ocean acidification: Give prizes to the people who come up with the best ideas.

A House Science, Space and Technology panel will vote tomorrow on Kilmer's bipartisan bill, H.R. 1921, the "Ocean Acidification Innovation Act of 2019."

Issues:Energy and Environment
Committee on Climate Crisis hears first testimony
April 5, 2019
In The News

ABC

Committee on Climate Crisis hears first testimony

The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis held its first-ever hearing on Thursday.

The bi-partisan committee took an unusual approach by calling on young leaders from around the country to testify, instead of hearing from typical experts in the field.

18-year-old Aji Piper is suing the U.S. government over climate change.

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici says it was important to hear from young people.

​Read more here

Issues:Energy and Environment
Top Dems Push for Funding to Address the Climate Crisis
April 4, 2019
Press Release
As we consider future budgets and appropriations, we must adjust spending levels to respond to the latest science and to repeated calls from the scientific community to invest in efforts to meaningfully address climate change.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Bonamici, Kilmer, Herrera Beutler, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fight Ocean Acidification
March 28, 2019
Press Release
Coastal communities in Oregon and across the country are already facing the devastating effects of ocean acidification, and we must strengthen our approach.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Opinion: Climate change demands U.S. action now
March 20, 2019
In The News

The Oregonian

Opinion: Climate change demands U.S. action now

By Suzanne Bonamici

Bonamici, a Democrat, represents Oregon's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

We can no longer wait to take bold action on climate change.

Issues:Energy and Environment
Bonamici Statement on Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as EPA Administrator
February 28, 2019
Press Release
The Senate’s confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Administrator of the EPA is deeply disappointing.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Environment Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Bonamici Bill to Address Health of Oceans and Estuaries
February 28, 2019
Press Release
The economic vitality of coastal states like Oregon depends on the health of our oceans, and greenhouse gas emissions and climate change are changing ocean chemistry.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Representatives Young and Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Improve Ocean Data Collection
February 15, 2019
Press Release
Our coastal communities rely on accurate ocean data and monitoring for information on ocean acidification, harmful algal bloom and hypoxia forecasting, tsunami preparedness, navigation, and port security.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Bonamici Co-Sponsors Legislation to Protect Communities from Landslides
February 15, 2019
Press Release
We must do more to help vulnerable communities prepare and respond to landslides.
Issues:Energy and Environment

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