Energy and Environment

Bonamici, Chavez-DeRemer, Schrier, Newhouse Lead Bipartisan Call to Support Pacific NW Maple Growers

October 18, 2023

Press Release

The Acer Program has been fundamental to the success of the burgeoning maple syrup industry in the Pacific Northwest.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Oregon Delegation Announces Approval of Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration

October 13, 2023

Press Release

This declaration will benefit the Pacific NW’s fishing industry, workers, and economy.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Hoyle Announce BOEM to hold Public Meetings for Comments on Offshore Wind Energy

September 6, 2023

Press Release

Offshore wind has great potential to help address the climate crisis with clean energy while creating thousands of good construction and technician jobs.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Bonamici request would upgrade park facilities for emergency use

August 19, 2023

In The News

Pamplin Media

Bonamici request would upgrade park facilities for emergency

“We just need more facilities available to people for emergencies,” Bonamici, a Democrat from Beaverton, told reporters at the end of the tour on Thursday, Aug. 17.

“It is amazing that they are collaborating and have a plan to be ready for our community. We need to send a message that we are here for you, particularly as we see more extreme weather, like we saw this week.”

Issues:Energy and Environment

Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Hoyle Press Feds to Provide More Opportunities for Oregon Coast to Weigh in on Draft Wind Energy Areas

August 11, 2023

Press Release

Deploying clean energy is imperative to move our country forward and meet our climate goals, but it’s also important to have robust community engagement throughout the entire process to ensure any project is done responsibly.

Issues:Energy and Environment

U.S. ag secretary touts Biden climate agenda as boost for rural America in Oregon visit

July 31, 2023

In The News

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Ag secretary touts Biden climate agenda as boost for rural America in Oregon vi…

The Labor Day 2020 fires in the state sparked more awareness about the danger fire can pose and the climate crisis in general, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, a Democrat, said.

“We are at a crisis moment,” she said.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Amid Historic Heat, Sens. Markey, Padilla, Sinema and Reps. Bonamici, Strickland, Gallego Announce Legislation to Direct $100 Million to Combat Health Risks of Extreme Heat

July 28, 2023

Press Release

Heat-related deaths are preventable, tragic, and too common.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Bonamici, Wyden, Salinas, Casten Introduce Legislation to Improve Soil Health, Crop Resilience and Address the Climate Crisis

July 27, 2023

Press Release

Farmers rely on healthy soil to grow crops and feed our communities. Encouraging agricultural methods that absorb carbon in soil will not only increase soil health and crop resilience, but also reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Bonamici, Dingell Lead Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Remove PFAS from Firefighter Gear

July 20, 2023

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Sam Graves (R-MO), Tom Kean, Jr.

Issues:Energy and Environment

House Passes Bonamici Plan to Extend Aviation Consumer Advocate, Encourage Development of Low-Carbon Fuel Alternatives

July 20, 2023

Press Release

We have an opportunity to make flying easier for consumers and better for our planet.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTransportation and Infrastructure