Energy and Environment

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

July 20, 2023

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

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTransportation and Infrastructure

SEEC Climate Jobs Task Force Leaders Urge Good Jobs Principles at DOE

July 11, 2023

We write to congratulate you on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proactive implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These laws will retain and create family sustaining union jobs that will give all workers in the United States the opportunity to enter the middle-class, while simultaneously preventing the worst impacts of climate change and lowering energy costs for consumers.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici and Blumenauer Announce $2.5 Million to Expand Oregon Solar Energy Workforce

June 20, 2023

Press Release

Last Congress we passed robust investments in renewable energy that will jumpstart our clean energy future. And importantly, we also passed some of the largest investments in America’s workers.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and EconomyTechnology and Innovation

Bonamici, Wittman, Pallone, Pingree Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Aquaculture Farmers and Harvesters

June 8, 2023

Press Release

Shellfish harvesters and seaweed farmers play an essential role in our food supply, but historically they haven’t received the support they need to reach their full potential.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Bonamici Statement on Debt Ceiling Vote

May 31, 2023

Statements

It would be devastating for our country to default, but I could not in good conscience vote for a plan to lift the debt ceiling that would harm some of the most vulnerable people in our country and undermine bedrock environmental laws.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Oregon Lawmakers: $52 Million USDA Seafood Purchasing Agreement to Boost Oregon’s Economy

May 8, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Oregon’s U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Val Hoyle (D-OR-04), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05), and Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06), announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved $52 million to purchase Pacific Groundfish and Seafood Products.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Bonamici, González-Colón, Huffman, Salazar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Sexual Harassment & Assault at NOAA

April 28, 2023

Press Release

NOAA’s scientists and researchers are doing critical work to advance our knowledge of the ocean and climate.

Issues:Civil RightsEnergy and Environment

Oregon Delegation Urges Commerce to Declare Fishery Resource Disaster in Oregon

April 25, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Val Hoyle, and Andrea Salinas said today they are urging the Department of Commerce to issue an expedited declaration of a fishery resource disaster for Oregon, which would trigger immediate federal aid.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Bonamici talks the Parent/Student Bill of Rights, Trump indictment

April 6, 2023

In The News

KPTV

Bonamici talks the Parent and Student Bill of Rights, Trump indictment

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici sat down with FOX 12 on Thursday to talk about about gun violence, the Bill of Rights for Students and Parents, climate change, Former President Donald Trump’s indictment, expanding broadband internet access, and more.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentGun Violence PreventionTechnology and Innovation

Ahead of Global Asbestos Awareness Week, Merkley, Bonamici Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Ban Asbestos and Save Lives

March 30, 2023

Press Release

It is unacceptable that the United States continues to allow the importation, manufacture, and distribution of asbestos—a known carcinogen that has killed too many people in our country.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHealth Care