Energy and Environment

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) is leading Oregon’s congressional delegation in opposition to a plan by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to remove weather monitoring Buoy 46089. The buoy, which sits 85 nautical miles west of Tillamook, Oregon, provides critical early warning data for oncoming storms. NOAA cited cost concerns in a December 2012 announcement of plans to remove the buoy upon its failure. Bonamici and other Oregon lawmakers support repairing the buoy instead.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement applauding City of Beaverton officials, the Obama Administration, State Officials and Other Key Stakeholders for initiating a discussion on sustainable revitalization.

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

Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today announced that she has been elected Ranking Member of the U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment.

“I look forward to leading the Democratic members of the Environment Subcommittee and to substantive collaboration with our colleagues across the aisle,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR). “From climate change to oceanic research, the issues in this subcommittee present important policy questions that must be answered with science to protect our planet.”

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.

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) issued the following statement in response to Dr. Jane Lubchenco’s announcement that she will step down as the Administrator of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in February.

Portland, Ore.—Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) applauded the decision by the International Trade Commission (ITC) to affirm penalties against Chinese solar cell and panel manufacturers in response to their flooding the U.S. market with cheap, illegally subsidized solar products.