Energy and Environment

House Oceans Caucus Co-Chairs Bonamici, González-Colón Recognize World Oceans Day

June 8, 2022

Press Release

We all benefit from a healthy ocean.

Issues:Energy and Environment

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Bonamici Announces González-Colón as New House Oceans Caucus Co-Chair

May 25, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC [5/25/22] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) announced that Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico) will join her as the new Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Oceans Caucus.

González-Colón is filling the position formerly held by the late Congressman Don Young (R-AK). Bonamici has served as a Co-Chair of the House Oceans Caucus since 2017.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Bonamici Helps House Pass Bill to Crack Down on Gas Price Gouging

May 19, 2022

Press Release

While prices at the pump have been soaring over recent months, oil and gas companies have been raking in record profits and sending large dividends to their shareholders.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEnergy and Environment

Bonamici, Merkley Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Ban Asbestos and Save Lives

May 18, 2022

Press Release

It is long past time for the United States to ban asbestos.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHealth Care

House Passes Bipartisan Update to Anti-Poverty Program Led by Bonamici, Thompson

May 13, 2022

Press Release

Millions of families and individuals across the country benefit from local anti-poverty programs and services backed by the Community Services Block Grant program.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and EconomySeniors

Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici Push to Extend Federal Purchasing of West Coast Seafood

April 28, 2022

Press Release

On average, commercial fishermen on the West Coast deliver more than $500 million in ex-vessel value per annum, accounting for 13% of the value of total U.S. seafood production.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Bonamici tours Tualatin solar panel business on Earth Day

April 26, 2022

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Bonamici tours Tualatin solar panel business on Earth Day

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici spent a portion of Earth Day taking a tour of A&R Solar, a Tualatin company that installs eco-friendly solar panels on homes and businesses. Bonamici finished her Earth Day activities with a visit to Tualatin High School, where she was expected to meet the Tualatin High School Climate Action Club to discuss sustainable climate action goals. Her plans also included hearing about students' advocacy work with the Tigard-Tualatin School District's board on climate issues.

Issues:Climate Action PlanEducationEnergy and Environment

Oregon Delegation Calls on Interior Department to Renew Commitment to Wildfire Response in Oregon

April 26, 2022

Press Release

The checkerboard ownership pattern of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) forest lands in western Oregon is unique, and creates over 14,000 miles of jurisdictional boundary between federal, tribal, state, county and private timberlands.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Bonamici Appointed to Conference on Major U.S. Economic Competitiveness Bill

April 7, 2022

Press Release

It is an honor to be entrusted with shaping the final version of the America COMPETES Act, which will benefit the economy for Oregonians and people across the country for decades to come.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentJobs and EconomyTechnology and InnovationTransportation and Infrastructure

Secretary Walsh, Rep. Bonamici Tour Workforce Training Programs in Oregon

March 29, 2022

Press Release

Oregon is a leader in addressing the skills gap by creating opportunities for more people to access quality jobs.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy