Fiscal Responsibility
Information regarding my stance on Fiscal Responsibility issues.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement calling on House Speaker John Boehner to allow a vote on compromise legislation to reopen the government.
"We should be voting on a resolution that will reopen the entire government. Instead, the Speaker is bringing us piecemeal bills that would fund only certain agencies or groups, will not be taken up by the Senate, and would be vetoed by the President."
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) today released the following statement regarding the shutdown of the federal government.
“Today the House leadership forced a government shutdown in an attempt to block or delay implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). I am deeply disappointed. It is a reckless path that will hurt our economy and cast a shadow of instability and uncertainty over the country.
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement about the decision made by House leadership to amend the Senate-passed continuing resolution and delay full implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
Beaverton, Ore.--Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today announced that she must postpone town hall meetings in Banks, Yamhill, Beaverton, and Sauvie Island. The Congresswoman is returning to Washington, DC for emergency votes on a government funding package needed to avert a government shutdown.
“The meetings have been rescheduled for the weekend of October 19-20 at the same locations,” said Bonamici. “I regret any inconvenience, but it is important for me to be in Washington for the discussions, negotiations, and votes to prevent a government shutdown.”