Housing and Homelessness

Bonamici Helps Fund Government; Sends Bill With $35.5M for Community Projects in NW Oregon to Biden’s Desk

December 23, 2022

This funding package is great news for Oregonians.

Issues:Child CareCivil RightsConsumer ProtectionEducationEnergy and EnvironmentForeign Affairs and National SecurityHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and EconomyTechnology and InnovationTransportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici Statement for the Record on Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Omnibus Appropriations Bill 

December 23, 2022

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I rise today in support of the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill. 

Issues:Child CareConsumer ProtectionEducationEnergy and EnvironmentForeign Affairs and National SecurityHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and EconomySeniorsTechnology and InnovationTransportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici Introduces Bill to Make Child Care Available at Affordable Housing Buildings

December 1, 2022

Press Release

Too many families struggle to find affordable child care in their communities.

Issues:EducationHousing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Bonamici, Blumenauer, DeFazio Call for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Financing Fix

November 18, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON DC [11/18/2022] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), and Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) urged House leadership to include provisions that would improve effectiveness of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) in any end-of-year tax legislation.

Issues:Housing and Homelessness

Oregon Delegation Announces $48.4M to Help Oregonians Pay Heating Costs this Winter

November 3, 2022

Press Release

Keeping homes warm in the winter is essential to the well-being of Oregonians.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHousing and HomelessnessTransportation and Infrastructure

Congressional visit centers on manufactured housing

September 23, 2022

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Congressional visit centers on manufactured housing

Oregon U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici visited Columbia County Thursday, Sept. 1 with a tour of the Deer River Cooperative Mobile Home Park in Clatskanie.

Bonamici said manufactured housing plays an essential role in addressing the current housing crisis, but it needs to be affordable for families and individuals.

Issues:Housing and Homelessness

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests Approximately $41.4 Million to Boost Forest Products Industry in Oregon Through American Rescue Plan Regional Challenge

September 2, 2022

Press Release

Congratulations to the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition on winning a $41.4 million grant through the Build Back Better Regional Challenge.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHousing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Housing and Homelessness

House Passes Funding For 10 Bonamici Community Projects

July 20, 2022

Press Release

I’m grateful that the House approved funding I requested for ten community projects that will make our communities stronger, safer, and more equitable.

Issues:Climate Action PlanEnergy and EnvironmentHousing and HomelessnessJobs and EconomyTechnology and InnovationTransportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici, García Introduce Legislation to Protect Manufactured Homebuyers from Predatory Practices

July 12, 2022

Press Release

Predatory lenders should not be able to take advantage of people buying and financing a manufactured home.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionHousing and Homelessness