Housing and Homelessness

Bonamici, Thompson, McCollum, Stefanik, DeSaulnier, Comer Introduce Bipartisan Update to Anti-Poverty Grant Program

September 2, 2021

Press Release

Community Action Agencies have been working tirelessly to reduce poverty in our communities for decades.

Issues:EducationHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Rent Eviction Moratorium: New extension now in place

August 5, 2021

In The News

Curry Coastal Pilot

Rent Eviction Moratorium: New extension now in place

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici has released details about an extension to the federal eviction moratorium. Several months ago, Congress provided funding to help renters get through the pandemic. Many Oregonians are still trying to access the assistance, which is also available to landlords, a release from Bonamici's office states.

Issues:Housing and Homelessness

Bonamici Helps Pass American Rescue Plan to Send Important Relief to Oregonians

February 26, 2021

Press Release

Our communities need more help. The American Rescue Plan will give security to struggling families, hope to business owners, and fuel to our vaccination efforts.

Issues:EducationHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Bonamici Celebrates Passage of Equality Act

February 25, 2021

Press Release

Our LGBTQ friends, neighbors, colleagues, and community members should not miss an educational opportunity, or be denied housing, credit, or health care because of who they are or who they love.

Issues:Civil RightsEducationHealth CareHousing and Homelessness

Bonamici Helps Secure Relief, Unemployment Benefits, Cash Assistance for Oregonians

December 21, 2020

Press Release

The pandemic has raged for nearly a year, threatening the health of Oregonians and pushing many working families to the brink of financial collapse.

Issues:EducationHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Oregon Delegation Urges FEMA to Approve Direct Housing Assistance for Wildfire Victims

October 5, 2020

Press Release

In times of disaster, people seek comfort and safety in their homes.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHousing and Homelessness

Bonamici Statement on Updated COVID-19 Relief Package

October 1, 2020

Press Release

As the coronavirus death toll tragically surpasses 200,000 and the pandemic continues to devastate our communities and economy, the American people need relief.

Issues:EducationHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Oregon Delegation Pushes Federal Emergency Management Agency for Urgently Needed Housing Assistance as State Reels from Unprecedented Wildfire Damage

September 22, 2020

Press Release

With several large fires still burning across the state, the full scale of damage will not be known for several weeks. What we do know is that thousands of families have lost their homes and will be in need of transitional housing and longer term relief.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHousing and Homelessness

‘Can’t be more thankful’: Rep. Bonamici visits WashCo fire crews

September 19, 2020

In The News

KOIN

‘Can’t be more thankful’: Rep. Bonamici visits WashCo fire crews

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici stopped in Washington County Saturday afternoon to thank firefighters for their efforts in battling the Chehalem Mountain Fire.

She met with crews from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and heard from firefighters about what they needed to finish putting out hotspots from the wildfire.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHousing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Live updates: Oregon wildfire damage approved for federal disaster declaration

September 15, 2020

In The News

OPB

Live updates: Oregon wildfire damage approved for federal disaster declaration

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Beaverton, noted the approval in a tweet saying she appreciated it was done quickly "so we can promptly send more help where it is desperately needed."

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHousing and Homelessness