Housing and Homelessness
Information regarding my stance on Housing issues.
September 13, 2020
They specifically asked FEMA to immediately offer help including paying for hotels or other shelter for people who lost their homes or are under evacuation orders.
September 13, 2020
Tens of thousands of Oregonians have been placed under evacuation orders, and hundreds have already lost their homes.
September 11, 2020
Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Representatives Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer, Greg Walden, Kurt Schrader, and Suzanne Bonamici, today announced that the White House has approved the state of Oregon's request for an emergency declaration in response to unprecedented and dangerous wildfires that are blanketing the state.
August 31, 2020
Evictions risk lives, drive families deeper into poverty, further burden overstretched health care systems, and make it much more difficult for the country to contain the coronavirus.
July 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has created stress for families across our country, and many have to decide whether to pay their energy bills or buy food and medication.
June 29, 2020
As July approaches, another month’s rent will soon be due for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet.
Issues:Housing and Homelessness
May 15, 2020
Our nation is experiencing unprecedented job loss as our communities deal with a global health pandemic that is responsible for the deaths of more than 85,000 individuals in our country in just the past few months.
Bonamici Leads 37 Bipartisan Members in Calling for $250M for Anti-Poverty Grants in COVID-19 Relief
May 11, 2020
I’ve spoken with several Community Action Agencies in Northwest Oregon about the increased demand for their services in light of this pandemic.
April 15, 2020
Utility services are especially critical for public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 27, 2020
Our country is suffering from a pandemic on an unimaginable scale, and this legislation will provide critical support to workers and families, small businesses, healthcare providers, student loan borrowers, and people struggling to make ends meet.