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Jobs and Economy

Information regarding my stance on Jobs and Economy issues.

September 30, 2020

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, whose district includes Warrenton, pressed state health officials Tuesday for answers about the outbreak. Saying she was "deeply concerned," Bonamici questioned if the outbreak had been preceded by complaints about the facility and what steps are being taken to maintain physical distancing in worker housing.


September 29, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC [09/29/20] – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) requested that the Oregon Health Authority and Pacific Seafood hold a virtual community meeting to provide information and address community concerns about the significant COVID-19 outbreak at Pacific's Warrenton facility that resulted in approximately 100 people testing positive for COVID-19.


September 28, 2020
Our communities are facing a long road to recovery that is compounded by the ongoing health and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.

September 24, 2020

To assist working parents and children, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, who serves Oregon's 1st congressional district, launched the Oregon Child Care Advisory Board earlier this month. The board is composed of 12 members selected by Bonamici every two years.


September 24, 2020
Registered Apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and youth apprenticeships help workers access meaningful employment.

September 19, 2020

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.


September 17, 2020
As a mom and a policy maker, I know how important it is to protect the economic security of pregnant workers and working families.

September 16, 2020
COVID-19 has strained budgets at every level, leaving our cities, counties, and state with few resources to respond to the most devastating fires we've seen in decades.

September 16, 2020
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has been extremely challenging for working parents, forcing them to navigate new remote learning programs and search for child care while still working to support their families.

September 13, 2020

Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, D-Portland, introduced the Child Care is Essential Act at the end of July to establish a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization Fund to give grants to families and providers. It passed in the house and is stalled in the senate.