Jobs and Economy

Oregon Delegation Urges Swift Distribution of Emergency COVID-19 Funds to Health Care Providers

April 8, 2020

The Administration must meet these heroes on the front lines and deliver these Congressionally appropriated dollars without delay to those in need.

Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy

Some small business owners sharing problems accessing federal aid

April 8, 2020

In The News

KATU

Some small business owners sharing problems accessing federal aid

PORTLAND, Ore. — Some business owners in Oregon say they're having trouble accessing federal aid through the Payment Protection Program.

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, told KATU News the $350 billion set aside for the Payment Protection Program is likely not enough.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Accessing Unemployment Insurance Benefits During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 2, 2020

Statements

Many workers across Northwest Oregon are worried about how to pay their April rent or mortgage without a paycheck.

Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy

Bonamici Statement In Support of Passage of Coronavirus Relief Package

March 27, 2020

Press Release

The coronavirus has quickly and severely disrupted the lives of people in NW Oregon and across the country, putting the health of loved ones at risk and jeopardizing our economic security.

Issues:EducationHealth CareJobs and EconomySeniors

Bonamici praises quick House OK of federal aid plan for coronavirus emergency

March 27, 2020

In The News

Pamplin Media

Bonamici praises quick House OK of federal aid plan for coronavirus emergency

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., offered her reaction to House passage Friday, March 27, of the $2 trillion federal aid plan for economic relief linked to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. The bill (HR 748) goes to President Donald Trump.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Statement for the Record in Support of H.R. 748, the CARES Act

March 27, 2020

Statements

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.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducationHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and EconomySeniors

Oregon Delegation Calls for Expedited Approval of Local Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing

March 25, 2020

Press Release

We are deeply alarmed that the current supply of personal protective equipment in Oregon is inadequate to meet the urgent needs of health care workers on the frontlines of responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy

Oregon Delegation Announces Small Businesses Can Now Access Economic Disaster Loans

March 20, 2020

Press Release

I’ve heard from dozens of small businesses and non-profits that have already been devastated by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Small businesses and non-profits employ thousands of workers in NW Oregon, and they drive a significant portion of our economy.

Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy

SBA declares Oregon ‘economic disaster,’ makes small-biz loans available

March 20, 2020

In The News

KTVZ

SBA declares Oregon ‘economic disaster,’ makes small-biz loans available

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Oregon's congressional delegation announced Friday the Small Business Administration has approved Gov. Kate Brown's request to declare the state an economic disaster, paving the way for small businesses to get emergency loans.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

The Show Must Go On

March 20, 2020

In The News

Oregon Business

The Show Must Go On

Portland Center Stage had just opened The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time.

Issues:Jobs and Economy