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Jobs and Economy

Information regarding my stance on Jobs and Economy issues.

March 14, 2020
We know that many children across the country rely on school meals to combat food insecurity, which is why I am proud that the Families First bill includes my legislation to make sure children can still access school meals during closures.

February 14, 2020

Researchers are raising questions about the growing array of new digital tools employers are using to streamline the hiring process.


February 6, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC [2/6/20] – Today the House passed major legislation to strengthen workers' rights.


January 22, 2020

U.S. Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici were among those named by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to a working group on the agreement, which was amended to deal with concerns House Democrats raised on labor and environmental standards, drug pricing and enforcement provisions.

In a statement timed with the Dec. 19 vote, Bonamici said this:


January 15, 2020
By supporting the bipartisan Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, we can protect the civil rights of older workers who are striving to provide for themselves and their families.

January 15, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to enact new protections against age discrimination in the workplace, approving a bill that supporters say will give older workers the same safeguards other protected groups enjoy.


January 14, 2020
As a mom and a policymaker, I know how important it is for pregnant workers to be able to work and stay healthy during pregnancy.

January 14, 2020

Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) talked about House legislation designed to protect older Americans from job discrimination.


January 12, 2020

The U.S. House has committed to voting on a comprehensive bill supporting union organizing before Presidents' Day.


January 12, 2020

"Under the 41-year-old law, it's very, very challenging for pregnant women to bring a claim and to prevail to get the support and relief that they need," said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, a Democrat from Oregon.