Jobs and Economy
Information regarding my stance on Jobs and Economy issues.
EUGENE, Ore. -- Financial help could soon be on its way for child care workers in the form of $50 billion.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Sen. Jeff Merkley, and Sen. Ron Wyden called on leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide $50 billion to support the already-struggling child care sector in the next coronavirus pandemic response package.
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.
"It is my understanding there is bipartisan agreement that it is not enough," she said.
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.
The relief package included Bonamici's Advocating for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act, which will make sure seniors in long term care facilities have access to support advocates during the crisis.