Jobs and Economy

Bonamici Helps House Pass Tax Plan to Expand Child Tax Credit, Affordable Housing Construction

January 31, 2024

The Child Tax Credit and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit both make a real difference in the lives of families and in our communities.

Issues:Child CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Bipartisan Group of House Members Introduces Bill to Protect Older Workers from Age Discrimination

December 4, 2023

Press Release

Discrimination should never be tolerated in the workplace. Yet too often, older workers encounter discrimination on the job or when seeking employment.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Why the United States needs a modern WIC program

December 1, 2023

In The News

The Hill

Opinion: Why the United States needs a modern WIC program

We have different political philosophies and represent districts on opposite sides of the country, but we couldn’t agree more on the importance of WIC to our constituents and the country. WIC serves women who are pregnant, postpartum and/or breastfeeding, along with young children up to age 5 — including about half of all infants bo

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Bonamici, Wyden, Crapo, Valadao, Slotkin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Exports of Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts and Other Specialty Crops

November 14, 2023

Press Release

Oregon is world famous for our specialty crops, and products like blueberries and hazelnuts make up a significant portion of our state's export economy. Unfortunately, growers face many barriers to foreign markets, which limit their competitiveness.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Bonamici, Cuellar, Norcross, Dingell Propose Child Care Stipends for Union Apprenticeship Programs

November 14, 2023

Press Release

Washington, DC – In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Donald Norcross (NJ-1), and Debbie Dingell (MI-6) introduced the Apprentice-Related Child Care (ARCC) Act.

Issues:Child CareEducationJobs and Economy

Bonamici Introduces 3 Bipartisan Bills to Expand Job Opportunities

October 25, 2023

Press Release

Investing in workers and workforce training improves lives, strengthens the economy, and offers Oregonians and Americans a path to the middle class.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Bonamici, Chavez-DeRemer, Schrier, Newhouse Lead Bipartisan Call to Support Pacific NW Maple Growers

October 18, 2023

Press Release

The Acer Program has been fundamental to the success of the burgeoning maple syrup industry in the Pacific Northwest.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Oregon Delegation Announces Approval of Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration

October 13, 2023

Press Release

This declaration will benefit the Pacific NW’s fishing industry, workers, and economy.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Bonamici in Buxton: Congresswoman visits Buxton for Public Coast Farm, Salmonberry Trail

September 26, 2023

In The News

The Banks Post

Congresswoman visits Buxton for Public Coast Farm, Salmonberry Trail

U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici found herself in Buxton for at least the second time this year on Friday, September 8, this time touring Public Coast Farm, which has a Fisher Road address and also abuts Highway 26 to one side and the proposed Salmonberry Trail to the other.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Wyden, Bonamici introduce bill to increase student food security

September 26, 2023

In The News

OPB

Wyden and Bonamici introduce bill to increase student food security

About 60% of college students who are eligible for food assistance benefits don’t receive them, according to a federal study.

Federal lawmakers, including Oregon’s Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, introduced legislation Tuesday in hopes of decreasing that percentage.

Issues:Jobs and Economy