Jobs and Economy

Bonamici Supports Robust Economic Plan to Prepare Students and Workers for the 21st Century

April 27, 2018

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici made the following statement on Congressional Democrats’ economic agenda, A Better Deal: Tools to Succeed in the 21st Century.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Bonamici Proposal to Encourage On-The-Job Training in STEM Fields Clears Key Hurdle

April 17, 2018

Press Release

A proposal by Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) to strengthen work-based learning programs was accepted as an amendment to a bill passed by the House Science Committee.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Bonamici Statement on Simplifying Student Loan Discharge for Disabled Veterans

April 17, 2018

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC [04/17/18] – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, a leader on the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement after the Departments of Education and Veterans Affairs

Issues:EducationJobs and EconomyVeterans

Bonamici Statement on Long-Term Government Funding Bill

March 22, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a bill to fund the government through September.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentFiscal ResponsibilityForeign Affairs and National SecurityGun Violence PreventionHealth CareJobs and EconomyVeterans

Bonamici, Kilmer Expand Opportunities for Students to Gain Valuable Work Experience

March 15, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and Congressman Derek Kilmer introduced legislation to modernize the Federal Work Study Program.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Wyden, Bonamici Push for Lifeline Funding for Rural Counties in Must-Pass Government Funding Bill

March 6, 2018

Press Release

Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici along with a bipartisan group of members of Congress and county commissioners from across the country, today urged Congress to provide long-term, lifeline funding for rural counties in upcoming must-pass legislation.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Bonamici, Committee Democrats Promote Bold Solution to Ensure Universal Access to Quality Child Care for Working Families

March 6, 2018

Press Release

WASHINGTON – TODAY, the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education (ECESE) held a hearing entitled, "Strengthening Welfare to Work with Child Care." Across the country, far too many working families lack access to affordable, high-quality child care. In many states, the cost of child care is higher than the cost of attending college.

Issues:EducationHealth CareJobs and Economy

New Labor Department Proposal Could Cause Increased Wage Theft, Inequality

February 28, 2018

In The News

Sojourner's Magazine

New Labor Department Proposal Could Cause Increased Wage Theft, Inequality

A controversial Department of Labor proposal could cost service workers billions of dollars in tips, experts say — and female service workers would be hit the hardest.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Bonamici announces six town hall meetings

February 28, 2018

In The News

St. Helens Chronicle

Bonamici announces six town hall meetings

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced six town hall meetings across the First Congressional District, which includes Washington, Yamhill, Clatsop, and Columbia counties and part of Multnomah County.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHealth CareJobs and EconomySeniors

Bonamici Blasts Department of Education for Blocking State Consumer Protection Laws

February 27, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement after reports that the Department of Education is planning to block states from regulating student loan collection companies:

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducationJobs and Economy