Jobs and Economy

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

March 15, 2018

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

Merkley, Bonamici Announce Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Make Hospitals Safer for Nurses and Patients

February 23, 2018

Press Release

Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici announced that they have introduced bipartisan legislation to make hospitals safer for nurses and patients.

Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy

Bonamici: Opioid Crisis Affects Everyone Including Workers, Employers

February 16, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici joined a Congressional hearing on the affect of the opioid crisis on America’s workplaces, workers, and employers.

Issues:Health CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Bonamici Statement on Cost of Proposed Updates to Federal Higher Education Policies

February 12, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, a leader on the Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released cost estimates for legislation pushed by Committee Republicans that will roll back federal higher education policies.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducationJobs and Economy

Bonamici Statement on Budget Agreement

February 9, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement after voting against a proposal to fund the government through March 23

Issues:Fiscal ResponsibilityForeign Affairs and National SecurityJobs and Economy