Jobs and Economy

Dems want info on Labor Dept hiding unfavorable report on impacts of tip-pooling rule

February 2, 2018

The Hill

Dems want info on Labor Dept hiding unfavorable report on impacts of tip-poolin…

House Democrats are giving Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta until Monday to hand over the agency's economic analysis for its proposed tip-pooling rule.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Bonamici Responds to State of the Union

January 31, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following response to President Trump’s State of the Union address.

Issues:Civil RightsConsumer ProtectionEducationEnergy and EnvironmentFiscal ResponsibilityForeign Affairs and National SecurityGun Violence PreventionHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and EconomyReproductive RightsSeniorsTechnology and InnovationTradeTransportation and InfrastructureVeterans

Bonamici visits small-business lending platform

January 30, 2018

In The News

Beaverton Valley Times

Bonamici visits small-business lending platform

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and her hosts at Mirador had different things to talk about during her recent visit to the small-business lending platform in Portland.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionJobs and Economy

NW Congressional Reaction To SOU Speech

January 30, 2018

In The News

KXL

NW Congressional Reaction To SOU Speech

Washington DC – Northwest members of Congress are reacting to President Trump's State of the Union address last night. Oregon's lone Republican Congressman, Greg Walden says " I thought the President gave a good speech. I think it was important he talked about taking better care of our veterans.

Issues:Civil RightsJobs and Economy

Bonamici Invites Oregon Dreamer to 2018 State of the Union

January 26, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici announced that a Dreamer from NW Oregon will be joining her at the President’s State of the Union Address on January 30.

Issues:Civil RightsForeign Affairs and National SecurityJobs and Economy

Bonamici Convenes Discussion in Washington County about Opioid Crisis

January 26, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici convened a discussion about the opioid crisis with Washington County Commissioner Bob Terry, Sheriff Pat Garrett, health care providers, social service providers, and people in recovery.

Issues:Health CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Bonamici Statement on End of Government Shutdown

January 22, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) made the following statement about reopening of the federal government.

Issues:Foreign Affairs and National SecurityJobs and Economy

Bonamici Statement on Short Term Government Funding Bill

January 18, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement after voting against a proposal to fund the government for one month.

Issues:Civil RightsFiscal ResponsibilityHealth CareJobs and Economy

Bonamici Condemns Consumer Bureau for Relaxing Regulations on Predatory Payday Lenders

January 17, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s announcement that they will reconsider their payday lending rule and remove or relax protections that stop predatory payday lenders from cheating consumers.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionJobs and Economy

Merkley, Bonamici decry cannabis decision

January 15, 2018

In The News

St. Helens Chronicle

Merkley, Bonamici decry cannabis decision

Sen. Jeff Merkley released the following statement after reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions will rescind key federal policy that has effectively allowed states to determine their own cannabis laws:

Issues:Jobs and Economy