Jobs and Economy
Information regarding my stance on Jobs and Economy issues.
May 23, 2017
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Vice Ranking Member of the Education and the Workforce Committee and Top Democrat on the Environment Subcommittee, issued the following statement on President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal.
May 18, 2017
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and Congressman Joe Crowley introduced legislation to give states and cities the authority to create and run retirement savings programs for workers in the private sector who do not have plans through their employers.
May 17, 2017
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici applauded the House Education and the Workforce Committee for passing a bipartisan update to federal Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Issues:EducationJobs and Economy
May 4, 2017
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici voted against legislation that would take away many important protections of the Affordable Care Act, including coverage for pre-existing conditions and essential health benefits.
May 4, 2017
In honor of Small Business Week, Senators Udall, Wyden and Representative Bonamici introduced a bill to increase the number of small businesses that are granted federal contracts .
Issues:Jobs and Economy
May 3, 2017
M. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Senate amendment to H.R. 244, the FY2017 omnibus spending bill. This is not a perfect bill, but many priorities that are important to my constituents in Oregon and people around the country are funded and protected, and it prevents a government shutdown.
May 2, 2017
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici voted against legislation that could result in workers losing overtime pay. The Working Families Flexibility Act would allow employers to give workers comp time in lieu of overtime pay.