Jobs and Economy
Information regarding my stance on Jobs and Economy issues.
Beaverton, Ore. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today joined with Handful Sportsbra CEO Jennifer Ferguson to tout her efforts to encourage more companies to relocate manufacturing to the United States. Handful recently announced a decision to “onshore” production, moving manufacturing from China to Oregon.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today voted against H.R. 1406–legislation that would allow private employers to avoid paying overtime wages to employees working more than 40 hours per week if they offer their employees “comp” time off instead.
Washington, DC—Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) this week led a group of 76 Members of Congress working to restore Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I funding cut by the sequester.
Washington, DC--Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement in reaction to Nike’s decision to expand in Washington County.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today voted against H.R. 1120; legislation that would effectively bring to a halt the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) by prohibiting the Board from carrying out any decision finalized after January 3, 2012.
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) are urging major banks to allow consumers to block automatic withdrawals taken from their accounts by Internet-based payday lenders. In a letter to the CEOs of the five largest U.S.
Washington, D.C.— Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) has joined with Representative Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and 17 other Members of Congress in questioning the legal basis for retroactive cuts to federal Secure Rural Schools funds that have already been dispersed.