Veterans

Our veterans served and sacrificed for our freedom, and we must hold up our end of the bargain. As the proud daughter of a Navy veteran, I have a deep appreciation for those who have served our country. I am committed to protecting the benefits that our veterans have earned.

I also support efforts to aid veterans after they leave active service. We must do more to end veteran homelessness, increase employment opportunities for veterans, and help veterans access quality, affordable higher education.

Veterans also have unique health care needs. Women veterans need access to comprehensive health care, and veterans of all ages need access to mental health services. Veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War may need different health care services than veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. And veterans in rural areas should be able to access the same services and benefits as those in urban areas.

When I visit with veterans at the Portland VA, at the North Coast Clinic in Warrenton, or over coffee in their communities, I am inspired by their deep love of country and commitment to service. If you or a family member are a veteran in need of assistance, my office is available to help: please call my Beaverton office at 503-469-6010 or email me here.

More on Veterans

Local leaders shed light on suicide among veterans
November 10, 2017
In The News

KOIN

Local leaders shed light on suicide among veterans

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three Oregon Congress members visited the Veteran Affairs Medical Center Friday to bring attention to a major problem — veterans committing suicide at an alarming rate.

Sen. Ron Wyden and Congress members Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici met with veteran Erin Miller who now works as a crisis intervention specialist for Lines for Life.

Miller served in Iraq in 2005, but now dedicates her time to helping veterans who are contemplating suicide.

"Spreading the word, we can definitely help, I believe," Miller said.

Issues: Veterans
Oregon legislators tackle suicide among veterans
November 10, 2017
In The News

KATU News

Oregon legislators tackle suicide among veterans

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's legislators are looking to address what they call is an overlooked problem plaguing our military veterans - suicide.

Government studies show veterans are about 22 percent more likely to commit suicide than the rest of the population. It's 2.5 times more prominent among women who have served.

Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici talked about tackling the epidemic Friday during a visit to the Veteran's Hospital in SW Portland.

Issues: Veterans
Lawmakers announce arrival of Oregon photo exhibit at U.S. Capitol
October 25, 2017
In The News

The Argus Observer

Lawmakers announce arrival of Oregon photo exhibit at U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Dist.1, on Tuesday announced that "I Am Not Invisible"— a powerful exhibit featuring the stories and contributions of Oregon's women veterans — has arrived in Washington, D.C. It will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol through Thursday.

After seeing the exhibit in Oregon, Merkley and Bonamici were instrumental in getting the display — which was organized by the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs and Portland State University.

Issues: Veterans
Bonamici Rejects Republican Budget; Votes for Alternative Version that will Help Working Families
October 5, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC [10/05/17] – Today Congresswoman Bonamici released the following statement after voting against the Congressional Republican's budget bill, which lays the groundwork for massive tax reform through a process known as reconciliation.

Issues: Education Energy and Environment Fiscal Responsibility Foreign Affairs and National Security Health Care Jobs and Economy Veterans
Congresswoman visits Columbia County to host town hall
September 21, 2017
In The News

Columbia County Spotlight

Congresswoman visits Columbia County to host town hall

UPDATED: Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici made an appearance in Columbia County this week, hosting a one-hour town hall at the Columbia City Community Hall on Thursday, Sept. 21.

Roughly 100 people filled the Columbia City building Thursday night to ask the congresswoman questions and voice concerns about national and state policies.

Issues: Health Care Veterans
Update from Congresswoman Bonamici
July 28, 2017
In The News

St. Helens Chronicle

Update from Congresswoman Bonamici

By Representative Suzanne Bonamici

Issues: Consumer Protection Health Care Jobs and Economy Seniors Veterans
Bonamici hears CAT success stories
July 12, 2017
In The News

St. Helens Chronicle

Bonamici hears CAT success stories

Community support agents recently met with a congresswoman to discuss issues related to housing and veteran services. Representatives from Community Action Team (CAT) presented a range of concerns to Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D) during a meeting on July 5 in St. Helens.

Bonamici, who represents the northwest region of the state, began by sharing her background in legal aid, working her way through college while serving low-income families, learning firsthand how legislative policies affect people's lives.

Issues: Housing and Homelessness Jobs and Economy Veterans
Bonamici vows to advocate for social assistance, veterans programs
Bonamici and other elected officials honor the fallen on Memorial Day in Tualatin
Statement-for-the-Record on May 2017 Government Funding Bill
May 3, 2017
Statements

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.

Issues: Consumer Protection Education Energy and Environment Fiscal Responsibility Foreign Affairs and National Security Health Care Housing and Homelessness Jobs and Economy Seniors Transportation and Infrastructure Veterans

Office Locations

U.S. Capitol Building at Twighlight
Washington DC Office
2231 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC  20515
Phone: (202) 225-0855
Fax: (202) 225-9497
Beaverton Building
Beaverton District Office
12725 Southwest Millikan Way
Suite 220
Beaverton, OR  97005
Phone: (503) 469-6010
Fax: (503) 469-6018