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Representatives Young and Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Improve Ocean Data Collection

February 15, 2019 Press Release
Our coastal communities rely on accurate ocean data and monitoring for information on ocean acidification, harmful algal bloom and hypoxia forecasting, tsunami preparedness, navigation, and port security.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Bonamici Co-Sponsors Legislation to Protect Communities from Landslides

February 15, 2019 Press Release
We must do more to help vulnerable communities prepare and respond to landslides.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Bonamici Statement on the Spending Bill Negotiated by the Bipartisan Conference Committee

February 14, 2019 Statements
I rise today to express my support for this government spending bill negotiated by the bipartisan Conference Committee.

Bonamici, Young, Pingree, Posey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Health of Oceans and Estuaries

February 14, 2019 Press Release
Our oceans and estuaries face immediate threats from increasing carbon emissions.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Bonamici Joins Bipartisan Group of House Members to Introduce Bill Protecting Older Workers from Age Discrimination

February 14, 2019 Press Release
Americans are living and working longer, and we must do all we can to make sure they are protected from age discrimination.
Issues:
Jobs and Economy

Bonamici Statement on Climate Science Hearing

February 13, 2019 Statements

Issues:
Energy and Environment

Bonamici, Adams Chair Hearing on Equal Pay

February 13, 2019 Press Release
In 1963, President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act and our country enshrined into law a fundamental concept: equal pay for equal work, regardless of sex.
Issues:
Civil Rights, Jobs and Economy

Statement on House Discourse

February 11, 2019 Statements
I am disappointed by the comments of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar because they included inflammatory stereotypes about the Jewish community and supporters of Israel.

Congresswomen Bonamici, Escobar Demand ICE to End Force-Feeding

February 7, 2019 Press Release
We were disturbed to hear ongoing reports of hunger strikes at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities in Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. We were equally troubled to learn that several of these individuals are being forced-fed.
Issues:
Civil Rights

Bonamici, Ferguson, Davis, Guthrie Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Apprenticeships

February 7, 2019 Press Release
Stronger investments in apprenticeships will get more people into better paying, stable careers and provide our nation’s businesses with the skilled workforce they need.
Issues:
Jobs and Economy

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US lawmakers challenge Rwanda government over Diane Rwigara

December 5, 2019 In The News
BBC
US lawmakers challenge Rwanda government over Diane Rwigara

The Rwandan opposition politician Diane Rwigara faces up to 22 years in prison on charges of inciting insurrection and forgery. She is due to be back in court on Thursday.

She denies the charges, saying they are politically motivated after she decided to run against Paul Kagame in presidential elections.

Issues:
Civil Rights

Bonamici Gains Spot On High-Profile Climate Change Panel

February 7, 2019 In The News
OPB
Bonamici Gains Spot On High-Profile Climate Change Panel

Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici on Thursday was appointed to a high-profile committee focused on combating climate change.

Issues:
Energy and Environment

Two lawmakers question EPA on asbestos after Reuters report

December 20, 2018 In The News
CNBC
Two lawmakers question EPA on asbestos after Reuters report

Two Democratic U.S. lawmakers have called on the Environmental Protection Agency to answer questions about asbestos exposure after Reuters reported that documents showed Johnson & Johnson knew for decades of the minerals presence in its popular baby powder.

Issues:
Consumer Protection, Energy and Environment

Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (Part 2)

December 15, 2018 In The News
KGW
Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (Part 2)

Straight Talk: Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (Part 1)

December 15, 2018 In The News
KGW
Straight Talk: Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (Part 1)
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) discusses her priorities next year when the Democrats take control of the House of Representatives.

House Democrats call on Trump to act on climate change

December 14, 2018 In The News
The Hill
House Democrats call on Trump to act on climate change

Nearly 100 Democratic lawmakers called on President Trump to back federal climate change initiatives.

Issues:
Energy and Environment

19 Women In Congress Reveal The Subtle (And Overt) Sexism They’ve Dealt With On Capitol Hill

December 14, 2018 In The News
Bustle
19 Women In Congress Reveal The Subtle (And Overt) Sexism They’ve Dealt With On Capitol Hill

A record number of women are headed to Congress in January, a significant accomplishment on the path toward gender parity.

Issues:
Civil Rights

We Asked Oregon’s Top Democrats: Should Jeff Merkley Be Allowed to Run for the U.S. Senate and the Presidency Simultaneously?

December 5, 2018 In The News
Willamette Week
We Asked Oregon’s Top Democrats: Should Jeff Merkley Be Allowed to Run for the U.S. Senate and the Presidency Simultaneously?

As Obamacare enrollment nears end, battle lines are drawn over the law's future

December 4, 2018 In The News
24 News
As Obamacare enrollment nears end, battle lines are drawn over the law's future
Issues:
Health Care

PSU student, whose family claims was hate victim, disputes he jumped from train

December 4, 2018 In The News
The Oregonian
PSU student, whose family claims was hate victim, disputes he jumped from train

A Portland State University student found injured and unconscious last spring near a remote stretch of railroad tracks in Northern California says he did not attempt suicide from a moving train, challenging the repeated claims of Amtrak officials.

Issues:
Civil Rights

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