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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, of Oregon’s 1st congressional district, also tweeted praise:
We must #ActOnClimate, and today’s Executive Orders demonstrate the Biden-Harris Admin’s commitment to #SolvingTheClimateCrisis
In late 2020, DeFazio, Oregon’s two U.S. Senators and Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Kurt Schrader and Suzanne Bonamici sent the Corps of Engineers a letter asking for additional support for harbor repairs and improvements at Coos Bay, Depoe Bay and Tillamook.
Environmentalists and state and local governments have already taken the EPA to court over the final rule in two separate lawsuits, broadly on procedural grounds.
"The final rule essentially blocks access to the best available science, which could jeopardize the health and livelihood of every person in this country and disproportionately burden Black, Indigenous, and communities of color who are often still waiting for the EPA to fulfill its promise of clean air and clean water," the lawmakers wrote. The letter was signed by Reps.
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-District 1, said she hopes to work with the Biden administration to beat COVID, address climate, and improve our country's roads and bridges. “These are big challenges ahead, but I’m confident that with a new and willing administration and many colleagues who are committed to meeting those challenges, we will do that,” said Bonamici.
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici said she shared a number of priorities with the incoming administration, including returning the U.S.
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.): "Today’s inauguration was a hopeful yet solemn occasion, displaying our nation’s resilience and commitment to democracy only two weeks after a violent attack on our Capitol,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici.
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici said she hoped under Biden and Harris to turn attention to increasing coronavirus vaccinations and tests, extending a federal eviction moratorium and providing student loan relief, among other issues. “Our new leaders are true and empathetic public servants, committed to putting the needs of the people first,” Bonamici said in a statement.
Governor Kate Brown and Representative Suzanne Bonamici shared statements of optimism after Wednesday's inauguration ceremony. The governor began her statement by saying Wednesday "marks a new chapter for our country."
Fagan will also participate in the Democratic Party of Oregon’s inauguration party, which will be streamed on the party’s Facebook page and at dpo.org/watch starting at 4:45 p.m. Sen. Ron Wyden, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Rep. Peter DeFazio, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and state Treasurer Tobias Read also plan to participate, according to Tim McCann with the Democratic Party of Oregon. Gov.