Press Releases
Oregon Delegation: 31 Counties in State Receive More Than $39 Million in Secure Rural School Funding
Federal SRS resources will help local communities cover costs for schools, roads and law enforcement
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici and Kurt Schrader said today that 31 Oregon counties will receive about $39.3 million in Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for schools, roads, law enforcement and other essential services.
April 1, 2021
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The Paycheck Protection Program was designed to provide a lifeline to the many small business owners who are trying hard to keep their businesses afloat during the pandemic.
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March 31, 2021
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Many of our coastal communities are struggling through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bonamici, Levin, Wilson Lead 45 Members in Calling for $50B Workforce Investment in Recovery Package
Through the American Rescue Plan, your Administration has demonstrated the importance of returning the U.S. to full employment as soon as possible.
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March 24, 2021
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New Appropriations process in House will allow Members to support communities with federal funding
Community Project Funding requests are an opportunity to deliver federal resources to targeted projects that help the people of Northwest Oregon.
Bonamici Helps Pass Bills to Provide Dreamers with Pathway to Citizenship, Help Agricultural Workers
Humane reform of our immigration system is long overdue.
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March 18, 2021
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The landmark education transparency legislation was endorsed by nearly 200 organizations last Congress
We need quality information to make good decisions.
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March 18, 2021
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Oregon has a rapidly aging population, and unfortunately age discrimination in the workplace remains disturbingly pervasive.
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March 17, 2021
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Bills protect against gender-based violence, discrimination
Today we are marking Women’s History Month with two historic bills that will advance equality, safety, and justice for women.
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