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

February 14, 2019 Press Release
Legislation would help coastal communities cope with ocean and coastal acidification
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, 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

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

Pelosi Names Members of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis

February 7, 2019 Press Release
Speaker Nancy Pelosi today named Democratic Members to serve on the new Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Bonamici Appointed to House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis

February 7, 2019 Press Release
I am honored that Speaker Pelosi has selected me serve on the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.
Issues:
Energy and Environment

Bonamici Joins Democratic Members to Lead Immigration Package in Response to Trump State of the Union Address

February 6, 2019 Press Release
Joins with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, José E. Serrano (NY-15), Donald S. Beyer Jr. (VA-08), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) to Lead Critical Bills Protecting Immigrant Rights
The Trump administration’s continued assault on immigrants is inhumane and un-American.
Issues:
Civil Rights

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