Press Releases

Oregon Lawmakers Demand Homeland Security Withdraw its Federal Agents from Portland After They Tear-Gassed Oregonians

February 3, 2026

Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Bynum and Dexter: “Attacking our communities is not law enforcement: it is a blatant suppression of people’s constitutional rights.”

Issues:Civil Rights

Bonamici Announces Town Hall Meetings in January and During State of the Union

January 22, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC [1/21/26] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced the details for two upcoming town hall meetings.

The first town hall meeting will be held at Forest Grove High School on January 28 at 6 p.m. The second town hall meeting will be held virtually by phone during the State of the Union, which is expected to take place at 6 p.m. on Feb. 24.

Bonamici, Begich Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Water Power

January 21, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC [1/21/26] – Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Nick Begich (R-AK) introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster water power technologies.

Issues:Technology and InnovationTransportation and Infrastructure

House Passes Bill with 5 Bonamici Community Projects

January 8, 2026

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. [1/8/26] –Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici announced that the House has passed a bill with five Community Projects she championed. These projects will bring nearly $6 million in federal investment to NW Oregon.

The House passed the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for FY 2026 with strong bipartisan support. The appropriations bills, which include funding for the community projects listed below, will now move to the Senate.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTechnology and InnovationTransportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici, Schrier Introduce Bill to Improve Food Bank Storage

December 18, 2025

Press Release

For years food banks have provided a lifeline for individual, families, and children facing hunger.

Bonamici Announces Winner of Oregon’s First Congressional District’s 2025 Congressional App Challenge

December 17, 2025

Press Release

Through my own personal learning struggles and experience, I created ReinforceLearn to aid young students in their pursuit of the future of AI, Reinforcement Learning.

Issues:Education

Stansbury, Davids, Bonamici and Senators Kim and Merkley Introduce TALENTS Act to Protect and Strengthen Federal Leadership Pipeline

December 16, 2025

Press Release

Creating more pathways for post-graduate students to enter into public service will benefit our country for generations to come.

Issues:Education

Oregon Delegation: No New ICE Facilities in Oregon

December 16, 2025

Press Release

We write to request a full and detailed description of any plans to open or expand Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in Oregon.

Issues:Civil Rights

Bonamici Introduces Bill to Update Federal Work Study Program

December 12, 2025

Press Release

For decades the Federal Work Study program has helped thousands of students afford higher education, but the program is overdue for updates to better reach those who need it most.

Issues:Education

Merkley, Wicker, Kiggans, Bonamici Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Oppose New Limits on Student Loans for Nurses

December 12, 2025

Press Release

At a time when our nation is facing a health care shortage, especially in primary care, now is not the time to cut off the student pipeline to these programs.

Issues:EducationHealth Care