Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing same-sex marriage.

“This is an historic day for marriage equality and for freedom in our country. Same-sex couples will no longer be restricted from marrying, and they and their families can live with dignity. This is an important and essential step forward, but the LGBTQ community still faces discrimination. Today we celebrate progress and recommit to creating greater equality for all.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation authorizing the continuation of Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA).

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld federal tax credits available through the Affordable Care Act.

Washington, DC – Today, the Oregon Congressional delegation, including Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Peter DeFazio, Kurt Schrader and Greg Walden, welcomed Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) announcement on meeting its Knight Cancer Challenge, raising $1 billion for cancer care and research at OHSU. The delegation released the following statement:

“The horrific attack on the Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina leaves me devastated and heartbroken. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Charleston and across the country who are grieving from the loss of their family and friends. Based on what we know about the attack, it appears that it was not merely a hate crime, but an act of terror fueled by racism.

“I long for the day when African-Americans no longer need to live under fear of violence committed because of their race.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) highlighted the benefits a trade agreement can bring to workers and businesses as she voted in favor of H.R. 2146, the Trade Priorities and Accountability Act.

Washington, D.C. – Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici today release the following joint statement after receiving responses from the Department of Education on privacy protections for student health records on college campuses:

Washington, D.C. – Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici, Gwen Moore, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell asking for clarification regarding insurance coverage of breastfeeding services.