Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) highlighted some of the Oregon-based research programs that could face cuts under the America COMPETES (Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science) Act, which passed the House today.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) highlighted the improved research and potential for more timely and accurate forecasts in the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act, which passed today in the House.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) made the following statement after the House voted to pass a short-term extension of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21^st Century (MAP-21) law, which authorizes federal highway, public transit, highway safety, and other safety programs.

Washington, D.C. – On Friday, May 15, 2015 Congresswoman Bonamici will speak at a briefing that Young Audiences Arts for Learning, in cooperation with the Congressional STEAM Caucus, will host to highlight the benefits of STEAM (STEM + Arts) education.

Washington, D.C. – In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-24), and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) expressed support for new guidelines clarifying full coverage for all FDA-approved contraceptive methods.

For the past several years, I have had many discussions about trade with the people of Northwest Oregon. I’ve spoken with farmers, environmentalists, semiconductor chip manufacturers, wine makers, steelworkers, sports and outdoor apparel companies, electrical workers, and others. Most of the conversations have focused on the potential Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement that the United States is negotiating with 11 other countries.

Washington, D.C. – To coincide with tax day, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced a bill to protect the refunds of taxpayers and highlight the importance of cracking down on unscrupulous tax preparers.

Portland, OR – On Wednesday, April 8, at 12:00 p.m. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) will host a student debt town hall meeting at Portland State University.