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Press Releases

July 1, 2014

Beaverton, OR — Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici emphasized the importance of planning and disaster preparedness for Oregon’s coastal communities during a meeting today in Astoria with local emergency managers, county planners, and community groups.


June 30, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling granting Hobby Lobby’s request for an exemption to the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that insurance plans cover contraception.


June 23, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and several Oregon advocates and lawmakers praised the White House’s Summit on Working Families today and highlighted some of Oregon’s family-friendly policies in the workplace.


June 16, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) released the following statement in response to the White House's announcement that President Obama will issue an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation.

Issues:Civil Rights

June 10, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici released the following statement in response to the deadly shooting on the campus of Reynolds High School in Troutdale, OR.


June 2, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to cut U.S. carbon-dioxide emissions by 30 percent by 2030.


May 30, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) released the following statement following the House’s passage of her amendment in support of industrialized hemp. The Bonamici-Massie-Blumenauer-Polis amendment to H.R. 4660 passed with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 235-170.


May 30, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) released the following statement in response to the resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki.

Issues:Veterans

May 27, 2014

Portland, OR – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici visited Portland’s Veterans Affairs Medical Center today to learn about the work it is doing and to discuss allegations that some VA facilities across the country have concealed wait times for patients to receive care.

Issues:Veterans

May 26, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) released the following statement in commemoration of Memorial Day.

“Today we honor and remember those who bravely served their country and made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom. We are grateful for their service and commemorate the contributions they made on behalf of the nation.