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June 18, 2015

“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.


June 18, 2015

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.

Issues:Trade

June 11, 2015

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:


June 10, 2015

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.


June 3, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives adopted her bipartisan amendment in support of industrial hemp.


May 25, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the following statement to commemorate Memorial Day.


May 20, 2015

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.


May 19, 2015

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.


May 19, 2015

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 21st Century (MAP-21) law, which authorizes federal highway, public transit, highway safety, and other safety programs.


May 14, 2015

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.

Issues:Education