Press Releases

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) made the following statement regarding the President’s announcement that he supports gay marriage:

“I applaud President Obama for his announcement today supporting gay marriage. Marriage equality is a fundamental civil rights issue, and it is more important than ever that we stand united. This is an historic day for the LGBTQ community and our nation as a whole. Well done, Mr. President!”

PORTLAND, OR – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) is pleased to announce the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for Oregon’s First District. Harrison Wallace of Portland won the contest with his photograph entitled, “Love in the Third Degree.” Congresswoman Bonamici will host a reception to celebrate Harrison’s winning submission Tuesday evening at her district office in Portland. Members of the community and press are invited to attend.

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici hailed today’s announcement by the U.S. Labor Department that the U.S. economy created 227,000 jobs in February:

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici released the following statement on National Consumer Protection Week, which is recognized from March 4 – 10, 2012.

Today, the entire Oregon congressional delegation wrote to request that President Obama expedite approval of a federal disaster declaration to help communities recover from damage inflicted by severe winter storms that began on January 17.

The declaration was first requested in a February 16 letter from Governor John Kitzhaber to President Obama. That letter was followed up by today’s bipartisan letter to the President.