Press Releases

Bonamici, Cuellar, Norcross, Dingell Propose Child Care Stipends for Union Apprenticeship Programs

November 14, 2023

Washington, DC – In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Donald Norcross (NJ-1), and Debbie Dingell (MI-6) introduced the Apprentice-Related Child Care (ARCC) Act. The bill would establish a child care stipend pilot program available to Americans enrolled in Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeship programs.

Issues:Child CareEducationJobs and Economy

Bonamici Announces Winner of Oregon First District’s 2023 Congressional App Challenge

November 13, 2023

Press Release

Congratulations to Aashna for winning the 2023 Congressional App Challenge.

Issues:Education

Bonamici, Cortez Masto Introduce Bicameral Bill to Support Affordable Manufactured Housing Communities

November 9, 2023

Press Release

We have a severe shortage of housing across the country, and it’s important to maintain and preserve the affordable options we have.

Issues:Housing and Homelessness

House Passes Bill to Amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act

November 9, 2023

Press Release

Washington, DC – On Wednesday, November 8, the House passed legislation that amends the Grand Ronde Reservation Act to restore the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s right to pursue land claims and compensation. The legislation is co-led by U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas(OR-06) andU.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and cosponsored by U.S.

Bonamici Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Lower Costs for Cancer Patients

November 8, 2023

Press Release

Oral cancer treatments are an effective option for many patients and can allow for care at home and better disease management.

Issues:Health Care

Bonamici, Kaine Lead Colleagues in Pushing to Renew Expired Funding for Child Care

November 8, 2023

Press Release

We write today to urge you to include robust funding for child care in any supplemental funding package considered by the Appropriations Committee. Child care is unaffordable and hard to find for working families, and child care providers across the country are struggling to stay afloat.

Issues:Child CareEducation

House Committee Advances Bonamici Legislation to Improve Tsunami Warnings, Address Harmful Algal Blooms

November 8, 2023

Press Release

Updating the Weather Act provides an important opportunity to make our communities safer.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTechnology and InnovationTransportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici, Torres Introduce Legislation to Keep Pedestrians & Vulnerable Road Users Safe

November 1, 2023

Press Release

Our country has experienced a significant increase in pedestrian fatalities, making us an outlier among peer nations.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici, Collins, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Runaway and Homeless Youth

November 1, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Don Bacon (R-NE), Zach Nunn (R-IA), Morgan McGarvey (D-KY), and U.S. Senator Susan Collins and U.S.

Issues:EducationHousing and Homelessness

Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici, Hoyle Announce Over $36 Million to Improve Coastal Ports in Oregon

November 1, 2023

Press Release

Pier 2 West in Astoria is crucial to the region’s economy, but the structure has been deteriorating over the years.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure