Press Releases

Bonamici Announces Winner of 2023 Congressional Art Competition

May 10, 2023

The Congressional Art Competition is a wonderful opportunity for students to share their creativity with people from across the country.

Issues:Education

Members of Congress Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Celebrating National Nurses Week

May 9, 2023

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National Nurses Week is an opportunity to show our deep gratitude to nurses for their tireless service and to recognize that they are the backbone of our health care system.

Issues:Health CareJobs and Economy

Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Biden Push to Expand Free Access to School Meals

May 9, 2023

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We commend the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or the Department) for its efforts to ensure that students in high poverty areas have access to nutritious and free school meals.

Issues:EducationHealth Care

Oregon Lawmakers: $52 Million USDA Seafood Purchasing Agreement to Boost Oregon’s Economy

May 8, 2023

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Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Oregon’s U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Val Hoyle (D-OR-04), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05), and Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06), announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved $52 million to purchase Pacific Groundfish and Seafood Products.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Bonamici, Krishnamoorthi, Wilson, Mace, Sherril Reintroduce The Bipartisan, Bicameral College Transparency Act To Improve The Information Available To American Families On Higher Education Opportunities

April 28, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, (D-OR), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Nancy Mace (R-SC), and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) reintroduced the College Transparency Act (CTA), which ensures that students and families have better information as they consider higher education opportunities.

Issues:Education

Bonamici, González-Colón, Huffman, Salazar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Sexual Harassment & Assault at NOAA

April 28, 2023

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NOAA’s scientists and researchers are doing critical work to advance our knowledge of the ocean and climate.

Issues:Civil RightsEnergy and Environment

Oregon Delegation Urges Commerce to Declare Fishery Resource Disaster in Oregon

April 25, 2023

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Val Hoyle, and Andrea Salinas said today they are urging the Department of Commerce to issue an expedited declaration of a fishery resource disaster for Oregon, which would trigger immediate federal aid.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Bonamici, Sykes, Menendez, Warren Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Anti-Abortion Disinformation by Crisis Pregnancy Centers

April 20, 2023

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Each year thousands of Americans - often desperate and distressed - walk into the doors of crisis pregnancy centers expecting to receive accurate and comprehensive reproductive health care from a qualified health professional, only to be offered disinformation from people with an anti-choice agenda.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionReproductive Rights

Bonamici, Neal, Wyden, Casey Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Seniors’ Protections from Abuse and Neglect

April 19, 2023

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Older Americans should be able to age with dignity.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionSeniors

Bonamici, Booker Introduce Consumer Protection Legislation to Help Taxpayers

April 19, 2023

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Our constituents should be able to trust that tax preparers are acting in their customer’s best interest and will help them receive the best possible refund.

Issues:Consumer Protection