Press Releases
May 7, 2026
I’ve spoken with nurses, teachers, firefighters, and many others who are concerned about how the Trump administration is making it even harder and more expensive for students to enter these critical public service jobs.
Issues:Education
May 6, 2026
Amidst the suspension of the BRIC program, these projects were forced to proceed to construction because recipients could not afford further delays without severely increasing project costs or jeopardizing the overall success of the project.
May 6, 2026
This National Nurses Week, we celebrate the valuable contributions of our nursing workforce and call attention to the obstacles and challenges nurses face every day.
Issues:Health Care
May 1, 2026
Regional airports are critical to keeping Oregon connected.
April 30, 2026
Profit should never be a driving force in public education, and charter schools should not be exploited to siphon federal funding into for-profit schemes.
April 14, 2026
The Paralympians and Olympians from Oregon represent the best of our state.
April 14, 2026
It is unacceptable that in our wealthy nation, more than 12 million seniors don't have enough to eat.
Issues:Seniors
April 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC— At a time when Republicans and the Trump Administration are threatening health programs and protections for seniors and people with disabilities, Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Co-Chair of the House Elder Justice Caucus Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) reintroduced legislation to fight back.
March 2, 2026
We write with disappointment over the Department’s decision to omit post-baccalaureate nursing degrees from the regulatory definition of ‘professional degree.
Issues:EducationHealth Care