Press Releases

Bonamici Elected to Leadership Role on House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee

February 1, 2023

The pandemic put an enormous strain on public schools and child care providers, and highlighted longstanding inequities in our education system.

Bonamici, McBath, Wild Introduce Legislation to Provide Safety Net for Student Loan Borrowers

January 31, 2023

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WASHINGTON, DC [1/31/23] – Today Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Lucy McBath (D-GA), and Susan Wild (D-PA) introduced legislation to ease the transition back into repayment for student loan borrowers.

Bonamici, Jacobs Lead Call for Investment in Child Care, Early Childhood Education

January 30, 2023

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Although the bold vision we arrived at in the Build Back Better Act was not passed in the Senate, there remains substantial public momentum to address the child care crisis that is preventing families from finding or affording the care and education that they and their young children need.

Oregon Lawmakers Announce More Than $3 Million in New Rental Assistance Funding

January 24, 2023

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Emergency rental assistance through the American Rescue Plan helped keep many Oregonians in their homes throughout the worst stretches of the pandemic.

Bonamici, Takano Introduce Bill to Reduce Hunger Among College Students

January 12, 2023

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I accessed food assistance when I was in college; without it, I would not have had enough to eat.

Issues:Education

Bonamici Sworn in for 6th Full Term in Congress

January 7, 2023

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It is a great honor to represent Oregon’s First District for another term in Congress.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentHealth CareHousing and Homelessness

Bonamici Helps Fund Government; Sends Bill With $35.5M for Community Projects in NW Oregon to Biden’s Desk

December 23, 2022

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This funding package is great news for Oregonians.

Issues:Child CareCivil RightsConsumer ProtectionEducationEnergy and EnvironmentForeign Affairs and National SecurityHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and EconomyTechnology and InnovationTransportation and Infrastructure

Langevin, Thompson, Announce Rep. Suzanne Bonamici as New Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Caucus

December 16, 2022

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) announced that Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) will become the new Democratic co-chair of the bipartisan House Career and Technical Education Caucus at the beginning of the 118^th Congress. The transition comes as Rep. Langevin -- who has co-led the Caucus for 11 years -- prepares to depart from Congress at the end of the year.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Oregon Lawmakers Honor Portland Thorns in Senate and House Resolutions

December 14, 2022

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley to congratulate the Portland Thorns for winning the 2022 National Women’s Soccer League championship. A similar resolution has been introduced in the House by U.S. Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici.

Bonamici Helps House Pass Respect for Marriage Act; Bill Heads to President’s Desk

December 8, 2022

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Everyone should be able to marry who they love.

Issues:Civil Rights