Press Releases

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $5 Million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for Oregon School Districts

October 26, 2022

More electric school buses will mean healthier students, healthier air, and a healthier planet.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentTransportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici, DelBene Introduce Legislation to Support Veteran Employment in Manufacturing

October 21, 2022

Quality manufacturing jobs and apprenticeships can change lives and put families on a path to long-term financial security.

Issues:EducationJobs and EconomyVeterans

Bonamici Introduces Legislation to Promote Growth of Arts Organizations, Bolster Creative Economy

October 14, 2022

Press Release

The arts are an integral part of our economy, help us better understand the world around us, and fuel authentic and meaningful community-building.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Bonamici, Pocan, Davids Introduce Bill to Support LGBTQI+ Seniors in Rural Areas

October 11, 2022

Press Release

LGBTQI+ seniors should be able to access services and care that meets their unique needs, regardless of where they live.

Issues:Civil RightsHealth CareSeniors

Reps. Bonamici, Price, Pingree Applaud the Reinstatement of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities

September 30, 2022

Press Release

The arts and humanities inspire creativity and critical thinking, bring people and communities together, and unlock new opportunities.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Equality Caucus Announces Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici as New Chair of the LGBTQ+ Aging Issues Task Force

September 30, 2022

Press Release

Thank you to the Equality Caucus for selecting me to be the new Chair of the LGBTQ+ Aging Issues Task Force; it is an honor.

Issues:Civil RightsSeniors

House Passes Bonamici-Backed Legislation to Improve Student Mental Health

September 29, 2022

Press Release

Our nation’s students continue to face significant and serious challenges to their social, emotional, and mental health as they return to school – we must meet them where they are by providing evidence-based treatment and support so they can learn and thrive.

Issues:EducationHealth Care

Representatives Blumenauer and Bonamici Announce $1.2 Million to Redevelop SW Portland’s Pride Plaza

September 28, 2022

Press Release

I am grateful that Pride Plaza will receive this significant funding from the Biden-Harris Administration to revitalize a central meeting spot in Portland.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Bonamici, Larson Praise Senate Passage of Pro-Climate Kigali Treaty Amendment

September 23, 2022

Press Release

Washington, DC - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the below statements following the Senate passage of an amendment to the Montreal Protocol that will limit emission of harmful chemicals. Reps. Larson and Bonamici worked to ensure all future amendments to certain multilateral environmental agreements, including the Montreal Protocol, would be enforceable under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2019.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTrade

Bonamici Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Workforce Development Month

September 22, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON DC [9/22/2022] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and 13 co-sponsors introduced a resolution to designate September 2022 as National Workforce Development Month.

Workforce development is broadly defined as the education, training, and career advancement of the workforce in the United States and is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge in the global economy.

Issues:Jobs and Economy