Press Releases

House and Senate Democrats, Biden Administration Leaders Stress Importance of Workforce Investments to Build Back Better
July 22, 2021
Press Release
As we build back better, it is critical that we provide workers with access to quality, paid, on-the-job training and the support services they need to secure good-paying, high-quality jobs.
Issues:EducationJobs and Economy
Bipartisan PNW Legislators Announce Federal Investment in Fire Safety on Lower Columbia River
July 19, 2021
Press Release
The Lower Columbia Willamette is a vital shipping channel that allows more than 50 million tons of cargo to travel through our region every year.
Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure
Merkley, DeFazio Lead Oregon Delegation to Push FEMA for Maximum Readiness for 2021 Wildfire Season
July 16, 2021
Press Release
As you know, Oregon, and the rest of the West, experienced an unprecedented and destructive wildfire season in 2020. Over 50,000 fires burned 10 million acres, with fires lasting well into the fall. As we approach another potentially catastrophic wildfire season, many Oregonians continue to struggle to return to the pre-disaster state of normal.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Bonamici Invites Students to Compete in Congressional App Challenge
July 16, 2021
Press Release
Learning to code can be a valuable and empowering experience for students.
Issues:Education
Secretary Cardona and Rep. Bonamici Tour Bilingual Summer Enrichment Program, Meet with Community College Students and Leaders
July 15, 2021
Press Release

BEAVERTON, OR [7/15/21] – This week Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici hosted U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in Oregon to discuss their efforts to provide students with pathways to affordable higher education, including two years of free community college.

The Secretary and Congresswoman also saw how historic investments in education from the American Rescue Plan are expanding summer programs like the bilingual summer enrichment program in Hillsboro.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy
Oregon Delegation Pushes Federal Agencies to Prepare for 2021 Wildfire Season
July 8, 2021
Press Release
As you know, Oregon, and the rest of the West, experienced an unprecedented and destructive wildfire season in 2020.
Issues:Energy and Environment
Oregon Delegation Announces Major Step Up in Recovery Resources for Oregon Following 2020 Labor Day Fires
July 7, 2021
Press Release
The wildfires that raged through Oregon last year caused great devastation, and many communities are still working hard to recover as this wildfire season begins.
Issues:Energy and Environment
House Passes Infrastructure Funding Supported by Bonamici, Including $19.36M for Projects for NW Oregon
July 1, 2021
Press Release
The INVEST in America Act addresses the infrastructure needs of NW Oregon and the country, helps mitigate the climate crisis, and creates good-paying jobs.
Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTransportation and Infrastructure
Bonamici, Merkley, Wyden Urge President Biden to Deliver Much-Needed Relief by Extending Pause on Federal Student Loan Payments, Interest
June 24, 2021
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01) and Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden this week urged President Biden to provide student loan borrowers with urgently needed relief by extending the current pause on payments and interest for federally held student loans.

Issues:Education
Bonamici Bill to Protect Workers from Age Discrimination Passes House
June 23, 2021
Press Release
Americans are living and working longer, and we must make sure they are protected from age discrimination.
Issues:Jobs and EconomySeniors

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