Press Releases
August 31, 2020
Evictions risk lives, drive families deeper into poverty, further burden overstretched health care systems, and make it much more difficult for the country to contain the coronavirus.
August 26, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), today offered a bill to protect seniors across the country by reauthorizing and funding the Elder Justice Act.
Issues:Consumer ProtectionSeniors
August 25, 2020
With the closure of congregate meal sites and the steep increase in newly homebound older adults, there is now a higher demand for OAA programs, such as home-delivered meals and other community-based supportive services.
Issues:Health CareSeniors
August 22, 2020
It is outrageous that President Trump and his administration are undermining the USPS. I joined the House in passing the Delivery for America Act to save the USPS and protect our election and communities.
August 19, 2020
At this moment, there are immigrant members of our community doing everything they can to provide for their families, keep them healthy and safe, and contribute to society by creating economic activity and opportunities for employment.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
August 17, 2020
Unexpected delays at any point during this window could easily prevent Oregonians’ and Americans’ ballots from counting in the November 3 general election.
Issues:Civil Rights
August 14, 2020
The use of tear gas was indiscriminate and often spread through surrounding areas on a nightly basis.
August 13, 2020
Offices are still working to assist far too many constituents who have not received their payments and, often, who cannot access any information about the status of their payments.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
August 12, 2020
The federal government should do everything it can to assist residential programs to reach out and serve people with disabilities who are experiencing domestic violence.
Issues:Civil RightsEducation
August 11, 2020
We are months into this pandemic, and families and workers are still struggling with record unemployment levels and threats to their health and well-being.