Press Releases
March 29, 2019
I look forward to hearing directly from the people I’m honored to represent.
March 28, 2019
Coastal communities in Oregon and across the country are already facing the devastating effects of ocean acidification, and we must strengthen our approach.
Issues:Energy and Environment
March 27, 2019
"The House’s passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act is an important step to address the persistent gender-based wage discrimination that harms women and working families."
Issues:Civil RightsJobs and Economy
March 27, 2019
Our communities are stronger when everyone has access to a quality public education.
Issues:Education
March 24, 2019
“The public deserves to see Special Counsel Mueller’s full report and the documents underlying it. The U.S. House of Representatives will continue to fulfill its responsibility to independently investigate these issues and their repercussions on our democracy."
March 14, 2019
No one should have to worry about whether they will receive needed elder care support and services because of their identity or who they love.
Issues:Civil RightsSeniors
March 8, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC [03/08/19] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) praised the passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act, which would provide long-overdue government reforms and address the dominance of big money in American politics.
H.R. 1 is the signature legislative package of the new House Democratic Majority. It addresses campaign finance reform, voting rights, election security, accountability for government officials, and more.
Issues:Civil Rights
March 7, 2019
Asbestos causes disease and death, and we must protect families and communities from this known carcinogen.
Issues:Consumer Protection
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March 5, 2019
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, and Congressman Elijah E. Cummings introduced the Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic (SAFE) Lending Act. The SAFE Lending Act would crack down on some of the worst abuses of the payday lending industry, particularly in online payday lending, and protect consumers from deceptive and predatory practices that strip wealth from working families.
February 28, 2019
The Senate’s confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Administrator of the EPA is deeply disappointing.
Issues:Energy and Environment