Press Releases
August 10, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC [08/10/18] – Congresswoman Bonamici (OR-01) issued the following statement after the Trump administration moved to repeal the gainful employment rule, which protects students attending career colleges from being burdened by student loan debt that they cannot repay.
Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducation
August 10, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Members of the Oregon congressional delegation, including United States Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer and Kurt Schrader today called on the Trump administration to drop a proposed rule that would unjustifiably restrict home care workers' ability to form unions and collectively bargain
Issues:Jobs and Economy
July 30, 2018
I am thrilled to see that the Economic Development Administration recognizes the potential of the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center. OMIC will help students and workers learn the skills they need to work in today’s economy, where advanced manufacturing is increasingly technical, while also advancing research and development that helps industries compete and thrive.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
July 26, 2018
The Trump administration needs to stop making excuses and reunite these kids with their families as quickly as possible so children can begin to heal from this traumatic experience.
Issues:Civil Rights
July 26, 2018
We know that workers today switch jobs frequently and often lose track of the retirement savings they have worked so hard to earn.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
July 25, 2018
I was proud to work with my fellow House Oceans Caucus Co-Chair Don Young on this bill to strengthen federal support for preventing and responding to marine debris events.
Issues:Energy and Environment
July 25, 2018
In Oregon, CTE classes like Beaverton’s Aloha High School’s Auto Tech program and Newberg High School’s CAD Lab engage more students, boost graduation rates, and give students the opportunity to learn real world skills.
Issues:EducationJobs and Economy
July 25, 2018
I was proud to have Marna Stalcup represent the innovative approaches to arts integration that are being championed in Oregon.
Issues:Education
July 24, 2018
I worked my way through community college, college, and law school, so I know how important the Federal Work Study program is to helping students gain valuable work experience.
Issues:Education
July 24, 2018
"The health of our oceans reflects the health of our planet. As our oceans, coastal estuaries, and waterways absorb carbon dioxide, they become more acidic and less hospitable for fish, organisms, and wildlife."
Issues:Energy and Environment