Press Releases

Members of Oregon’s Congressional Delegation Continue to Demand Answers Surrounding Chemawa Indian School

June 11, 2018

Congressman Kurt Schrader, with Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Earl Blumenauer, and Peter DeFazio, sent a series of letters demanding answers to questions that remain unresolved around the management of Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon.

Issues:Civil RightsEducation

House Oceans Caucus Co-Chairs Bonamici and Young Mark World Oceans Day

June 8, 2018

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“Every minute … the equivalent of a garbage truck full of plastic will be dumped into the oceans. That’s about eight million metric tons a year, endangering marine life,” said Bonamici in a speech on the House floor.

Issues:Energy and Environment

House Passes Bonamici Provision to Restore Salmon Habitat in Clatsop County

June 6, 2018

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"Through habitat restoration projects and smart infrastructure upgrades, we can protect the environment and make sure that the salmon that nourished and inspired generations before us will continue to be there for generations to come.”

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTransportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici Presses HHS Secretary on Separating Immigrant Children from Parents

June 6, 2018

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about the Trump Administration’s decision to separate children from their parents during immigration proceedings.

Issues:Civil Rights

Bonamici Discusses Harmful Proposed Cuts to Food Programs with Oregon Advocates

June 1, 2018

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BEAVERTON, Ore. [06/01/18] – Congresswoman Bonamici met with Oregon Food Bank leaders and partner agency stakeholders to discuss the harmful cuts to nutrition programs currently under consideration as Congress considers the Farm Bill.

Issues:Housing and HomelessnessJobs and Economy

Bonamici Recognizes National Dam Safety Awareness Day at Scoggins Dam with Clean Water Services, Bureau of Reclamation, Community Leaders

May 31, 2018

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On National Dam Safety Awareness Day, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) toured Scoggins Dam and received an update about federally-funded safety and storage improvements to the dam currently being studied by Clean Water Services and the Bureau of Reclamation. Scoggins Dam is one of the most seismically vulnerable facilities in the Bureau's inventory.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentFiscal Responsibility

Bonamici Presses DeVos for Answers During First Education Committee Appearance

May 22, 2018

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WASHINGTON, DC [05/22/18] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, a leader on the House Education Committee, questioned Education Secretary Betsy DeVos during the Secretary's first appearance in front of the Committee, 16 months after taking office.

Issues:Civil RightsConsumer ProtectionEducationGun Violence Prevention

Bipartisan Lawmakers Challenge Education Department’s Attempt to Block State Consumer Protection Laws

May 16, 2018

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Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Rob Bishop, Jared Polis, and Mia Love challenged the Department of Education to reconsider its decision to block states from regulating student loan companies.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducation

Bonamici Stands Up for Students of Color, Equity in Education

May 14, 2018

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici stood up for students of color who are disproportionately identified for special education services, placed in more restrictive classroom settings, and disciplined at higher rates than their same-age white peers with disabilities.

Issues:Civil RightsEducation

Bonamici Questions Secretary Perry on Trump Budget Cuts to Wave Energy Research and National Labs

May 9, 2018

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici questioned Energy Secretary Rick Perry at a Congressional hearing on the Department of Energy budget.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTechnology and Innovation