Press Releases

Bonamici Statement on Short Term Government Funding Bill

January 18, 2018

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement after voting against a proposal to fund the government for one month.

Issues:Civil RightsFiscal ResponsibilityHealth CareJobs and Economy

Bonamici Condemns Consumer Bureau for Relaxing Regulations on Predatory Payday Lenders

January 17, 2018

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s announcement that they will reconsider their payday lending rule and remove or relax protections that stop predatory payday lenders from cheating consumers.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionJobs and Economy

Bonamici Stands for Right to Privacy for Americans, Votes Against Problematic FISA Surveillance Authorities

January 11, 2018

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici voted against a bill reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Under FISA, US government agencies have broad authority to monitor certain communications between Americans and individuals overseas.

Issues:Civil RightsForeign Affairs and National SecurityTechnology and Innovation

Merkley, Brown, Blumenauer, Bonamici Call on Congress to Reauthorize CHIP

January 5, 2018

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Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, Governor Kate Brown, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici on Friday called on Congress to stop holding hostage the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and to pass the bipartisan bill that would reauthorize the program.

Issues:Health Care

Bonamici Statement on Reports of Justice Department Rescinding Federal Marijuana Directive

January 4, 2018

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WASHINGTON, DC [01/04/18] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) issued the following statement about reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions is reversing federal policy regarding states that have legalized the use of marijuana:

Members of Oregon Delegation Congratulate Oregon State University on $673,000 Federal Grant to Study Ocean Health

December 22, 2017

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Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer, and Kurt Schrader congratulated Oregon State University on securing a $673,000 federal grant through NOAA Fisheries to study the effects of ocean acidification on the shellfish industry.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentJobs and Economy

Bonamici on Secretary DeVos’ Decision to Give Defrauded Students Only Partial Relief: “Extremely Disappointing”

December 20, 2017

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Vice Ranking Member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, released the following statement in response to Secretary DeVos' announcement that the Department of Education will provide partial relief to many

Issues:Education

Bonamici: GOP Tax Plan is Reprehensible

December 19, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentHealth CareJobs and EconomySeniorsTransportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici, Oregon Leaders Question Proposals That Will Harm Higher Education

December 15, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) convened a roundtable discussion about legislation in Congress that will affect college affordability and access to higher education.

Issues:Education

Members of Congress Condemn FCC Vote to Kill Net Neutrality

December 14, 2017

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici joined a number of other Members of Congress in condemning the FCC’s action and announcing their intention to introduce legislation to overturn the “Restoring Internet Freedom” order the Commission adopted with that vote.

Issues:Technology and Innovation