Press Releases

Bonamici Statement on New Report Establishing That School Discipline Practices Disproportionately Effect Students of Color

April 6, 2018

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement in response to a new report that confirms that students of color are disproportionately harmed by school discipline policies.

Issues:Civil RightsEducation

Bonamici Statement on Long-Term Government Funding Bill

March 22, 2018

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a bill to fund the government through September.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentFiscal ResponsibilityForeign Affairs and National SecurityGun Violence PreventionHealth CareJobs and EconomyVeterans

Bonamici Applauds Increased Investments in Well-Rounded Education Programs

March 21, 2018

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement about the recently released government funding bill, which includes increased investments in Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants that support well-rounded education programs.

Issues:EducationGun Violence Prevention

Suzanne Bonamici with 2017 Art Competition Winner

Congresswoman Bonamici Invites High School Students to Participate in Congressional Art Competition

March 16, 2018

Press Release

BEAVERTON, OR – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) is now accepting submissions for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition.

Issues:Education

Bonamici Statement on Passing of Rep. Louise Slaughter

March 16, 2018

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici released the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter.

Issues:Education

Bonamici, Kilmer Expand Opportunities for Students to Gain Valuable Work Experience

March 15, 2018

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and Congressman Derek Kilmer introduced legislation to modernize the Federal Work Study Program.

Issues:EducationJobs and Economy

Bonamici Stands with Students Calling on Congress to Prevent Gun Violence

March 14, 2018

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici stood in solidarity with students participating in the National School Walkout to protest gun violence.

Issues:EducationGun Violence Prevention

Bonamici Stands Up for Women Scientists Experiencing Sexual Harassment

March 13, 2018

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In a recent Science, Space, and Technology subcommittee hearing about sexual harassment and misconduct, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) stood up for women scientists who have experienced sexual harassment at work. During the hearing, Bonamici referenced a case in which she intervened to assist a fisheries biologist who had been stopped from doing research by pervasive sexual harassment. Bonamici discussed what happened to the biologist and other women in similar situations with the National Oceanic and Administrative Administration (NOAA).

Issues:Civil Rights

Bonamici: Students Need Education Leader Who Will Stand Up for All Students

March 12, 2018

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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, a leader on the House Education Committee, released the following statement after a ’60 Minutes’ interview in which Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos continued to tout her school privatization schemes despite any evidence of their success.

Issues:Education

Bonamici & Bass Introduce Bipartisan Resolution on Senior Fraud Awareness

March 9, 2018

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WASHINGTON – Today Congresswomen Karen Bass (D-CA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced a resolution to raise awareness about the barrage of fraud attempts that seniors face nationwide. The resolution encourages Congress to implement policies to prevent senior scams from happening and to improve protections from these scams. The resolution would also support the designation of May 15, 2018, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day".

Issues:Consumer ProtectionSeniors