Press Releases

Bonamici Presses HHS Secretary on Separating Immigrant Children from Parents

June 6, 2018

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

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTechnology and Innovation

Bonamici Slams Mulvaney for Closing CFPB Office for Students

May 9, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici made the following statement after Acting Director Mick Mulvaney announced that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will be closing its Office for Students and Young Consumers.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducation

Bonamici Statement on Trump Withdrawing the United States from Iran Nuclear Agreement

May 8, 2018

Press Release

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici made the following statement after President Trump announced he is not waiving sanctions under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, effectively removing the United States from the Iran Deal.

Issues:Foreign Affairs and National Security

Oregon Lawmakers Seek Flood Study for Portland

April 30, 2018

Press Release

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Peter DeFazio, Suzanne Bonamici and Kurt Schrader today strongly urged federal officials to support a flood protection feasibility study for Portland.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentTransportation and Infrastructure