Statements

Bonamici Statement on Effort to Block Presidential Election Certification

January 6, 2021

A critical part of our representative democracy is confidence in our election processes.

Bonamici Statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Rule to Censor Science

January 5, 2021

The Trump Administration’s final rule to censor science at the Environmental Protection Agency is an unprecedented attack on science and our nation’s bedrock public health and environmental standards.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Bonamici Statement on Fifth Anniversary of Paris Climate Agreement

December 9, 2020

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The climate crisis threatens our communities, our economy, and our planet.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Bonamici Statement on Portland Protests

November 6, 2020

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"The right to protest is fundamental to American democracy. Protest has been at the heart of movements for social and racial justice throughout this country's history. Protest is essential and effective. It unites people seeking justice, brings attention to pressing moral issues, and can hold elected officials accountable.

Issues:Civil Rights

Bonamici Statement on Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement

November 4, 2020

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For the past four years, the Trump Administration has demonstrated a consistent and coordinated attack on climate science that increases risk to our planet and most vulnerable communities.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Lead House Democrats Condemn Republicans for Abandoning Their Support of an Asbestos Ban

October 1, 2020

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This bill had strong bipartisan support throughout the Committee process — but now House Republicans are changing their minds and abandoning the deal they used to support.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Wildfire Resources – Stay Informed, Stay Safe

September 9, 2020

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NW Oregon is facing significant wildfire threats.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Statement on Saudi Embassy’s Lack of Response to Letter on Detained Women Activists

September 2, 2020

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We are deeply disappointed that the Saudi government would violate diplomatic norms by ignoring our request to get answers on the well-being of women activists who remain in prison.

Issues:Foreign Affairs and National Security

Bonamici Statement on DeVos’ Dangerous Plan to Reopen Schools

July 13, 2020

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Make no mistake – Secretary DeVos’ plan to force schools to reopen is dangerous to students, educators, and school staff.

Issues:EducationHealth Care

Rep. Bonamici Urges Veto Override to Reverse DeVos Borrower Defense Rule

June 26, 2020

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.J. Res. 76, the veto override. The Obama Administration wrote the original borrower defense rule to provide defrauded students with the debt relief they are entitled to under the Higher Education Act.

Rather than protect students, however, Secretary DeVos rewrote the rule to make it nearly impossible for students who are victimized by deceptive institutions to get the relief they deserve. That is not justice.

Issues:Education