Statements
June 19, 2019
Make no mistake - the Trump Administration's new rule to rollback President Obama’s Clean Power Plan ignores the gravity of the climate crisis and fails to uphold the EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act to protect public health and the environment.
Issues:Energy and Environment
March 8, 2019
The Department of Labor's new overtime proposal fails to adequately address the needs of workers who are struggling to make ends meet.
Issues:Jobs and Economy
February 27, 2019
I am sad to hear that Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson passed away last night following his brave battle with cancer.
February 26, 2019
I rise today to express my support for this resolution to terminate the President’s declaration of a national emergency on February 15, 2019.
February 14, 2019
I rise today to express my support for this government spending bill negotiated by the bipartisan Conference Committee.
February 11, 2019
I am disappointed by the comments of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar because they included inflammatory stereotypes about the Jewish community and supporters of Israel.
May 18, 2018
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici's statement for the record on HR 2, the Farm Bill
May 16, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to S. 2372, the VA MISSION Act because the bill falls short in fulfilling our commitment to veterans. Though this legislation contains many positive provisions to support our veterans and their caregivers, on balance it is a short-sighted approach that does not adequately provide for the long-term needs of those who have honorably served our country.
October 3, 2017
Thank you Chairman Schmidtlein, Vice Chairman Johanson, Commissioner Williamson, and Commissioner Broadbent. I represent the First Congressional District of Oregon in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today.