Media

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., offered her reaction to House passage Friday, March 27, of the $2 trillion federal aid plan for economic relief linked to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. The bill (HR 748) goes to President Donald Trump.

The relief package included Bonamici's Advocating for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act, which will make sure seniors in long term care facilities have access to support advocates during the crisis.

Oregon's congressional delegation asked the White House Wednesday, March 25, to issue a major disaster declaration for the state.

A disaster declaration can provide financial and other assistance to local businesses, nonprofit groups and state agencies.

U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Kurt Schrader and Greg Walden wrote a letter to the White House supporting Gov. Kate Brown's request for the declaration because of the COVID-19 pandemic.