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February 25, 2018

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici got an earful about how young people are affected by opioid use during a panel discussion that followed up five sessions she has conducted in the 1st Congressional District of northwest Oregon.

The Oregon Democrat sits on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, a subcommittee of which held a hearing on the issue in mid-February.


February 23, 2018

PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, says there should be comprehensive gun control legislation, starting with universal background checks and closing the "gun show loophole."


February 23, 2018

WASHINGTON - Sen, Jeff Merkley and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., announced Friday they have introduced bipartisan legislation to make hospitals safer for nurses and patients.

Issues:Health Care

February 23, 2018
Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici announced that they have introduced bipartisan legislation to make hospitals safer for nurses and patients.

February 22, 2018

The school shooting that left 17 dead last week in Parkland, Florida sparked familiar feelings for many Americans: dread, outrage, futility.

Many asked what lawmakers could and would do to keep people safe from shooting rampages.


February 16, 2018

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Democratic members of Congress are calling on congressional leaders to hold hearings on school shootings following a massacre at a Florida high school that left 17 dead and scores more wounded Wednesday.

Issues:Education

February 16, 2018

WASHINGTON – All 17 Democratic Members of the Committee on Education and the Workforce sent a letter to Chairwoman Virginia Foxx requesting hearings before the full Committee to examine school shootings.


February 16, 2018

The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today released two groundbreaking reports revealing indisputable evidence that museums contribute more to the United States economy than previously thought and have widespread public support that transcends political affiliations and geographic locations.

Issues:Education

February 16, 2018
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici joined a Congressional hearing on the affect of the opioid crisis on America’s workplaces, workers, and employers.

February 15, 2018
Congresswoman Bonamici (D-OR) made the following remarks during the beginning of an Education committee hearing.