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Bonamici, Kilmer Introduce Bill to Modernize Federal Work Study Program

March 13, 2024

The Federal Work Study Program helped me work my way through college, but the dramatic increase of tuition costs has limited the program’s benefits for current students.

Issues:Education

Bonamici helps secure nearly $17 million in funding for Washington County community projects

March 12, 2024

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Rep. Bonamici helps secure nearly $17 million in funding for Washington County …

Oregon’s First Congressional District is poised to see major federal investment, spanning from affordable housing to emergency shelters.

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici announced that she helped steer nearly $17 million in spending bills to fund community projects in Washington County and beyond.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Rep. Bonamici targets AI-based hiring discrimination with No Robot Bosses Act

March 12, 2024

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Bonamici targets AI-based hiring discrimination with No Robot Bosses Act

As artificial intelligence grows in popularity and makes its way into the workforce, lawmakers are seeking protections for workers whose employment may soon be decided by algorithms.

Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici introduced the No Robot Bosses Act, which targets AI-based discrimination in hiring tools used for automated job application systems.

Issues:Technology and Innovation

Bonamici, Deluzio Introduce Legislation to Protect Workers from AI-Based Hiring Discrimination

March 12, 2024

Press Release

Artificial intelligence has great potential, but we must address the potential for bias in its algorithms. This legislation will protect job applicants by helping to prevent AI-based hiring discrimination and increasing transparency about hiring practices.

Issues:Technology and Innovation

House Passes Bonamici Bill to Improve Marine Debris Prevention, Clean-up

March 11, 2024

Press Release

The bipartisan SOS 2.0 Act—which I worked on with the late Congressman Don Young and Senators Sullivan and Whitehouse—is the most comprehensive legislation Congress has ever passed to address the marine debris that threatens coastal ecosystems and communities.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Blumenauer, Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Secure Nearly Half a Billion for Albina Vision Infrastructure Projects

March 11, 2024

Press Release

Reconnecting the Lower Albina neighborhood is an important step that will help correct past wrongs that split a thriving Black community in Portland.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici, DelBene Introduce Bill to Boost Veteran Manufacturing Jobs

March 7, 2024

Press Release

Manufacturing is a significant part of the economy in the Pacific Northwest, and there will be more jobs as the sector continues to grow.

Issues:EducationJobs and EconomyVeterans

Bonamici Secures $16.8M for Community Projects in NW Oregon

March 6, 2024

Press Release

The Community Project Funding process provides a powerful opportunity to highlight specific project needs in NW Oregon.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentHousing and HomelessnessJobs and EconomyTechnology and InnovationTransportation and Infrastructure

Beaverton parent to join Rep. Bonamici at 2024 State of the Union

March 6, 2024

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Beaverton parent to join Congresswoman Bonamici at 2024 State of the Union

As U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici continues her campaign against the fentanyl epidemic, a Beaverton parent helping lead the charge will stand alongside her at the 2024 State of the Union on Thursday, March 7.

Issues:Education

Bonamici Invites Parent Who Lost Son to Accidental Fentanyl Poisoning to 2024 State of the Union

March 5, 2024

Press Release

No family should experience the tragedy of losing a child to accidental fentanyl poisoning. I am grateful that Jon is attending the State of the Union with me to share this plan of hope.

Issues:Education

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