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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) voted against H.R. 5 – the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) – emphasizing that the bill does not adequately address the problems of No Child Left Behind.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) joined more than 50 members of Congress today to introduce the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Woman Act, which would ensure that women receive coverage for all reproductive health care.

The EACH Woman Act would require that federal insurance programs, including Medicaid, cover abortion services, and it would prohibit federal, state, and local governments from restricting abortion coverage by private insurance companies.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), along with 53 of their colleagues, sent a letter to the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), urging it to use existing authority to require that insurance companies provide coverage for a 12-month supply of a woman’s birth control prescription at one time, without cost-sharing.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule to reduce emissions from power plants.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing same-sex marriage.

“This is an historic day for marriage equality and for freedom in our country. Same-sex couples will no longer be restricted from marrying, and they and their families can live with dignity. This is an important and essential step forward, but the LGBTQ community still faces discrimination. Today we celebrate progress and recommit to creating greater equality for all.