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Why the United States needs a modern WIC program

December 1, 2023

The Hill

Opinion: Why the United States needs a modern WIC program

We have different political philosophies and represent districts on opposite sides of the country, but we couldn’t agree more on the importance of WIC to our constituents and the country. WIC serves women who are pregnant, postpartum and/or breastfeeding, along with young children up to age 5 — including about half of all infants born in the United States.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Bonamici Statement on HR 5961

November 30, 2023

Statements

Of course the US should not fund terrorism by Iran or any adversary, but this bill is a misguided and misleading attempt by Republicans to confuse the American public about the deal that the Biden Administration reached earlier this year for the release of American hostages held in Iran.

Sullivan, Baldwin, Bonamici & Joyce Lead Legislation to Improve Harmful Algal Bloom Response

November 28, 2023

Press Release

Harmful algal blooms and hypoxia events are occurring with increasing frequency, threatening the health of our marine and freshwater ecosystems and communities.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici Applaud $43 Million Portland Business Contract to Support U.S. Antarctic Program

November 27, 2023

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici today welcomed the announcement that a Portland manufacturer secured a $43.5 million contract from the U.S. Army to develop equipment for research in the Antarctic.

Issues:Technology and Innovation

Statement of Rep. Suzanne Bonamici on Path Forward for Israel and Gaza

November 21, 2023

Statements

We need a new path forward; a path that will save Israeli and Palestinian lives.

Issues:Foreign Affairs and National Security

Bonamici, Takano, Bowman, Hayes Call for Divisive “Parental Rights” Language to Be Removed from NDAA

November 17, 2023

Press Release

This section would impose burdensome, unnecessary, and redundant requirements on public schools funded and managed by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), an organization within the Department of Defense that provides military connected students and families with access to a high-quality public education.

Issues:Education

Bonamici, Wyden, Crapo, Valadao, Slotkin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Exports of Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts and Other Specialty Crops

November 14, 2023

Press Release

Oregon is world famous for our specialty crops, and products like blueberries and hazelnuts make up a significant portion of our state's export economy. Unfortunately, growers face many barriers to foreign markets, which limit their competitiveness.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Bonamici, Cuellar, Norcross, Dingell Propose Child Care Stipends for Union Apprenticeship Programs

November 14, 2023

Press Release

Washington, DC – In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Donald Norcross (NJ-1), and Debbie Dingell (MI-6) introduced the Apprentice-Related Child Care (ARCC) Act. The bill would establish a child care stipend pilot program available to Americans enrolled in Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeship programs.

Issues:Child CareEducationJobs and Economy

Bonamici Announces Winner of Oregon First District’s 2023 Congressional App Challenge

November 13, 2023

Press Release

Congratulations to Aashna for winning the 2023 Congressional App Challenge.

Issues:Education

Bonamici, Cortez Masto Introduce Bicameral Bill to Support Affordable Manufactured Housing Communities

November 9, 2023

Press Release

We have a severe shortage of housing across the country, and it’s important to maintain and preserve the affordable options we have.

Issues:Housing and Homelessness

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