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Dem Women’s Caucus Members Speak Out Against House Republicans’ Empty Effort to Protect Pregnant Students’ Rights

January 10, 2024

The intent of the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act is clear; it’s another attempt to have politicians interfere in the intensely personal decision of when and whether to have a child; a decision that should be made only by the pregnant student and their health care provider.

Issues:Health Care

Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici, Salinas Announce More Electric School Buses Coming to Oregon

January 9, 2024

Press Release

It’s exciting that Portland Public Schools and Beaverton School District students will be able to ride in clean school buses in the years to come because of funding from this program.

Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentTransportation and Infrastructure

Bonamici, González-Colón Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Marine Debris

December 15, 2023

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Marine debris threatens coastal communities, ecosystems, and marine life.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Bonamici, McGarvey Lead Effort to Improve Family Access to Housing Assistance

December 13, 2023

Press Release

The Biden Administration has shown historic dedication to improving opportunities for homeownership and increasing protections for families who rent.

Issues:Housing and Homelessness

Bonamici, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Education Research

December 11, 2023

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC [12/11/23] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced bipartisan legislation to accelerate innovation in teaching and learning by establishing a national center to promote informed-risk, high-reward education research.

Issues:Education

Proposed law aims to lock in protections for homeless students

December 8, 2023

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The Center for Public Integrity

Law aims to lock in protections for homeless students

“I remain hopeful that we can pass a meaningful investment in federal programs that address youth homelessness,” [Bonamici] said in her statement. “Students cannot thrive if they don’t have their basic needs met.”

Issues:Housing and Homelessness

Bonamici, Porter Introduce Legislation to Protect Student Borrowers, Young Consumers from Unscrupulous Lenders

December 8, 2023

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC [12/08/23] – Today Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced legislation to restore the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Office for Students and Young Consumers.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducation

Bipartisan Group of House Members Introduces Bill to Protect Older Workers from Age Discrimination

December 4, 2023

Press Release

Discrimination should never be tolerated in the workplace. Yet too often, older workers encounter discrimination on the job or when seeking employment.

Issues:Jobs and Economy

Why the United States needs a modern WIC program

December 1, 2023

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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

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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.

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