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February 12, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s State of the Union Address.


February 12, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today called on leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly bring the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization to the floor for a vote. Earlier today, the Senate passed a strong VAWA Reauthorization bill, by a bipartisan vote of 78 to 22.

Issues:Civil Rights

February 7, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici today released the following statement in celebration of Black History Month. February has been commemorated as Black History Month in America every year since 1976.

Issues:Civil Rights

February 6, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici released the following statement in response to a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announcement on the cancelation of Saturday non-package mail delivery.

“Congress should immediately take up legislation to restore six day delivery and address the United States Postal Service’s broader financial challenges. The failure to act is already threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of Oregon postal workers and diminishing the essential services the postal service must maintain to remain competitive.


January 29, 2013
Beaverton, Ore. – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici today released the following statement in response to comprehensive immigration reform proposals made by President Obama and a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators.
“The proposal offered by President Obama and the framework put forward by the bipartisan group of eight U.S. Senators represent major advancements in the immigration reform discussion. I have heard from countless constituents affected by this complex issue.

January 23, 2013

Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today announced that she has been elected Ranking Member of the U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment.

“I look forward to leading the Democratic members of the Environment Subcommittee and to substantive collaboration with our colleagues across the aisle,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR). “From climate change to oceanic research, the issues in this subcommittee present important policy questions that must be answered with science to protect our planet.”


January 22, 2013

Beaverton, Ore.—Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today announced that she has been selected to serve on two subcommittees of the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee. Bonamici is now a member of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training and the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.


January 21, 2013

Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today released the following statement following the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.

“President Obama today laid out a unifying message and a clear direction for his second term. From strengthening our economy and passing a budget that responsibly reduces our deficit, to reforming our immigration system, taking action to address climate change, and preventing gun violence, our country has some difficult decisions to make.