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February 8, 2022

The Department of Energy and Oregon State entered into a partnership in 2016 to build the PacWave South facility for exploring how to harness the carbon-free wave energy created from wind blowing over the surface of the sea. PacWave South, prepermitted by the DOE, is designed to alleviate the challenges associated with testing technologies in the open ocean. "PacWave in Oregon is at the forefront of wave energy, thanks in large part to the visionary researchers at Oregon State University," said U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici.


February 8, 2022

"PacWave in Oregon is at the forefront of wave energy, thanks in large part to the visionary researchers at Oregon State University," U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici said. "This federal investment of $25 million will allow innovative technologies from across the country, including one from Portland State University, to be tested right here in Oregon, bringing us closer to realizing the potential of this tremendous resource."


February 4, 2022
With the America COMPETES Act, we will strengthen our scientific enterprise, bolster research and development, grow our domestic semiconductor manufacturing base, and take steps to address the climate crisis.

February 4, 2022
It is clear that child care is essential infrastructure that is fundamental to families, the economy, and our recovery from this pandemic.

February 4, 2022

The bipartisan bloc No. 2, offered by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), passed the House 262-168. It included just one health-related amendment from Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Peter Meijer (R-MI). That amendment would codify recommendations included in a September HHS Office of the Inspector General report on pharmaceutical supply chain weaknesses.


February 4, 2022
Our country is home to some of the most cutting-edge research, innovative discoveries, and unparalleled national laboratories in the world.

February 3, 2022

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) introduced legislation to create a Department of Energy Office of Advanced Clean Energy Technologies to designate and oversee regional partnerships, called Regional Energy Innovation and Development Institutes, to work on local clean energy initiatives. The partnerships will consist of local and state governments, academia, labor organizations, national laboratories, businesses, Tribes, and other eligible organizations, Bonamici said in a statement.


February 2, 2022
We appreciate receiving the recent report to Congress, in accordance with the Save our Seas 2.0 Act, which outlined the initial terms of the UNEA negotiations.

February 2, 2022
Developing and bringing to market clean energy technologies that meet local and regional needs is essential to our successful transition to a clean energy economy.

February 2, 2022

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) are reintroducing the Healthy Meal Time Act to reduce food waste in schools and further ensure that kids have the time to eat a proper meal.