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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici joined Meals on Wheels in Southwest Portland Thursday to deliver food to those in need. KATU News spoke with Rep. Bonamici, who thanked all Meals on Wheels volunteers for their diligence throughout the pandemic. "Especially during the pandemic, where social isolation was such an issue and concern among seniors who are home-bound. It was so important to have, not only the meal delivered, but someone to check in on the person and have a conversation and provide that interaction," said Bonamici.
Suzanne Bonamici, US Representative for Oregon's 1st congressional district said: "The ocean covers more than 70% of the surface of our planet and we can capture the power of its waves, currents and tides to help power our homes, buildings and communities. "As we transition to a 100% clean energy economy, marine energy has tremendous potential as one of the last untapped renewable energy sources. Federal investment will help unlock it.
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici is requesting $902,500 in funding for a landslide mitigation project in Astoria that would help protect a neighborhood from common winter flooding or the Big One — the Cascadia Subduction Earthquake that would impact a 600-mile fault located 70-100 miles off the West Coast of North America. "I was looking for projects that would benefit communities, create jobs, keep people safe," said Bonamici. "As the representative of the north coast, it's important to prepare for issues like landslides. We've already seen this in Astoria this winter."
While a lot of work still needs to be done, Multnomah County's new Behavioral Health Resource Center is coming along. On Tuesday, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury went inside the building, which is located at Southwest Park Avenue and Southwest Oak Street, for a quick tour. County commissioners approved the $26 million center earlier this year. To help fund it, Bonamici has requested $1.3 million in federal funds. She says they should know by the end of the month if it's approved.
The Oregonian/OregonLive asked 7 U.S. Congressional members from Oregon and 89 members of the Oregon Legislature if they'd been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01) and Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden this week urged President Biden to provide student loan borrowers with urgently needed relief by extending the current pause on payments and interest for federally held student loans.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D) in an interview: "I don't think the new service standards are necessary. They don't need to slow down. They could make the positive reforms without the delivery delays. And it would be serious, for example, if someone's waiting for medication, and they missed a day or two of medication, if someone has important information they need to make a business decision. Or, critically, if somebody's ballot doesn't arrive or they're sending in their ballot to vote by mail, their voice won't count. That's unacceptable. So, yes, it does matter. A day or two does matter."