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US Representative Suzanne Bonamici said: "The ocean covers more than 70 per cent 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 per cent clean energy economy, marine energy has tremendous potential as one of the last untapped renewable energy sources. Federal investment will help unlock it.

At his second stop, Southridge High School in Beaverton, Cardona held a roundtable discussion with students and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici about the President's American Family Plan, a proposal that includes two years of free community college. "When graduates of community college graduate, they have a 21% increase in their earning potential," said Cardona. "I think if we really focus on it as a country, we can get it done. And I think it would not only help those students but give us an opportunity to do a better job connecting to the workforce needs in our country."

Tomorrow, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will continue his tour in Oregon to discuss the provisions within President Biden's Build Back Better agenda that provide students pathways to affordable higher education, including providing two years of free community college. During this trip, the Secretary will also discuss the historic investments from the American Rescue Plan (ARP), dedicating money for summer enrichment programs when he visits a bilingual summer enrichment program in Hillsboro, Oregon, funded in part by ARP.

In Oregon, Cardona will hold a roundtable with Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) to discuss the president's pledge to publicly fund two years of community college.

Both Bonamici and U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader included several regional projects in their Invest in America Act funds. Bonamici included nearly $19 million for nine projects in her proposals, mostly similar transportation-related work in Washington, Columbia, Clatsop and Multnomah counties. Bonamici represents Oregon's 1st Congressional District, which extends from parts of Washington, Yamhill and Multnomah counties to Clatsop County on the Oregon coast.

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici secured $19.36 million within the transportation bill to go toward five transportation projects in Northwest Oregon. Bonamici represents Oregon's First Congressional District, which includes Washington, Yamhill, Clatsop and Columbia counties and part of Multnomah County. "The INVEST in America Act addresses the infrastructure needs of NW Oregon and the country, helps mitigate the climate crisis, and creates good-paying jobs," Bonamici said in an emailed statement.

A joint release said this season could be worse than the unprecedented 2020 season. Their letter said, "As you know, Oregon, and the rest of the West, experienced an unprecedented and destructive wildfire season in 2020. More than 50,000 fires burned 10 million acres with fires lasting well into the fall". The letter said that already fire and smoke have threatened the health and safety of several communities in Oregon. Delegation members included Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with Representatives Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici and Cliff Bentz.

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.