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October 2, 2020
We ask you to take into account the size and scale of this disaster as well as the backdrop upon which this disaster fell.

October 2, 2020

The question-and-answer session will be broadcast simultaneously in Spanish with American Sign Language interpretation. "When I saw the news about a major workplace outbreak at Pacific Seafood's Warrenton facility, I was deeply concerned," Bonamici, an Oregon Democrat, said in a statement. "This is a small, tight-knit community with limited health care capacity.


October 1, 2020
As the coronavirus death toll tragically surpasses 200,000 and the pandemic continues to devastate our communities and economy, the American people need relief.

October 1, 2020
We need to fundamentally change our reliance on plastics.

October 1, 2020
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This bill had strong bipartisan support throughout the Committee process — but now House Republicans are changing their minds and abandoning the deal they used to support.
Issues:Energy and Environment

October 1, 2020

The sharp spike is linked to an outbreak at Pacific Seafood in Warrenton. The Oregon Health Authority has reported 86 total cases tied to the facility, prompting scrutiny from U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, a Democrat who represents the area.


September 30, 2020

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici on Tuesday called on the Oregon Health Authority and Pacific Seafood to provide more information and address community concerns about the coronavirus outbreak at the Warrenton plant. Pacific Seafood has said 95 workers have tested positive for the virus, the largest workplace outbreak in Clatsop County during the pandemic.


September 30, 2020

Reducing health disparities in the United States requires a broad approach, from access to primary care to participation in clinical trials. As a cancer survivor, I'm keenly aware of the need for diversity and addressing disparities when it comes to tackling this disease. About one in five cancer clinical trials fail because of a lack of participation.


September 30, 2020

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, whose district includes Warrenton, pressed state health officials Tuesday for answers about the outbreak. Saying she was "deeply concerned," Bonamici questioned if the outbreak had been preceded by complaints about the facility and what steps are being taken to maintain physical distancing in worker housing.