Press Releases
Nov 17, 2015
Bonamici Appointed to Panel to Complete Bipartisan Education Bill
Issues: Education
Congresswoman Bonamici was appointed to a panel that will negotiate a bill to improve the nation’s K-12 education policies.
Nov 16, 2015
Merkley and Bonamici to Hold Joint Town Hall Meeting in Washington County
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici will hold a joint town hall meeting at Beaverton High School.
Nov 11, 2015
Bonamici Statement to Commemorate Veterans Day
Issues: Veterans
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day.
Nov 5, 2015
Bonamici Statement on Advancing Long-Term Multi-Modal Transportation Bill
Today, Congresswoman Bonamici made the following statement after the House voted to advance a six year extension of legislation that authorizes federal highway, public transit, highway safety, and other safety programs.
Nov 3, 2015
Bonamici and Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Improve Nutrition Program for Young Children
Issues: Education
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) introduced the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill to expand access to nutritious meals for young children.
Oct 28, 2015
Congresswoman Bonamici Welcomes Deal to Avert Default and End Governing by Crisis
Issues: Fiscal Responsibility
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) voted for the Bipartisan Budget Agreement of 2015: “The budget deal achieved by Congressional leadership and the Obama administration is good news for Oregonians."
Oct 24, 2015
Congresswoman Bonamici Applauds Progress in Reducing Over-Testing in Schools
Issues: Education
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) responded to the Department of Education's announcement of new guiding principles for assessments in K-12 education.
Oct 22, 2015
Congresswoman Bonamici Calls for Responsible Action on Debt Payment
Issues: Fiscal Responsibility
Congresswoman Bonamici released this statement in response to the House of Representatives vote on H.R. 692, which could force the U.S. Treasury to default on obligations to active-duty military, veterans, national security, and others.
Oct 21, 2015
Bonamici and Schrader Announce USDA Grant for “Invest Locally Initiative”
Issues: Jobs and Economy
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Congressman Kurt Schrader (OR-05) today announced the award of a $50,000 grant to Columbia-Pacific Economic Development District (Col-Pac) for its “Invest Locally Initiative.”
Oct 21, 2015
Congresswoman Bonamici Convenes Forum to Promote STEAM Education
Congresswoman Bonamici (OR-01) convened a forum of educators, business leaders, elected officials, and advocates today to discuss increasing access to STEAM education. “The future of our economy relies on an educated workforce to create and fill the jobs of the 21st century,” Congresswoman Bonamici said.
