Oregon's 1st Congressional District
Recent News About Oregon's 1st Congressional District
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Reps. Pettersen, Bonamici, And Senate Colleagues Lead New Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill Of Rights
This week, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced legislation alongside U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and John Fetterman (D-PA) that would provide tenants and owners of manufactured (mobile) homes with enhanced protections against predatory landowners in federally backed Manufactured Housing Communities (MHC).
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Where The Sidewalk Ends: Forest Grove Asks For Millions To Fix Up Tv Highway
As part of the latest round of community project funding proposals in the U.S. House of Representatives, Bonamici is advocating for $3 million to go toward proposed safety improvements along a section of TV Highway in Forest Grove to increase safety for walkers and bikers along the busy corridor.
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Seec Climate Jobs Task Force Leaders Urge Good Jobs Principles At Doe
The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Climate Jobs Task Force Co-Chairs — Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Nikki Budzinski, and Mark DeSaulnier — along with four of the Task Force members, sent a letter to Secretary Granholm urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to incorporate the Good Jobs Principles as it implements the historic investments from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. By proactively retaining and creating good union jobs during the implementation phase of these climate-forward bills, DOE can give workers across the nation the opportunity to participate in the American clean energy future.
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Bonamici And Wyden Speak For Housing Legislation
“Co-location is common sense,” Bonamici said. “It simultaneously addresses the needs for affordable housing and child care — and Oregon is leading the way.”
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Bonamici Invites Students To Participate In Congressional App Challenge
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) invited middle and high school students who live in or attend school in Oregon's First Congressional District to compete in the ninth annual Congressional App Challenge.
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Bonamici Statement On Scotus Decision In 303 Creative V. Elenis
Discrimination should never be allowed against any person because of who they are or who they love.
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Bonamici Statement On Scotus Decision On Student Loan Forgiveness
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision on President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan.
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Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Add Childcare To Affordable Housing
Two Oregon lawmakers announced a bill on Wednesday that that would encourage affordable housing facilities to have on-site childcare.
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All 8 Members Of Oregon Delegation Call On U.s. Department Of State To Address The Passport Application Backlog For Oregonians
U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) called on the U.S. Department of State with U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) to continue working to address the passport backlog for Oregonians by driving down wait times, increasing communication with Oregon applicants, and informing Congress of any additional resources the Department needs.
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Bonamici Statement On Scotus Decision On Affirmative Action
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the following statement on the Supreme Court Decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina.
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Bonamici, Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, Salinas Call For Providence, Oregon Nurses Association To Resume Negotiations Amid Strike
Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Earl Blumenauer, Andrea Salinas, and Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley sent a letter urging Providence and the Oregon Nurses Association to quickly resume the negotiation of new employment contracts for nurses and clinical staff at Providence Portland Medical Center, Providence Seaside Hospital, and Providence Home Health and Hospice.
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Proposal Led By Bonamici, Chavez-deremer Authorizing Portland Va Facility Improvements Heads To President’s Desk
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act, which is led by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01).
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Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici And Blumenauer Announce $2.5 Million To Expand Oregon Solar Energy Workforce
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici and Earl Blumenauer announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding two Oregon workforce development and training centers a combined total of $2.5 million.
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Bonamici, Schrier Introduce Bill To Benefit Families And Support Local Farmers
U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced The Expanding Access to (EAT) Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act. This legislation aims to improve access to nutrition for American families by providing cost-free, healthy food from local farmers.
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Bonamici, Wittman, Pallone, Pingree Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support Aquaculture Farmers And Harvesters
For World Oceans Day, Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Rob Wittman (R-VA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) are introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to uplift and support aquaculture and aquaculture farmers and harvesters.
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Following Debt Ceiling Agreement, Bonamici Introduces Bill To Help People Experiencing Homelessness Access Snap Benefits
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced legislation to help people experiencing homelessness access SNAP benefits.
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Bonamici Introduces Bill To Increase Pregnancy Intention Screenings
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced legislation to promote pregnancy intention screenings that help prevent unintended pregnancies and increase the likelihood of healthy pregnancies.
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Underwood, Bonamici, Horsford Introduce Legislation To Expand Access To Clinical Opportunities For Graduate Nursing Students
On May 25, 2023, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Educating Future Nurses Act to expand clinical education and training opportunities for future Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).
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Legislation would increase funding for public defense, improve pay, and establish workload limits
Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), and Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR) introduced bipartisan legislation to address the public defense shortage.
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Trone, Mace, Bonamici Introduce House Resolution Designating May 22-26 As Educator Mental Health Awareness Week
On May 22, 2023, Representatives David Trone (D-MD), Nancy Mace (R-SC), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) led a group of their colleagues in introducing a House resolution designating the week of May 22 to 26, 2023, as Educator Mental Health Awareness Week.