Suzanne Bonamici

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It was meaningful to spend Saturday morning celebrating Oregon’s AANHPI community at @ORriseabovehate at the beautiful Lan Su @chinesegarden in NW Portland!

Portland is the epicenter of women’s sports and home of the first ever International Women’s Sports Film Festival!

On International Workers' Day, we fight for the safety and well-being of ALL workers.

Donald Trump wants to add more bureaucracy that will hurt citizens who are already in HUD funded housing. Citizenship verification already happens. Penalizing law-abiding immigrants and forcing them out on the street is NOT the answer.

Profit should never be a driving force in public education, and charter schools should not be exploited to siphon federal funding into for-profit schemes. I’m grateful to be leading this initiative with Rep. DeLauro to keep student funding in public schools where it belongs.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) protects lives and property. NOAA's research helps people prepare for and recover from extreme weather, keeps farms and fisheries in business, and helps to keep the ocean healthy in a changing climate. Trump's budget would cut NOAA research, sideline what's left over, and create gaps that leave communities less prepared.

It was an honor to speak the grand opening of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s Nancy Stueber Natural Sciences Hall! This collaborative and interactive exhibition will empower the next generation of changemakers to learn and talk about Pacific Northwest climate action. Despite the federal government’s actions that roll back the progress we have made, I am inspired by this new exhibit that will bring Oregonians of all ages and backgrounds together to learn science and work together for a cleaner, safer, brighter future. Congratulations to OMSI on the opening of this new thought-provoking exhibition.

It was great to speak with Zach Boren from Apprenticeships for America! Registered apprenticeships create pathways to high-quality, high-paying jobs and connect employers with the workforce they need. Apprenticeships grow the economy and make our country stronger. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Apprenticeship Caucus I wish everyone a Happy National Apprenticeship Week!

HUD is trying to change the rules for people who get federal housing assistance. Under the current rule, no federal dollars go to noncitizens and aid is calculated based on the number of citizens. But under the new rule, any noncitizen in the home would mean zero aid, meaning the whole family might lose their home. Under this rule, a family of 2 parents with 5 kids, all of whom are citizens, would lose their housing assistance if a noncitizen grandparent moved in. Housing is the foundation for health and well being, and this rule would cruelly punish many kids and families.

The House just passed funding for the Coast Guard, FEMA, and TSA without giving another penny to ICE or CBP. The majority could have and should have brought this up for a vote weeks ago, but instead their delay fostered fear and anxiety among federal employees who weren’t sure when or if they would get their next paycheck.

King Charles’s address to Congress was subtle and masterful. I appreciated his emphasis on diplomacy and the importance of separation of powers. I hope President Trump was listening.

Late last night and into the early hours of the morning the House debated the Farm Bill, and this morning it passed without my support. This Farm Bill will hurt rather than help farmers, harm public lands, and do NOTHING to help the more than 42,000 Oregonians who have lost SNAP benefits because of the Big Ugly Bill. The Farm Bill should support America’s farmers and agricultural programs, and it should address the needs of millions of people across the country who do not have enough to eat. That’s not what this bill does. Costs are rising and too many Oregonians are struggling to put food on the table. I hope the Senate comes back with a better bill that actually meets the needs of the American people.

Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision significantly weakens the landmark Voting Rights Act. This means more gerrymandering and more redistricting plans that dilute minority communities. Congress should pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore voting rights protections.

Republicans are trying to recast DEI, which is basic human decency, into something that’s suspect or harmful. When did every student having the opportunity to learn and thrive become a problem?

I agree with Whip Clark that this is a setback, but we will continue to fight for democracy and free and fair elections.

We had a great discussion with my @DemWomenCaucus colleagues and several story-telling moms who are feeling the pressure from rising costs of child care and health care. Families are struggling and child care is one of the highest costs in a family's budget. I call on my colleagues to invest in children and families; it’s the best investment we can make.

Thank you to the advocates and volunteers from the American Coalition for Ukraine for meeting with me. Russia's ongoing attack on Ukraine is unconscionable, especially the kidnapping and abuse of Ukrainian children. We must use all diplomatic and economic strategies we have to protect the lives and freedom of Ukrainians.

Here’s a delightful update from our friends at the Oregon Zoo! Filbert, also known as "Stumptown Fil," just turned 15! Special thanks to the staff at Oregon Zoo for taking great care of the birthday beaver, and for bringing smiles and joy to zoo visitors. 🎂🦫 ktvz.com/news/theres-go…

🚨If Donald Trump has his way, thousands of immigrants will be left unhoused, including 37,000 children.  Share this. Raise your voices. This is inhumane

Community project funding applications have wrapped up, and I was able to share the good news about the projects we are advancing!