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@RepBonamici

Representing Oregon's 1st District. Working to strengthen , support , & . Proud mom of two grown kids.

Joined April 2012
Born 14 October

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  1. Day 2 of the new Congress: feeling the strength of the women in our caucus!

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  2. We have the opportunity & the imperative to protect our planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, investing in renewable energy, & defending science. One of my top priorities this Congress is taking bold action to combat climate change. I'm proud to join to

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  3. A top legislative priority of the new Democratic Majority is returning power to the people by reforming government. Today we introduced the Act, to restore the Voting Rights Act, fight corruption, & more.

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    Democratic women of the House are back and stronger than ever! 💪

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  5. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    Tonight, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to end the and reopen the government. Now it is up to Leader McConnell to bring it to the Senate Floor and to sign it.

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  6. Jan 3

    At the start of the 116th Congress, I’m proud to join my colleagues in passing a new rules package that reflects our values as a Democratic caucus. It increases transparency, creates a Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, bans LGBTQ discrimination, & much more.

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    Jan 3

    The legislative text of the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act has also been included in the bills which will pass tonight to reopen the government. My thanks to House leaders for ensuring we get federal workers affected by the shutdown their back pay.

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    Jan 3

    Honored that has selected me as the first Speaker pro tempore for the new session of Congress! Today marks a renewed commitment to creating a more inclusive government that works for everyone. Livestream starts soon on .

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  9. Jan 3

    My priorities for this session mirror the concerns I have heard from NW Oregonians during town hall meetings and conversations. I’ll strive to increase access to affordable health care for all, make higher education more accessible, act on climate, & more.

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  10. Jan 3

    Representing Northwest Oregon is a great honor and I’m humbled to have the trust of Oregonians for another term. I am excited and energized to serve as part of the Majority for the first time since I came to Congress.

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  11. Jan 3

    As a leader on the , I will keep fighting to reduce carbon emissions, accelerate our transition to 100% clean energy, rebuild our nation’s infrastructure in sustainable and resilient manner, & create new good-paying jobs.

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  12. Jan 3

    We will strengthen our oversight over the Trump Administration's efforts to withdraw from the , suppress science, roll back the Clean Power Plan, fuel economy standards, methane emission controls, and safeguards for clean air & clean water.

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  13. Jan 3

    Today, are in the Majority in the House and we are ready to use this information to . We have the ability and the obligation to lead the world’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

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  14. Jan 3

    The findings demonstrate that w/out substantial efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions & adapt to the changing climate, there will be significant consequences for our environment & communities.

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  15. Jan 3

    Thank you to everyone who helped me amplify the significance of by joining the .

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  16. Jan 3

    The is the most comprehensive science-based evaluation of the consequences of climate change, the risks of inaction, & potential adaptation strategies for the U.S. to date. Since the Trump Admin tried to suppress the findings, I shared them daily

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  17. Jan 2

    Approximately 85% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are a result of fossil fuel combustion. Methane from fossil fuel extraction, industrial processes, agricultural land-cover change, and waste processing account for the remaining emissions.

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  18. Jan 2

    As we reflect on 2018 and look ahead to the start of a new Congress in 2019, I’m grateful to everyone across NW Oregon for the honor of representing them. Check out my Instagram story to see some of my favorite photos from each month.

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  19. Jan 1

    Projected increases in inland flooding over the coming century threaten approximately 2,500 to 4,600 bridges across the U.S. and are estimated to result in average annual damages of $1.2 to $1.4 billion each year by 2050.

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  20. Jan 1

    Happy New Year! In 2018, it felt like a week’s worth of news happened daily. Here’s hoping that 2019 is just as noteworthy, but with a lot more for our climate, our children, our seniors, and everyone in our communities and around the world.

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