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@RepBonamici

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

Joined April 2012
Born on October 14

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  1. Efforts to add a citizenship question to the will suppress participation & will result in inaccurate data that does not reflect the population of our nation.

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  2. 6 hours ago

    Teachers are doing the important work of educating the next generation. We should thank them today and every day for their dedication in helping students reach their full potential.

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    24 hours ago

    Thank you, , for proposing and advancing this important piece of legislation that came from listening deeply and carefully to those affected by, as well as folks working to counter, the devastating effects of the opioid addiction crisis.

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  4. May 6

    The is devastating too many families in Oregon and across the country. On Monday I’ll fly back to DC, where I will continue working hard to address this deadly epidemic.

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  5. May 5

    These students share a deep moral conviction that the next generation shouldn’t have to live with this kind of fear. My colleagues in DC should listen to them and to the millions of people who are demanding that Congress take action to strengthen gun laws.

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  6. May 5

    I asked several student leaders why they care about preventing ; their answers were personal and profound. Frantic text messages from classmates during a lockdown. Panic at school when a man with a gun was nearby. Childhood memories of a friend whose family was shot.

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  7. May 5

    Indigenous women in the US face tragically high rates of violence, sexual assault, and murder. We must do more to protect indigenous women and seek justice on behalf of those who are missing or murdered.

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    May 4

    Met with tribal leaders yesterday at Chemawa Indian School to hear their serious health and welfare concerns for students. Working with , & for effective reforms that will last.

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  9. May 3

    Mothers and babies are healthier when women make intentional decisions about pregnancy. I’m proud to sponsor the EQUIP Act to bring Oregon’s success in pregnancy intention screening to the rest of country. Thanks to for discussion today.

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  10. May 3

    Family unity is good for children and parents, but the Trump Administration has cruelly separated about 700 immigrant children from their parents. Seeking asylum is not illegal and parents shouldn’t be punished by losing their kids.

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  11. May 3

    It is always inspiring to see the talent from young artists! Thank you to the students who participated in this year and congratulations to our winner, Hailey Kim of Life Christian School in Beaverton whose artwork will be displayed in the US Capitol.

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    May 2

    " are drivers of economy; SBA District had record lending the past few years." - Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici

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  13. May 2

    My first job was in my mom’s small business, so I learned firsthand the challenges and rewards of small business owners. It was great to celebrate with entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders at the luncheon today.

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  14. May 2

    We need nurses for our health care system to work. I am proud to be a champion in Congress for nurses and nursing education, and I’m honored to receive an award today from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing at .

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  15. May 2

    Yet House Republicans propose cutting $15 billion from federal student aid. That’s wrong. I’m working to make college affordable and improve the Federal Work Study program so college jobs align with students’ career goals.

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  16. May 2

    I worked my way through Community College and earned my bachelor’s and law degrees at the , all with a manageable amount of debt. That’s not possible for too many students today.

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  17. May 1

    Agriculture is a critical part of Oregon’s economy, and wine is one of our best-known and most popular products. Thanks to for sharing your passion for with me.

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  18. May 1

    I’ve joined a bipartisan group in Congress to stand up for human rights and hold Sudan accountable. We are troubled by President Trump’s lifting of sanctions on after little to no progress in the human rights and humanitarian crises.

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  19. May 1

    I’m committed to improving access to health care, strengthening programs, and empowering women to live healthy lives.

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  20. May 1

    Families thrive when women have access to comprehensive, supportive health care within their communities. I enjoyed touring Healthcare’s Hillsboro campus and learning more about the services they offer.

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