Suzanne Bonamici Claims

Pass legislation to provide 12 weeks of paid leave to care for a newborn or adopted child or a sick family member, and at least seven job-protected paid sick or safe days.

policy 1 occurrences 4 evidence unverified

Fight for continued federal funding to make child care and early childhood education affordable and accessible.

spending 4 occurrences 5 evidence unverified · same_term

Increase funding for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to incentivize the construction of more affordable housing.

spending 1 occurrences 3 evidence unverified

Work on legislation to convert unused buildings into affordable housing.

policy 1 occurrences 3 evidence unverified · same_term

Create funding for affordable housing paired with child care centers.

spending 2 occurrences 3 evidence unverified · same_term

Increase access to transitional housing for people in recovery.

policy 1 occurrences 1 evidence unverified · same_term

Expand access to high-quality early learning opportunities so every child can start kindergarten ready to learn.

policy 2 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Address resource inequities in K-12 education so schools can provide safe facilities, counseling, advanced courses, technology, extended learning, world language learning, career and technical education, and a well-rounded curriculum including the arts.

policy 2 occurrences 3 evidence unverified · same_term

Protect and expand federal student aid programs like Pell Grants and Federal Work-Study to make college more affordable.

spending 2 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Forgive student loan balances after ten years of public service under Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Keep student loan interest rates low and make income-driven repayment easier to access.

policy 3 occurrences 5 evidence unverified · same_term

Support making higher education debt free.

policy 1 occurrences 3 evidence unverified · same_term

Introduce a Congressional Review Act resolution to repeal the Department of Education's finalized rule that caps federal student loans and overhauls the student loan system.

oversight 5 occurrences 5 evidence unverified · same_term

Work to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act so charter schools that contract with for-profit entities for operating, overseeing, or managing them cannot receive federal funds.

policy 3 occurrences 1 evidence unverified

Establish an interagency advisory commission on advancing restorative justice in elementary and secondary education.

policy 1 occurrences 1 evidence unverified

Introduce and support legislation to expand SNAP access for older adults and adults with disabilities, including simplifying enrollment and increasing SNAP benefits.

policy 1 occurrences 1 evidence unverified

Develop a coordinated federal approach to AI policy that aligns education and workforce readiness.

policy 2 occurrences 1 evidence unverified

Support educator and institutional readiness for responsible AI use through professional development, shared resources, evidence-based practices, and model curricula.

policy 2 occurrences 2 evidence unverified

Focus AI workforce policy on community colleges, apprenticeship programs, small businesses, and underserved workers, including regional partnerships, hands-on learning, credentials, and AI literacy.

policy 2 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Expand AI education and career access for all learners, including support for Minority Serving Institutions, HBCUs, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, rural communities, and low-income communities.

policy 1 occurrences 1 evidence unverified · same_term

Promote public-private partnerships, Innovation Hubs, and an AI Workforce and Industry Advisory Council to identify skills gaps, share curricula, and set ethics and transparency safeguards.

policy 1 occurrences 1 evidence unverified · same_term

Require unified reporting, interagency data sharing, and a standing advisory committee to track outcomes and guide future AI education and workforce policy.

oversight 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified

Create student-centered AI safeguards, including limits on commercial use of student data, security standards, and parental involvement in digital learning.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Make permanent changes to improve WIC so eligible families can apply or renew benefits by phone, videoconference, online, or mail, and local WIC offices can receive funding to upgrade their technology.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Stand up for reproductive rights, including abortion care, access to family planning and contraception, and affordable health care services.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Fight for meaningful and effective policies to reduce emissions and protect the planet.

policy 2 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Create tax-free, portable skill savings accounts for workers to pay for education and training expenses, with contributions from workers, employers, family and friends, government agencies, tax authorities, and community investment organizations.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified

Reauthorize and fund the Elder Justice Act to strengthen programs that prevent the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of seniors and people with disabilities.

spending 1 occurrences 6 evidence

Fight in Congress to fund and expand NeighborWorks America.

spending 1 occurrences 6 evidence pending

Increase funding for homelessness services such as emergency shelters and re-housing support through Continuums of Care and the Emergency Solutions Grant.

spending 1 occurrences 6 evidence unverified

Lead the Fair Manufactured Housing Lending Act to stop predatory lending in manufactured housing.

policy 1 occurrences 6 evidence pending

Champion funding for community projects that strengthen local infrastructure, public safety, housing, accessibility, and resilience in Northwest Oregon.

spending 2 occurrences 2 evidence

Support and help introduce legislation to repeal the federal school voucher tax credit so public funding stays in public schools.

policy 2 occurrences 2 evidence

Introduce and support legislation to limit employer surveillance of workers, require disclosure of workplace data collection, and establish enforcement and oversight for workplace privacy protections.

policy 2 occurrences 2 evidence

Fight against federal funding for ICE and CBP immigration enforcement and redirect that funding to federal child care programs.

spending 1 occurrences 2 evidence

Press the Department of Education to reinstate the 1979 career and technical education nondiscrimination guidelines and rescind its final rule eliminating them.

oversight 2 occurrences 2 evidence pending · same_term

Support legislation to prohibit entities that receive federal HUD funds from compelling homeless people to reside in facilities designated for housing homeless people.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence

Fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act so children with disabilities receive the free appropriate public education and services they need.

spending 1 occurrences 2 evidence

Reduce state and federal reliance on standardized test scores and expand the use of multiple high-quality measures of student achievement.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified

Enact policies to address discrimination, bias, civil rights, and racial segregation in K-12 schools.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence pending

Strengthen the educator pipeline through investments in educator pay, improved working conditions, and resources for educators and staff.

spending 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Fund high-quality education research and promote evidence-based practices for student success and wellbeing.

spending 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Triple Title I funding to better serve students from disadvantaged backgrounds and the schools that educate them.

spending 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Make school breakfasts and lunches free for all children, provide summer meals and summer EBT, and streamline and expand the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

spending 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support legislation to establish a national grant program, funded by fees on opioid manufacturers, to install and maintain roughly 10,000 secure prescription medication disposal receptacles across the country.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Include a rebate program in opioid disposal legislation so opioid manufacturer fees are not passed on to hospice or cancer patients who rely on opioid medication for pain management.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Work with USPS and community leaders to coordinate times and locations for meetings about mail delivery problems in northwest Oregon.

oversight 1 occurrences 0 evidence