Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 7726, which will have detrimental effects on child care in the United States. Fraud at any level is unacceptable, especially if it takes valuable child care away from families. But the Child Care and Development Fund already includes strong safeguards to help the program fulfill its core mission of caring for the Nation's youngest learners while supporting working families. Although this bill may be aimed at ``addressing fraud,'' in reality it will leave many families without the child care assistance they need.
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Suzanne Bonamici
Representative · Oregon · Democrat
Suzanne Bonamici
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, this week, hundreds of scientists, conservationists, explorers, students, and advocates from across the country are gathered here for the 25th anniversary of America's premier ocean policy event: Capitol Hill Ocean Week, or CHOW. This week marks 25 years of translating science into policy and cultivating partnerships to protect the coasts, fisheries, and habitats that sustain our economy and our world.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 2616, which does not protect kids. This bill is yet another attempt to micro- manage educators, harm LGBTQI+ students, and weaponize the federal government to discriminate against a small handful of already vulnerable students. There are real problems in our schools, yet at every turn, my Republican colleagues are choosing to scapegoat the trans community to divert attention from the fact that they are partners with the administration in undermining our public school system and actively dismantling the Department of Education.
Biography
Suzanne Bonamici began her career as a consumer protection attorney, advocating for working families and seniors. Elected to represent Oregon’s 1st Congressional District in 2012, she has prioritized education, environmental sustainability, and economic opportunity. Bonamici authored legislation strengthening STEM education and serves as a senior member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee. Through her collaborative approach and attention to local needs, she works to ensure her district’s voices shape national policy.
Education
- J.D., University of Oregon, Eugene, OR1983
- B.A. in Journalism, University of Oregon, Eugene1980
- A.A., Lane Community College, Eugene1978
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2012-PresentRepresenting Oregon's 1st district
Member, Oregon Senate
2008–11Member, Oregon House of Representatives
2007–08Staffer, Oregon House
2001–06Lawyer, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, Dc
Lawyer, Private Practice
Policy Focus
Education17%
Health10%
Agriculture and Food10%
Labor and Employment10%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Suzanne Bonamici's record in Congress.
STEM Education Advocacy
Championed the STEM Education Act, expanding federal support for science, technology, engineering, and math education.
Child Nutrition Reauthorization
Helped pass legislation to improve access to healthy meals for students through the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.
Workforce Training Funding
Secured increased federal investments in workforce development and job training programs for Oregonians.
Coastal Environmental Protection
Led efforts to secure funding for research and protection of Oregon's coastal ecosystems and fisheries.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- House Committee on Education and Workforce
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