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Suzanne Bonamici

DemocratOregonCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 26

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

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Support Social Security cost-of-living adjustments

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Bonamici supports giving Social Security recipients cost-of-living adjustments so their payments keep up with rising costs, including housing, medication, and other basic needs.

Context: The source does not specify an adjustment formula or amount.

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Oppose ending Medicare as it is currently structured

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Bonamici says she will fight efforts to end Medicare as it is currently structured. She argues that such efforts would impose thousands of dollars in extra costs on older Americans.

Context: The source does not specify which Medicare changes she opposes.

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Oppose privatizing Social Security

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Suzanne Bonamici opposes privatizing Social Security and says she will continue to oppose efforts to do so. She argues that Social Security is an earned benefit that should not be taken away from people who paid into the system throughout their working lives.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Support a just transition to renewable energy

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Bonamici supports continuing the transition to renewable energy and says Congress should preserve programs that help make that transition just. She links clean-energy investment with good-paying jobs and more resilient communities, and says it can reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Context: The page describes defending existing programs amid attacks; it does not specify which programs or propose a new funding level.

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Advance a science-based plan to cut emissions

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Suzanne Bonamici supports using a comprehensive, science-based Climate Action Plan as a roadmap for Congress to address emissions across the economy. The plan recommends reaching net-zero emissions no later than mid-century and net-negative emissions afterward.

Context: The source describes recommendations in a Climate Action Plan, not a newly specified legislative proposal.

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Protect abortion care and reproductive freedom

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Suzanne Bonamici opposes laws that restrict abortion and says politicians and judges should not dictate personal decisions about whether or when someone has a child. She supports abortion care, family planning, contraception, and affordable reproductive health services. She says access to contraception and reproductive care can lower health costs and reduce unplanned pregnancies and abortions.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Strengthen retirement security

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Suzanne Bonamici says workers deserve retirement security they can count on. She points to employer retirement plans, personal savings and Social Security as parts of the security workers once relied on, and notes that fewer employers now provide retirement plans and Social Security is at risk.

Context: The passage does not specify a policy mechanism or legislative action.

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Make child care and early education affordable

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Suzanne Bonamici is fighting for continued federal funding to make child care and early childhood education affordable and accessible. She says this investment should help families find care and give parents more opportunity to build a better future for their children.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Provide paid family leave and sick days

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Suzanne Bonamici supports legislation providing 12 weeks of paid leave to care for a newborn or adopted child or a sick family member. She also supports at least seven job-protected paid sick or safe days, so workers can care for themselves and loved ones without risking their jobs or having to choose between care and a paycheck.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Increase support services to prevent homelessness

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Bonamici supports increased federal funding for behavioral health services, addiction treatment, and other social safety net programs. She says these services should support people who are at risk of becoming homeless.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.