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At a Glance
Seat
Representative for Oregon District 1
Born
October 14, 1954
Age 71
Phone
(202) 225-0855
Office
2231 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Oregon District 1

Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Marie Bonamici is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 1st congressional district, a seat she was first elected to in a 2012 special election. The district includes most of Portland west of the Willamette River, along with most of Portland's western suburbs such as Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, and Lake Oswego.

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Voting Record — 569
Yes40%
No58%
Present1%
Not Voting2%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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Congressional District 1

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Suzanne Bonamici
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratOregon District 1
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Suzanne's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 59 sponsored · 274 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Nurses are an essential part of our healthcare system. Some of my Oregon colleagues joined me in urging leaders at the Oregon Nurses Association and Providence to come to the table in good faith and negotiate a fair contract.
Image of a letter sent to ONA and Providence. 

Dear Ms. Tan Piazza and Mr. Hochman,
We write today to express our fervent hope that Providence and the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) will come together in good faith and expeditiously negotiate - around the clock if necessary - for new employment contracts for the nearly 6,000 doctors, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and clinical staff in the Providence system across the state of Oregon. These dedicated doctors, nurses, and clinical staff have taken the extraordinary step to authorize strikes in Portland, Medford, Hood River, Seaside, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Newberg, and beyond. Without a prompt resolution we risk a significant disruption to the health care system in Oregon. These skilled clinicians seek competitive wages and benefits and adequate staffing levels so they can provide the quality patient care that Oregonians deserve and expect. The last few years have not been easy for anyone in health care, and the health care system continues to face a variety of challenges. Providence nurses, doctors, and clinical staff provide needed and often life-saving care to many vulnerable patients and a strike of this scale would significantly interrupt access to, and continuity of, care. Nurses and clinical staff are on the frontlines of health care and are essential in every part of the system, including in the care and experience of each patient and their family or loved ones. They know each patient’s needs and have a vital perspective on safe staffing and quality care. Hospital administrators have an acute awareness of the challenges of running a health care facility and
system.
Second page of letter. 

We appreciate that Providence and ONA both share the goal of providing excellent patient care and experiences. We remain hopeful that this shared goal can lead to a timely resolution of contract negotiations; a resolution that fosters a renewed spirit of collaboration and partnership between Providence and the nurses and clinical staff represented by the Oregon Nurses Association. As representatives of Oregon in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, we often speak of the Oregon way. The Oregon way upholds innovation and collaboration and brings people together to solve problems, despite differences. It is creative, respectful, and full of promise. We urge you to swiftly bring the spirit of the Oregon way to your negotiations. On behalf of the millions of Oregonians we represent, it is our sincere hope that ONA and Providence negotiate contracts in good faith as quickly and amiably as possible. Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your consideration of our request.

Sincerely, 

Suzanne Bonamici, Member of Congress; Val Hoyle, Member of Congress; Andrea Salinas, Member of Congress; Earl Blumenauer, Member of Congress; Jeffrey A. Merkley, United States Senator; Ron Wyden, United States Senator.
NW Oregon and the rest of our state received significant federal investments this year to help rebuild crumbling infrastructure, clean up pollution, and advance environmental justice.
A graphic using the Spotify Wrapped format with a picture of Congresswoman Bonamici and list of top projects that were funded in 2024. 

List: $2.1B for the Interstate Bridge Replacement; $450M for reconnecting the Lower Albina neighborhood; $197M for reducing climate pollution; $20M for clean school buses in Beaverton; and $1M for rehabilitating Pier 2 in Astoria. 

Community Project Funding for NW Oregon: $16.8 million.
Communicating the benefits of a clean, green future to rural, urban, and coastal regions will empower families in every state to make smart decisions for themselves and the climate. I participated in two roundtable discussions about ocean health and the need to invest in coastal communities.
It was great to participate in the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute’s inaugural Summit. We had productive conversations about how clean energy and environmental stewardship will create quality jobs, lower costs, and strengthen the economy.
Congresswoman Bonamici speaks at a panel discussion at the SEEC Institute’s inaugural summit.
Congresswoman Bonamici participates in a roundtable discussion on ocean and coastal management with Rep. McLellan and other stakeholders.
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A tsunami warning for California and Oregon coastal areas has been canceled. Aftershocks are rumbling across Northern California following a powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0.
Reposted bySuzanne Bonamici
Good news (preliminary): There does not appear to have been a damaging tsunami generated from this quake. Other areas of California and Oregon still under tsunami warnings should be cleared within the next 30min-1 hour. Continue monitoring tsunami.gov for updates!
We should also recognize the bravery of the young plaintiffs and their doctors who are bringing this case to the nation’s highest court to fight for the rights of trans teens and their families to make health care decisions that are in their own best interest.
Screenshot of the links to the Plantiff Declarations on the ACLU's webpage for U.S. v. Skrmetti.
As a Vice Chair of the Equality Caucus I joined an amicus brief in US v. Skrmetti to urge the Supreme Court to uphold the rights of trans teens to access the health care they need. 🧵
I am honored to sponsor this legislation to recognize her contributions to NW Oregon by naming this post office – which is close to the home where she spent her final days – in her honor so people will be inspired by her example for years to come.
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Voting History
569 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-01-22H.R. 187 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-21H.R. 186 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-16H.R. 30 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-16H.R. 30 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-01-15H.R. 33 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-15H.R. 144 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-15H.R. 164 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-14H.R. 28 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-14H.R. 28 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2025-01-14H.R. 153 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-14H.R. 152 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-13H.R. 192 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2025-01-09H.R. 23 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-07H.R. 29 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)Motion to Commit with InstructionsYESYESFailed
2025-01-03H. Res. 5 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2025-01-03Election of the SpeakerNOT_VOTINGJohnson (LA)
2025-01-03Call by StatesPRESENTPassed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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