U.S. Representative for Oregon’s 1st District
Suzanne Bonamici
Position · −0.40
- In office
- House 2012–now
14 years in CongressMore senior than 78% of the House - Committees
- Education and Workforce · Science, Space, and Technology
- Bills on
- Education · Health · Agriculture and Food
- Age
- 71
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Bonamici has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education (Education and Workforce)
- Education and Workforce · 4th in seniority on the minority side
- Science, Space, and Technology · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Stories in Bonamici’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Bonamici breaks with Democrats
MethodBonamici has voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this Congress.
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Bonamici broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/29/26 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/04/26 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/12/26 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/12/26 | Save Our Shrimpers ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund)…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 03/05/26 | Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · This resolution states that the House of Representatives declares it is the policy of the United States that Iran continues to be the…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Bonamici is saying
All 8 statements and posts-
Bonamici Announces October Town Hall Meetings
Announced fall town hall meetings across Oregon's First Congressional District.
“Hearing from the people of NW Oregon is essential to my work in Congress.”
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Bonamici Introduces Human-Centered Framework to Provide Guardrails for AI in Education and Workforce
Introduced legislation establishing guardrails for artificial intelligence in education and workforce.
“AI is already shaping how students learn and how people earn a living, but federal rules and regulations to protect students, support workers, and enforce ethical standards do not exist.”
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Merkley, Salinas, Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act
Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led their Oregon Congressional Delegation colleagues—including Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Maxine Dexter…
“Oregonians know that responsible conservation and resource stewardship improve ecosystem health, reduce wildfire risks, and preserve healthy forests for future generations.”
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Bonamici Unveils Legislative Plan to Transform K-12 Education
WASHINGTON, DC [9/17/26] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced the Transforming Education for the Future Act, comprehensive legislation to modernize the K-12 education system and create a better future for students and…
“For decades, public schools have been asked to do more with less. Add to that the fact that we have seen many new and complicated challenges over the past ten years.”
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Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and former civil rights attorney, and U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01) led 29 of their Democratic colleagues…
“We write to express our strong opposition to the Department of Education’s … decision on July 23, 2026, to rescind guidelines from 1979 that worked to eliminate discrimination and denied services based on race, color, national origin, sex, and disability for career and technical education (CTE) programs, and urge you…”
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Bonamici Introduces Legislation to Prevent Student Loan Default
WASHINGTON, DC [9/2/26] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced legislation to help student loan borrowers avoid default.
“Bureaucratic hurdles should not keep student loan borrowers from more affordable repayment plans.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Bonamici voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 162 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Bonamici’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 52
- Action in committee 9
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
52 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 52 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 68 sponsored billsSponsored 68 (House median 25) · cosponsored 622 (median 289), 84 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Education, Health, Agriculture and Food.
- H.R. 10649 To amend the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 to authorize the Attorney General, in coordination with the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, to award grants to covered entities to establish or maintain disposal sites for unwanted prescription medications, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1538 Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".Health · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10515 Artificial Intelligence Education and Workforce Readiness Act of 2026Education · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10421 Transforming Education for the Future ActEducation · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4120 Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2025Education · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10220 SIMPLE ActEducation · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6371 No Robot Bosses ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9824 Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026Unknown; bill summary not yet available. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 15% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 33% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 32% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 33% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 39% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 48% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 56% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 73% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Education | 15 | 20% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 91% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
- DValerie P. FousheeNC-4100%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Bonamici most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Bonamici’s campaign raised $817K: $392K (48%) from individuals and $424K (52%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $572K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Bonamici
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 138.
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Labor union PAC
- National Education Association Labor union PAC
- America's Credit Unions Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Bonamici this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, OR-1Democrat2012–present
Seat
- State
- Oregon
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 71
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-0855
2231 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Beaverton
- Website
- bonamici.house.gov
- congresswomanbonamici
- RepBonamici
- YouTube
- RepSuzanneBonamici
Elsewhere
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