Suzanne Bonamici
Democrat Representative, District 1, Oregon
47 bills483 cosponsored$1.0M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “After law school, Suzanne was an attorney at the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C.” source
- “During college and law school, Suzanne worked at Lane County Legal Aid.” source
- “first at Lane Community College and then at the University of Oregon, where she earned her bachelor's degree and law degree” source
Career
- “She then practiced law in Portland, where she represented individuals and small businesses.” source
Public service
Family
- “Suzanne and her husband Michael have two grown children.” source
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Legislation
HRES 1625sponsor
Expressing support for a whole child approach to education and recognizing the role of parents, educators, and community members in providing a whole child approach to education for each student.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10794cosponsor
To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10774cosponsor
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10756cosponsor
To reauthorize Regional Ocean Partnerships, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HCONRES 123cosponsor
Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1607sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Workforce Development Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10686cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to establish a pilot program to award grants to covered entities to support the design, development, facilitation, or implementation of community-based catastrophe insurance.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 10698cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to share evidence with appropriate State and local law enforcement agencies related to shootings, injuries, or killings, by officers or employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HRES 1603cosponsor
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10649sponsor
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.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10600cosponsor
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10593cosponsor
To amend section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HRES 1574cosponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1585cosponsor
Expressing support for "National Public Lands Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to visit public lands on this fee-free day and recognize their spiritual and cultural value, as well as their contribution to the economy of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10530cosponsor
To support educators.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10585cosponsor
To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10514cosponsor
To approve certain requests for a major disaster declaration, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10515sponsor
To establish a human-centered Federal framework for artificial intelligence in education and the workforce, promote the ethical and responsible teaching and learning of artificial intelligence, provide for equitable access to artificial intelligence-ready workforce development, safeguard student and worker data privacy, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10518cosponsor
Diversify Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1564cosponsor
Recognizing September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Voting Record
273 yea390 nay9 missed2 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Suzanne BonamiciDemocratic· this member$1.0M raised
- Jamil O Chaudhry-AhmadDemocratic$31K raised
- Barbara J Dvm KahlRepublican$17K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.0M
Small donors $72KLarge individual $411KPACs $529K
Spent $992KCash $568K
2024 cycle$937K
Small donors $60KLarge individual $349KPACs $527K
Spent $1.0MCash $546K
2022 cycle$1.0M
Small donors $76KLarge individual $396KPACs $564K
Spent $965KCash $626K
2020 cycle$962K
Small donors $105KLarge individual $297KPACs $560K
Spent $867KCash $553K
2018 cycle$1.0M
Small donors $104KLarge individual $392KPACs $546K
Spent $849KCash $459K
2016 cycle$975K
Small donors $75KLarge individual $382KPACs $517K
Spent $942KCash $266K
2014 cycle$972K
Small donors $69KLarge individual $368KPACs $523K
Spent $947KCash $232K
2012 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $407KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $752K
Spent $2.3MCash $208K
Top Contributors
VERNIER SCIENCE EDUCATION$11K
METRO WEST AMBULA$7K
DIGITAL VISION INC$6K
DIGITAL VISION$6K
ESCAPE LODGING$6K
VERNIER SCIENCE EDUCATION$6K
CFM STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS$5K
CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES$5K
SCHAEFFER MFG.$5K
METRO WEST$5K
Committees
House Committee on Education and Workforce
- Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
- Higher Education and Workforce Development
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Environment
- Investigations and Oversight
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1625: Expressing support for a whole child approach to education and recognizing the role of parents, educators, and community members in providing a whole child approach to education for each student.
sponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HR 10794: To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
cosponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HR 10774: To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HR 10756: To reauthorize Regional Ocean Partnerships, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HCONRES 123: Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HRES 1607: Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Workforce Development Month".
sponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HR 10686: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to establish a pilot program to award grants to covered entities to support the design, development, facilitation, or implementation of community-based catastrophe insurance.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10698: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to share evidence with appropriate State and local law enforcement agencies related to shootings, injuries, or killings, by officers or employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
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HRES 1603: Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 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.
sponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10600: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10593: To amend section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1574: Expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1585: Expressing support for "National Public Lands Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to visit public lands on this fee-free day and recognize their spiritual and cultural value, as well as their contribution to the economy of the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10530: To support educators.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10585: To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10514: To approve certain requests for a major disaster declaration, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HR 10515: To establish a human-centered Federal framework for artificial intelligence in education and the workforce, promote the ethical and responsible teaching and learning of artificial intelligence, provide for equitable access to artificial intelligence-ready workforce development, safeguard student and worker data privacy, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HR 10518: Diversify Act
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HRES 1564: Recognizing September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day.
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HR 10426: To improve the processing of samples of sexual assault evidence, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10458: To transfer certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10410: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a national graduate nurse education program.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10421: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase support for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 12025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12012-02-07, 2013-01-03Democrat
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