Suzanne Bonamici

This resolution expresses support for designating September 2026 as "National Workforce Development Month" and recognizes the importance of workforce training and education programs to the U.S. economy. The measure highlights existing challenges including over 7 million unfilled jobs, unemployment disparities among racial groups, and the projected disruption of 22 percent of jobs by 2030 due to technological change. The resolution emphasizes the success of current workforce programs, including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and career technical education initiatives, which collectively served millions of Americans in 2024 and helped place over 70 percent of participants into employment. The bill does not create new funding or programs but instead celebrates existing federal and state workforce development efforts and calls for continued support for these initiatives to prepare workers for emerging industries and ensure economic competitiveness.

The Safe Disposal of Opioids Act of 2026 authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to hospitals, pharmacies, law enforcement agencies, and other entities to establish or maintain safe disposal sites where people can drop off unwanted prescription medications. The bill funds these grants through a small fee of one cent per 100 milligrams imposed on opioid manufacturers and importers when they sell prescription painkillers. To protect vulnerable patients, the legislation requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that cancer patients, hospice patients, and their families do not bear any cost of this disposal fee when they purchase opioids. No more than 10 percent of the grant funding can go to law enforcement agencies or pharmaceutical companies in any given year. The bill authorizes annual funding up to the amount collected from opioid sales fees, beginning in fiscal year 2027.

The Artificial Intelligence Education and Workforce Readiness Act of 2026 establishes a comprehensive federal program to prepare American students and workers for jobs in an AI-driven economy while protecting vulnerable populations. The bill creates AI education initiatives in K-12 schools and colleges, requires workforce training and reskilling programs for workers in AI-affected jobs, establishes grant programs to ensure equitable access for underserved communities, addresses the environmental impacts of AI infrastructure, and implements protections for student and worker data privacy. Key requirements include training teachers and school leaders on AI ethics, developing a National AI Workforce Strategy to identify labor market needs, creating state-level workforce implementation plans, and establishing accessibility requirements for people with disabilities using AI tools. The bill authorizes approximately $680 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with funding allocated across education grants ($450 million), administrative functions and oversight ($10 million), environmental monitoring ($120 million), and data privacy implementation ($100 million). Through an interagency coordination council and regional research centers, the legislation aims to ensure that AI education and workforce development reach rural areas, low-income communities, and populations historically underrepresented in technology fields.

The Transforming Education for the Future Act is a comprehensive education reform bill that addresses K-12 schooling, early childhood education, and child nutrition through three major titles. The legislation establishes new grant programs and requirements across multiple areas, including full-service community schools that provide integrated student supports and services ($500 million to $1 billion annually from 2027-2031), reading instruction aligned with evidence-based science of reading approaches, expanded mental health and safety services in schools, universal preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds beginning in fiscal year 2027, and free school meals for all children. The bill also prohibits corporal punishment and seclusion in schools, requires data collection on arts education and school climate, establishes teacher professional development standards covering digital literacy and cultural competency, and expands early childhood workforce training and support. Key requirements include state compliance plans, comprehensive data reporting disaggregated by student demographics, and federal enforcement mechanisms including potential withholding of education funding for noncompliance, with most major programs authorized for funding through fiscal year 2031 and implementation expected to begin in 2026-2027.

This resolution expresses House support for designating September 14 through 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week" to raise awareness about malnutrition in the United States. The bill highlights that malnutrition is a significant public health problem affecting vulnerable populations including children, older adults, and communities of color disproportionately, with disease-related malnutrition costing over 51 billion dollars annually in healthcare expenses for older adults alone. The resolution recognizes the contributions of healthcare professionals, nutritionists, food service workers, and community organizations working to prevent and address malnutrition, and emphasizes the importance of existing federal nutrition programs and community-based services in combating food insecurity. No new funding or specific implementation requirements are attached to this resolution, which serves primarily as a symbolic statement of congressional support for raising public awareness about this health issue.

The SIMPLE Act amends federal student loan rules to help borrowers who fall behind on payments by automatically enrolling them in more manageable repayment plans. When borrowers become 31 days delinquent, the government will notify them of their options and use tax return information to calculate affordable payments based on their income; if they remain 75 days behind without selecting a plan, they will be automatically enrolled in the income-driven plan with the lowest monthly payment. The bill also streamlines repayment procedures by allowing borrowers to switch plans at any time and exempting those with zero calculated payments from providing income documentation. These changes take effect on July 1, 2028, and require borrowers to approve the government's access to their tax information for these automatic enrollment purposes.

Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026This bill rescinds funding that was provided to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reallocates the funding to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for federal child care programs.Specifically, the bill rescinds $70 billion in funding that was provided to ICE and CBP by the Secure America Act.The bill also provides a total of $70 billion to ACF for federal child care programs, including $25.5 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant,$20 billion for the Child Care Entitlement to States,$24 billion for Head Start, and$500 million for Preschool Development Grants.The funds provided to ACF are available through FY2029.

This bill reestablishes the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families, which provides support to families where grandparents or other relatives are raising children instead of parents. The bill appropriates $10 million for fiscal year 2027, with funding remaining available through September 30, 2031, to be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. The Center will provide training, technical assistance, and resources to community organizations and government programs that serve these families, with a focus on families where the primary caregiver is age 55 or older or where children have disabilities. The Center's activities include developing evidence-based practices, promoting service coordination across systems, facilitating information-sharing among states and tribal organizations, and helping organizations tailor services to meet the specific needs of grandfamilies and kinship families. The grant or contract to operate the Center must go to a nonprofit organization with demonstrated expertise in grandfamily issues and a history of working with diverse organizations, including tribal entities.

This bill prohibits the National Science Foundation (NSF) from using federal funds to decommission or descope Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) instruments until a thorough review of OOI is completed.OOI measures and observes ocean conditions using a series of in-water instruments that gather physical, chemical, geological, and biological data. On May 21, 2026, NSF announced that it would remove all in-water infrastructure from four of the five active OOI arrays. However, on June 18, 2026, NSF announced that it would not proceed with this decommissioning and would instead continue OOI operations and solicit input from stakeholders on the future of NSF's ocean observation efforts. NSF also indicated that it would redeploy one array that was removed from the water.Under the bill, NSF must conduct a thorough review of OOI with engagement from the scientific and coastal communities before decommissioning or descoping specified OOI instruments. This includes OOI instruments anchored off of Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and North Carolina, as well as instruments anchored in the Irminger Sea. NSF is required to maintain full and consistent OOI operations, including monitoring in states where instruments have already been decommissioned, until the review is complete.

This resolution seeks to impeach Education Secretary Linda M. McMahon on three grounds: unlawfully transferring six Education Department offices to other federal agencies through interagency agreements without Congressional authorization, committing perjury by promising during her Senate confirmation hearing to disburse all congressionally appropriated education funds and then canceling or withholding hundreds of millions in grants, and breaching the public trust by terminating approximately half of the Department of Education's workforce (roughly 2,000 employees) and causing delays in disbursing authorized education funding to schools and colleges. The resolution contends that these actions, undertaken between May 2025 and June 2026, violated federal law and McMahon's oath of office, arguing that permanently closing the Department of Education requires Congressional action rather than unilateral executive decisions. If successful, the impeachment would result in McMahon's removal from office and disqualification from future federal service.

This joint resolution disapproves a rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services on May 12, 2026, that would have restored flexibility in how states manage the Child Care and Development Fund, a federal program that helps low-income families pay for child care. If passed, the resolution would completely invalidate the HHS rule, preventing it from taking effect. The resolution was introduced by a group of Democratic lawmakers led by Representative Bonamici and was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The measure uses Congress's power under federal law to reject regulations issued by executive agencies, effectively overruling the administration's changes to child care funding rules. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are mentioned in the resolution itself, as it simply seeks to block the regulatory changes.

This resolution recognizes World Oceans Day on June 8 and celebrates America's maritime heritage, ocean leadership, and coastal communities. The measure honors the contributions of fishermen, mariners, military personnel, scientists, and port workers to the nation's economy and security, while acknowledging that the ocean economy generates trillions of dollars annually and supports millions of American jobs. The resolution marks two significant anniversaries in 2026: the 50th anniversary of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which established America's exclusive economic zone and created one of the world's most successful fisheries management systems, and the 20th anniversary of the Marine Debris Program. The measure also affirms Congress's commitment to ocean exploration, scientific discovery, and responsible stewardship of ocean resources for future generations. As a resolution, it expresses the sense of the House but does not authorize spending or create new law.

The Equal Remedies Act of 2026 expands legal remedies available to workers who experience discrimination on the job. The bill makes two main changes: it broadens the types of damages that can be awarded in civil rights cases to include emotional pain and loss of enjoyment of life, and it guarantees the right to a jury trial in these discrimination cases. Additionally, the bill extends these same remedies to age discrimination cases under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, matching the legal protections available to workers who face discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The legislation affects any worker who believes they have experienced discrimination in employment and gives them access to stronger legal tools when pursuing complaints. The bill does not specify funding or implementation timelines and was referred to the House Committees on Education and Workforce and the Judiciary for consideration.

This joint resolution seeks to block a Department of Education rule called the "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations" that was published in May 2026. If passed, the resolution would use the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the rule and prevent it from taking effect. The resolution was introduced by a group of Democratic representatives and affects the federal student loan program, though the specific details of what the Education Department rule would have changed are not included in this resolution text itself. No specific funding is mentioned, as this is a disapproval measure rather than a spending bill. The resolution would need to pass both chambers of Congress to override the regulation.

The Elder Pride Act of 2026 establishes a new grant program under the Older Americans Act to support LGBTQI older adults and other protected populations living in rural areas. The bill authorizes the federal government to award grants to states, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and area agencies on aging to provide services such as community outreach, education and training, cultural competency development, and sexual health services in rural communities. Grant recipients must use funds to reduce isolation, build relationships between older LGBTQI individuals and service providers, expand nondiscrimination policies, and improve access to care. The legislation authorizes $5 million in funding for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, and requires the Assistant Secretary to submit annual reports to Congress documenting the activities and outcomes of funded grants.

The CHIERS Act of 2026 directs the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Housing and Urban Development to jointly award grants to organizations that provide free transportation services to individuals with substance use disorders who need to reach treatment or supportive services. The grants can fund various transportation solutions, including operating shuttle services, purchasing vehicles, hiring and training drivers, and partnering with rideshare companies, as well as street outreach to inform people about these services. The legislation targets individuals experiencing homelessness, those in low-income communities, or those in areas where transportation is a barrier to healthcare access. Grant recipients must report on their effectiveness in reducing missed or cancelled appointments, and the program begins accepting applications within one year of enactment, with grants lasting at least one year. The bill explicitly prohibits using grant funds for involuntary treatment transportation or by law enforcement personnel.

Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026This bill expands and modifies nutrition programs for older adults and adults with disabilities, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).Under the bill, a household's eligibility for SNAP benefits may be certified for 36 months if all adult household members are elderly or disabled, an increase from 24 months. The bill also expands the SNAP medical expense deduction and increases the minimum allotment for households with one and two persons.The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish an elderly simplified application program that allows a state to implement a streamlined SNAP application and certification process for households where all adult household members are elderly or disabled and have no earned income.The bill also directs USDA to authorize public-private partnerships between USDA, retail food stores participating in SNAP, and community-based organizations to provide free or low-cost food delivery under SNAP, including through the use of private funds.Further, the bill reauthorizes CSFP, provides additional funding for the program, and expands eligibility to include low-income adults with disabilities. CSFP benefits may also be certified for 36 months. Currently, benefits may be certified for not less than one year, but not more than three years.The bill also expands eligibility for the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program to include adults with disabilities, provide a 36-month certification period, and include minimum and maximum benefit amounts.Under the bill, USDA must also establish various related grant programs.

H.Res. 1151 expresses congressional support for designating March 29 through April 11, 2026, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week. The resolution honors Young Audiences Arts for Learning, a nonprofit network of 30 affiliates across the country that annually reaches over 5 million students through arts education programs in thousands of schools and community centers. The resolution highlights the importance of arts education for developing critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills, while emphasizing how these programs serve English language learners, students with special needs, and disadvantaged communities. The measure includes no funding provisions and serves as a symbolic gesture encouraging Americans to recognize and promote arts education's contribution to student development and American society. This is a non-binding resolution that requires no specific government action beyond acknowledgment.

This resolution recognizes the role of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (commonly referred to as CACFP) in improving the health of the country's most vulnerable children and adults in Head Start programs, child care programs, family day care homes, emergency shelters, adult day care programs, and after-school care by providing nutritious meals and snacks.It also supports the designation of National CACFP Week.

Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act of 2026 or the Specialty CROP Act of 2026This bill expands the annual reporting requirements for the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops program to require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide specific information on the competitiveness of U.S. exports of specialty crops.Specifically, the bill modifies the requirements for a congressionally mandated annual report on U.S. specialty crop trade issues to require USDA to report specific information on acts, policies, and practices of foreign countries that constitute significant barriers to, or distortions of, U.S. exports of specialty crops.Further, USDA must consult with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the report. Before preparing the report, USDA, in coordination with the USTR, must seek comments from the public and the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables.Under the bill, USDA must submit the report to Congress in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. The unclassified portion of the report must be publicly available.

H.R. 7671, the Students and Young Consumers Empowerment Act, creates a new Assistant Director position and Office for Students and Young Consumers within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to handle student loan complaints and protect young consumers' financial interests. The bill requires the CFPB and Department of Education to share consumer complaints within 10 days and coordinate on resolving complaints related to both federal and private student loans, with the CFPB taking the lead on private loans while Education handles federal Title IV loans. The Assistant Director must produce annual reports to Congress on student loan marketplace risks, campus banking arrangements, and other financial threats to young consumers, and agencies must complete initial coordination within 60 days. The legislation includes data privacy protections and requires loan servicers to provide information requested by the CFPB, with each agency responsible for its own compliance costs.

The ReSCUE Oceans Act establishes a comprehensive federal program to research, develop, and monitor marine carbon dioxide removal technologies as a climate solution. The bill directs NASA to use satellites to track ocean-based carbon removal activities, requires the Commerce Department to create a research program within 90 days to study six specific marine carbon removal approaches (such as ocean alkalinity enhancement and macroalgae cultivation), and authorizes competitive grants to universities, governments, tribal nations, and research consortiums to conduct field trials. The legislation creates a governance framework with designated federal research areas, five-year permits with mandatory environmental monitoring and community oversight, and establishes an interagency working group to coordinate efforts and develop standards for measuring carbon removal credits. Key protections include public access to non-proprietary research data, respect for tribal data sovereignty, community benefit-sharing arrangements, and funding authorized through fiscal year 2031, with at least $10,000 reserved for engagement with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations.

This bill creates a new federal grant program to help nursing schools recruit and retain faculty members by providing wage supplements. Under the program, eligible nursing schools can receive grants for up to three years to supplement the salaries of newly hired nursing faculty, with the supplement amount equal to the difference between what clinical nurses earn and what nursing faculty earn at that school. Eligible faculty members include those hired within the previous two years, those transitioning from clinical nursing roles, and part-time instructors. When awarding grants, the Department of Health and Human Services must ensure geographic diversity and prioritize schools with the greatest need, those serving underserved areas or vulnerable populations, and those recruiting faculty from underrepresented groups. The bill authorizes $15 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, and requires a report to Congress within three years assessing the program's impact on faculty recruitment and retention.

H.R. 7129 reauthorizes and expands federal research programs focused on water-based renewable energy, specifically hydropower and marine energy technologies. The bill updates existing research priorities to include new areas such as cybersecurity for hydropower systems, advanced manufacturing of marine energy components, hydrogen fuel production, and systems designed for extreme cold-water conditions. It also strengthens workforce development by requiring partnerships with universities, tribal colleges, maritime academies, and regional workforce hubs to train the next generation of water power professionals. The bill significantly increases funding from $186.6 million annually (2021-2025) to $300 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with $200 million dedicated to marine energy and $100 million to hydropower research and development. Additionally, it mandates biennial briefings to Congress on research findings and progress toward the program's strategic goals.

This resolution recognizes the important role that local nutrition programs supported through the Older Americans Act of 1965 play in addressing senior hunger, malnutrition, and isolation.