Posted on February 19, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici represents Oregon’s First Congressional District, encompassing Washington, Tillamook, Clatsop, and Columbia counties, as well as part of Multnomah County. Since her election in a 2012 special election, she has been a prominent advocate for public education, serving as a leader on the Education and the Workforce Committee and as the Ranking Member of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee. Before her tenure in Congress, Ms. Bonamici was a consumer protection attorney and served in the Oregon State Legislature, where she worked to reduce duplicative testing in schools. A steadfast leader in the fight to ban asbestos, Congresswoman Bonamici spearheaded the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act — reinforcing her commitment to preventing toxic exposures and safeguarding future generations.