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OR‑01 has only 12 % of Oregon's total SNAP participants — the lowest share of any Oregon congressional district — despite Bonamici's role as the lead House sponsor of the Senior Hunger Prevention Act. Her SNAP advocacy is grounded in progressive principle and state‑level concern rather than acute district‑level need, distinguishing her from colleagues whose SNAP votes track closely with district poverty rates.
Date: 2025-06-03
Added: 04 May 2026
Pending Review
Bonamici co‑introduced the bicameral Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 (H.R. 8256) on April 14, 2026, to increase the minimum monthly SNAP benefit, eliminate administrative hurdles for seniors, and expand SNAP food delivery options. She introduced this bill sixteen days before voting against the Farm Bill that locked in the OBBBA's $187 billion SNAP cuts.
Date: 2026-04-14
Added: 04 May 2026
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Bonamici disclosed during the May 22, 2025 floor debate that she personally relied on SNAP as a college student: 'Access to food stamps when I was in college helped me complete my education, and without that critical nutrition assistance it's likely that I would not be a Member of Congress today.' Her estimated net worth in 2026 was $10.4 million (104th highest in Congress).
Date: 2025-05-22
Added: 04 May 2026
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Bonamici also voted Nay on the initial House passage of H.R. 1 (May 22, 2025, Roll Call 140), which passed 215‑214 with all Democrats opposing. Her July 3 press release explicitly compared the two versions, calling the Senate version 'even worse.' This establishes a two‑vote opposition chain.
Date: 2025-05-22
Added: 04 May 2026
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Bonamici voted No on Roll Call 190 (H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, concurrence in Senate amendment) on July 3, 2025. The House Clerk's official record confirms 'Bonamici | Democratic | OR | No.' The vote passed 218‑214 with 218 Republican Ayes, 2 Republican Nays (Massie and Roy), 212 Democratic Nays, and zero Democratic Ayes. The vote is confirmed at primary confidence.
Date: 2025-07-03
Added: 04 May 2026
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Bonamici subsequently honored the Resist.bot constituent demand by voting Nay on the DHS Appropriations Act (March 5, 2026) and Nay on the disposition of the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147 (March 27, 2026)—both votes opposing DHS/ICE funding—creating a documented chain from the January 22, 2025 constituent petition through multiple recorded votes opposing immigration enforcement appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-27
Added: 04 May 2026
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The Laken Riley Act vote created a three-way split in Oregon's House delegation: Bonamici, Dexter, and Salinas voted Nay (progressives); Hoyle and Bynum voted Yea (moderates facing competitive reelection campaigns); and Bentz voted Yea (Republican). This was the only vote during the first week of the 119th Congress that separated Oregon's progressive and centrist Democrats, with Hoyle explicitly telling KLCC that she 'came here to represent my constituents' who are 'rightly concerned about public safety' and 'immigration.'
Date: 2025-01-08
Added: 04 May 2026
Pending Review
Bonamici's immigration advocacy escalated significantly over the course of 2025: from a quiet Nay vote in January, to co-signing letters demanding the release of detained Oregonians by October, to declaring on her campaign website in November that 'ICE is out of control' and that she 'will not sit by while anyone is unfairly or illegally targeted by ICE or Trump's Justice Department'—an arc of escalating public activism following the Laken Riley Act's passage and enforcement.
Date: 2025-11-14
Added: 04 May 2026
Pending Review
Indivisible Oregon's January 9, 2025 action alert explicitly urged constituents to 'Thank Reps. Bonamici, Dexter, and Salinas for sticking up for immigrant families and opposing this mean-spirited unconstitutional legislation' while simultaneously directing them to 'castigate Reps. Hoyle and Bynum for their hypocrisy'—creating a documented progressive activist scorecard dividing Oregon's congressional delegation into allies and betrayers on immigration enforcement.
Date: 2025-01-09
Added: 04 May 2026
Pending Review
Bonamici issued no press release or public statement about her Laken Riley Act vote, in marked contrast to Rep. Val Hoyle (OR-04) who explained her Yes vote in a January 7 press release, and to Bonamici's own high-visibility leadership opposing the transgender athlete ban (H.R. 28) just one week later where she branded the bill the 'Child Predator Empowerment Act' on the House floor.
Date: 2025-01-07
Added: 04 May 2026
Pending Review
Suzanne Bonamici voted Nay on H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, Roll Call 6, January 7, 2025—the bill passed 264-159 with 48 Democrats joining all 216 Republicans, and Bonamici was among the 159 Democratic Nay votes.
Date: 2025-01-07
Added: 04 May 2026
Pending Review
Oregon has the second-highest SNAP participation rate in the nation at 18.1% (approximately 775,000 people), and it is one of only three states to achieve 100% enrollment of eligible SNAP households—meaning Bonamici's Senior Hunger Prevention Act would reduce administrative barriers in a state that already excels at enrolling eligible recipients.
Date: 2025-11-12
Added: 04 May 2026
Pending Review
Bonamici's district (OR-01) has only 12% of Oregon's SNAP participants—the lowest share of any Oregon congressional district—despite her role as the lead House sponsor of the Senior Hunger Prevention Act, meaning her SNAP advocacy is grounded in progressive principle and state-level concern rather than acute district-level need.
Date: 2025-06-03
Added: 04 May 2026
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H.R. 7567 codified—rather than reversed—the $187 billion in SNAP cuts that had already been enacted through H.R. 1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) in July 2025. The Food Research and Action Center confirmed the bill 'fails to reverse the unprecedented $187 billion cut to SNAP enacted through the budget reconciliation law, H.R. 1.' Bonamici had also voted Nay on H.R. 1 twice (May 22 and July 3, 2025), making H.R. 7567 her third consecutive vote opposing the largest food assistance cut in American history.
Date: 2026-04-30
Added: 04 May 2026
Pending Review
Bonamici disclosed during floor debate on May 22, 2025 that she personally relied on SNAP as a college student: 'Access to food stamps when I was in college helped me complete my education, and without that critical nutrition assistance it's likely that I would not be a Member of Congress today'—a rare autobiographical admission from a member whose net worth was estimated at $10.4 million in 2026.
Date: 2025-05-22
Added: 04 May 2026
Pending Review
Bonamici co-introduced the bicameral Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 (H.R. 8256) on April 14, 2026—just sixteen days before the Farm Bill vote—to 'eliminate unnecessary administrative hurdles to make it easier for seniors to receive SNAP benefits,' increase the minimum monthly SNAP benefit for all participants, and expand SNAP food delivery options.
Date: 2026-04-14
Added: 04 May 2026
Pending Review
Suzanne Bonamici voted Nay on H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, on April 30, 2026—the bill passed 224-200 with 209 Republicans, 14 Democrats, and one Independent voting Yea; 197 Democrats and 3 Republicans voted Nay.
Date: 2026-04-30
Added: 04 May 2026
Pending Review
Bonamici was one of only 20 House Democrats who voted against overriding Trump's 2021 NDAA veto, placing her in the most progressive anti-military-spending faction of the Democratic caucus—a documented career position that makes her 2025 Nay votes fully consistent with her multi-year legislative record rather than a newsworthy departure.
Date: 2020-12-29
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
The AFL-CIO's position on the two NDAA votes differed: it supported the September rule and final bill (because Section 1110 restored collective bargaining), but opposed the December rule (because Section 1110 was stripped). Bonamici voted with the AFL-CIO position both times, giving her a 100% AFL-CIO score for 2025 alongside Oregon's four other Democratic Representatives.
Date: 2026-04-17
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
The original claim contains two date/bill errors: (1) the correct rule vote dates are September 9 (H.R. 3838, H.Res. 682) and December 10 (S. 1071, H.Res. 936), not September 17; (2) S. 1071 was the December compromise bill, not the September bill. September 17, 2025 corresponds to no recorded NDAA rule vote.
Date: 2025-09-17
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
Bonamici voted Nay on H.R. 3838 final passage (September 10, 2025, 231-196), with five Oregon Democrats voting Nay. She voted Nay on S. 1071 final passage (December 10, 2025, 312-112), with four Oregon Democrats joining 90 other Democrats in opposition. She has opposed every NDAA since at least 2019, making her a member of the ~20-member progressive anti-military-spending bloc within the Democratic caucus.
Date: 2025-12-10
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
Bonamici voted Nay on H.Res. 936 (Roll Call 317), the rule providing for consideration of S. 1071 (the bicameral compromise FY2026 NDAA), on December 10, 2025—the rule was agreed to 215-211 after Speaker Johnson flipped multiple holdouts, with only one Republican (Thomas Massie) voting Nay and all Democrats voting Nay. Bonamici's Nay vote aligned with the AFL-CIO's position opposing the rule because Section 1110 (collective bargaining restoration for civilian DOD workers) had been stripped.
Date: 2025-12-10
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
Suzanne Bonamici voted Nay on H.Res. 682 (Roll Call 243), the rule providing for consideration of H.R. 3838 (the House SPEED & NDAA Act for FY2026), on September 9, 2025—the rule was agreed to 210-207, and Bonamici voted with 206 other Democrats against the rule.
Date: 2025-09-09
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: U.S. citizenship rate: 92.3%
Added: 03 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Partisan lean (Legisletter / Cook PVI equivalent): D+42 (Solid Democratic — Harris won the district by large margin in 2024)
Added: 03 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Largest ethnic groups: White Non-Hispanic 67.6%, Hispanic 15.8%, Asian 9.8%
Added: 03 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate: 5.3% (national average 12.4%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 56.2% (national average 65.5%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.8% of adults (national average 33.7%)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population foreign-born: 15.1% (approximately 107,000 residents)
Added: 03 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median property value: $573,700 (2024)
Added: 03 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $98,323 (national median $37,585)
Added: 03 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Measure 119 — Unionization of Cannabis Workers (2024) — passed, margin 55.0% Yes — 45.0% No
Added: 03 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Measure 117 — Ranked-Choice Voting for Federal and State Elections (2024) — failed, margin 57.7% No — 42.3% Yes
Added: 03 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Measure 118 — Oregon Corporate Tax Revenue Rebate (universal basic income funded by corporate minimum tax) (2024) — failed, margin 79.2% No — 20.8% Yes
Added: 03 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (NAICS 54) (share 0.095)
Added: 03 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45) (share 0.113)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Health Care & Social Assistance (NAICS 62) (share 0.134)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33) — including semiconductor fabrication (share 0.158)
Added: 03 May 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Retail Trade (sector) (42523 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Health Care & Social Assistance (sector) (50650 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Manufacturing (sector) (59733 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Oregon's 1st Congressional District encompasses the northwestern corner of the state, stretching from Portland's western suburbs (Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard) through Washington and Yamhill counties to the Oregon Coast (Clatsop, Columbia counties). It is home to approximately 707,875 residents with a median household income of $98,323 — more than double the national median. The district is 67.6% White (Non-Hispanic), 15.8% Hispanic, with significant Asian (9.8%) communities. 15.1% of residents are foreign-born, and 92.3% are U.S. citizens. The poverty rate is 5.3% (well below the 12.4% national average), and 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — far above the 33.7% national rate. The largest employment sectors are Manufacturing (59,733 workers, anchored by Intel's semiconductor fabrication facilities), Health Care & Social Assistance (50,650), and Retail Trade (42,523). Homeownership is 56.2% with a median home value of $573,700 and median rent of $1,725. The district leans D+42 (Solid Democratic per Legisletter) and has been represented by Bonamici since a January 2012 special election. Key employers include Nike (Beaverton world headquarters), Intel, and a thriving tech/software sector. Bonamici serves on the Education and Workforce Committee and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Key issues include education funding, affordable housing, semiconductor workforce development (CHIPS Act implementation), coastal resilience, and progressive social policy.
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
Voted nay_unverified on S. 1071 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (rule for consideration)) on 2025-09-17: Bonamici voted 'No' on the rule for the FY2026 NDAA. While the AFL-CIO supported the final bill due to collective bargaining provisions, Bonamici's 'No' vote on the rule was consistent with broad Democratic concerns about anti-transgender and anti-abortion amendments in the House version, as well as her progressive opposition to military spending levels.
Date: 2025-09-17
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
Voted nay on H.R. 7744 / H.R. 7147 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — multiple votes against DHS/ICE funding) on 2026-03-05: Bonamici voted against DHS funding that included ICE and CBP appropriations. Her district includes Portland International Airport and coastal communities reliant on FEMA and Coast Guard funding — DHS functions beyond immigration enforcement. Constituent activists had urged her to oppose DHS funding 'that fails to rein in ICE,' creating cross-pressure between progressive demands and parochial disaster/transportation security needs.
Date: 2026-03-05
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
Voted nay on H.R. 3633 / S. 1582 (CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act (major crypto regulatory bills of the 119th Congress)) on 2025-07-17: Bonamici voted against both major crypto bills despite the GENIUS Act passing with 102 Democratic votes and the CLARITY Act with 78. She is rated 'Strongly Against Crypto' by Stand With Crypto. Her district includes Intel and other tech employers that might favor regulatory clarity, but Bonamici's small-dollar donor base and progressive activist networks consistently oppose crypto deregulation. Her vote placed her among the 122 Democrats opposing GENIUS.
Date: 2025-07-17
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
Voted nay on H.R. 28 (Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (ban on transgender athletes in federally funded women's sports)) on 2025-01-14: Bonamici led the Democratic opposition to this bill, calling it the 'Child Predator Empowerment Act.' The bill passed 218-206 with only two Democratic defections. She argued on the floor that it would 'make sports more dangerous for women and girls.' Her D+42 district has strong LGBTQ+ advocacy, and the vote aligned with progressive constituent values.
Date: 2025-01-14
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
[disclosure] Bonamici reported 176 financial transactions worth $1,217,578 to $4,023,470 in her 2018 financial disclosure, with a net worth of $3.49M to $10.47M. Her household includes investments managed partly through a spouse who is a federal judge. Her 2026 estimated net worth is $10.4M (104th highest in Congress).
Date: 2018-12-31
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
[statement] Bonamici supports a ban on congressional stock trading and has publicly advocated for stronger ethics rules, positioning herself as a reformer who wants to 'reinstate trust in our government.'
Date: 2025-03-15
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
Q1 2026: Bonamici disclosed $114,000 of fundraising, with 50.9% from individual donors. Cash on hand: $527,300. This ranked 762nd among all Q1 2026 House disclosures.
Date: 2026-04-15
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
Bonamici introduced the CHARTER Act in April 2026 with Reps. DeLauro and Grijalva to prevent for-profit entities from accessing federal education funds through charter schools. She said: 'We're fighting to keep student funding in public schools where it belongs.'
Date: 2026-04-30
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
2024 expenditures: Fundraising 26.52% ($191,527), Contributions 24.65% ($178,001), Salaries 24.63% ($177,837). Top vendors: DCCC ($195,000), Angerholzer Broz Consulting ($143,757), Mandate Media ($96,108). ActBlue conduit: $14,259 via 113 payments.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
2018 Net worth: $3,491,033 to $10,465,000 — ranked 56th in the House. Reported 176 financial transactions totaling $1,217,578 to $4,023,470. Bonamici's husband is federal judge Michael Simon; she practices Judaism. Quiver Quantitative estimates her 2026 net worth at $10.4M, 104th highest in Congress.
Date: 2018-12-31
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
JStreetPAC bundled $76,391 to Bonamici's campaign, making it a top contributor conduit. Career Pro-Israel sector contributions were listed at $77,391 by Vote Smart. Bonamici also received contributions from AIPAC conduit donors; she is listed among seven Democrats who AIPAC 'discourages open disagreement with Israeli governments on security issues.'
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
2024 election cycle: Raised $933,463 and spent $1,013,260. Won reelection with no serious opposition. Outside spending supporting Bonamici: $34,835. Zero outside opposition spending.
Date: 2024-11-05
Added: 03 May 2026
Pending Review
Career (2011-2024): Raised $8,244,945. Top industry: Lawyers/Law Firms at $806,037. Top contributor organization: Nike Inc at $124,523 ($57,023 individual + $67,500 PAC). Other top contributors: Perkins Coie ($108,224), Service Employees International Union ($100,500), Intel Corp ($82,552), America's Credit Unions ($80,550). Cash on hand: $625,760 with zero debts.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 03 May 2026
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