Suzanne Bonamici
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE SUZANNE BONAMICI
D-OREGON DISTRICT 1
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RACE SUMMARY: VOTING RECORD: Project Vote Smart, Govtrack US |
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PARTY: Democrat BORN: 10/14/1954 EDUCATION: University of Oregon (B.A., J.D.) OCCUPATION: Consumer Protection Attorney FAMILY: Married; two children RELIGION: Episcopalian |
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FIRST ELECTED TO FEDERAL OFFICE: 2012 |
ISRAEL
- Supports the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act which states that Israel is a major strategic partner of the United States and directs the U.S. to engage in cooperative activities with Israel in the areas such as water, energy, agriculture and homeland security
- Supported U.S. funding for Israel’s Iron Dome defense program
- Supports Israel’s right to self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism
- Supports a two-state solution
- Supports funding for Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System
- Supports a strong U.S.- Israel partnership in regards to cooperation in the areas of energy, water, homeland security, agriculture, and alternative fuel technologies
CHOICE
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Supports Roe v. Wade
- Voted against the Blunt Amendment, also known as the Birth Control Refusal Law, which would have allowed any employer to refuse to cover contraception or any health service required under the health reform law for virtually any reason
- Supported Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive insurance coverage policy
In Her Own Words
“Access to contraceptives and reproductive health care are proven to reduce health costs for both the individual and the health care system as a whole, as well as reduce the number of unplanned pregnancies and abortions.” 1
“We know that when abortion is made illegal, it doesn’t go away, it just becomes unsafe. Let’s not play politics with women’s health care. Let’s focus on prevention and making sure that women have access to safe and legal abortions.” 2
SOURCES: 1 http://bonamici.house.gov; 2 http://bonamici.house.gov
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