Bonamici, Blumenauer pledge renewed effort for restaurant grants
Oregon owners say federal pandemic loans fall short of meeting their business needs.
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici has pledged a renewed effort in Congress one U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer will lead to provide federal aid to independent restaurants in danger of going under as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bonamici spoke after a virtual roundtable discussion with restaurant owners. She is a Democrat from Beaverton who represents the 1st District of northwest Oregon and Portland west of the Willamette River. Despite the best efforts of my colleagues and I in the House, we know that federal relief has not met your needs, Bonamici said. Your stories will help.