Costs & Jobs

More on Costs & Jobs

Capitol
Bynum Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Millions of Americans Build Better Credit
September 19, 2025
Press Release
Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA) introduced the bipartisan Credit Access and Inclusion Act to help Americans with little or no credit history more easily build and improve their credit scores.
Issues: Congress Costs & Jobs
Representatives Andrea Salinas and Janelle Bynum host a roundtable with local business leaders and nonprofits on rural economic development.
Rep. Janelle Bynum: "The American Dream can’t leave behind our rural communities"
September 17, 2025
In The News
New Dem Dispatch

Business is in my blood. Before being elected to represent Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District, I owned local restaurants with my husband and served in the State House.

So I know firsthand that small businesses aren’t just a lifeline for our local economies, but they’re the heartbeat of our communities, especially in rural areas. They’re where we connect, where our kids get their first job, and where the future of our towns are built.

Issues: Costs & Jobs
Representatives Andrea Salinas and Janelle Bynum host a roundtable with local business leaders and nonprofits on rural economic development.
Bynum, Salinas Host Rural Economic Development Roundtable in Silverton
August 29, 2025
Press Release
Oregon City, OR – Yesterday, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) teamed up in Silverton for a roundtable discussion on rural economic development with local government officials, nonprofit groups, and local business leaders.
Issues: Costs & Jobs
JB Bulletin Op-Ed
Bynum Hosts Roundtable with Local Labor Groups
August 27, 2025
Press Release
Today, Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) held a roundtable with local labor leaders to discuss her priorities on the federal level and hear about the issues they are facing.
Issues: Costs & Jobs
Capitol
Bynum Hosts Roundtable with Local Labor Groups
July 16, 2025
Press Release
Oregon City, OR – Today, Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) hosted a roundtable conversation with local labor leaders to hear about issues they have faced due to federal funding cuts and challenges they are anticipating following the passage of President Trump’s budget.
Issues: Costs & Jobs
Capitol
Congresswoman Bynum Fights Against Republicans’ “Trash Budget,” Votes No
July 3, 2025
Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted against H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
Issues: Congress Costs & Jobs Healthcare
Bend, Oregon
Bynum, Oregon Delegation Secure Over $2.2 Million Manufacturing Boost for OMEP
July 1, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), announced with the Oregon delegation – Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03) – that $2,217,708 is heading to the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP), which will ensure the program can continue to support local manufacturers across the state.
Issues: Congress Costs & Jobs
Congresswoman Janelle Bynum sits in Financial Services Committee
Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum sees three bipartisan bills pass house, now onto senate
June 26, 2025
In The News
Cami Porter | KTVZ News
Oregon's 5th district congresswoman Janelle Bynum celebrates a major legislative win tonight. Three of her bipartisan bills aimed at helping small businesses pass the House and are now headed to the U.S. Senate.
Issues: Congress Costs & Jobs
Capitol
Bynum Celebrates House Passage of Three Bipartisan Bills
June 24, 2025
Press Release
Washington, DC – Last night, the House passed Congresswoman Janelle Bynum’s (OR-05) three bipartisan bills, which now head to the Senate to be voted on. The three bills, the Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act, the ELEVATE Act, and the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act, all benefit small businesses to help them get off their feet and hit the ground running.
Issues: Congress Costs & Jobs
Costs and Jobs
Bynum Holds Roundtables with Key Community and Labor Leaders
June 12, 2025
Press Release
Oregon City, OR – Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) hosted two roundtable discussions with key community and labor leaders from Oregon's Fifth District to hear about the challenges these groups face as a result of federal funding cuts and the Trump Administration’s latest attacks on our communities.
Issues: Costs & Jobs
Costs and Jobs

Congresswoman Bynum knows that families in Oregon are struggling, and in Congress, she is working to lower costs and help get our economy back on track. As a Member of the House Financial Services Committee, she is focused on making things like groceries, housing, and electricity more affordable. Her top priorities are lowering costs, creating more jobs, and improving Oregonians’ quality of life. 

 

For any specific questions about the Congresswoman's work and views related to lowering costs and creating jobs, please contact our office.