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Bynum Leads 32 Freshman Dems in Demanding Speaker Johnson Bring Legislation to the Floor to Lower Costs
May 2, 2025
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) led 32 of 33 Freshman House Democrats in sending a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, calling on him to prioritize bringing forward legislation to the House floor that lowers costs for working families, creates good-paying jobs, and improves the quality of life for all Americans.
Issues: Congress Costs & Jobs
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First-term House Democrats call on Johnson to prioritize lowering prices
May 2, 2025
In The News
Julia Manchester | The Hill
A group of first-term House Democrats called on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to prioritize bringing legislation to the House floor that would lower costs for Americans. Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Ore.) led 32 Democratic House first-termers in writing the letter, which was exclusively obtained by The Hill.
Issues: Costs & Jobs
Financial Services Committee Room
Congresswoman Bynum Introduces Amendments to Protect Families From Harmful Reconciliation Bill
May 1, 2025
Press Release
Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced five amendments during the committee’s markup on Republicans’ reconciliation bill.
Issues: Costs & Jobs Education
Congresswoman Bynum talks with a group of constituents outside of a local coffee shop.
In rural Oregon, U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum talks health care, business and fighting back
April 23, 2025
In The News
Julia Shumway | Oregon Capital Chronicle
Her visits this weekend to the Marion County cities of Silverton and Mount Angel are part of what Bynum calls the best part of her job and how she tries to spend most of her time in the district, which crosses the Cascade mountains to include Bend, part of Portland and vast expanses of farmland and mountains in between.
Issues: Congress Costs & Jobs Healthcare
Capitol
Congresswoman Bynum Rejects Budget Proposal That Harms Oregon Families
April 10, 2025
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after voting against the Senate amended version of the Budget Proposal.
Issues: Costs & Jobs Education Healthcare Veterans
Overdraft Fees Speech
Congresswoman Bynum Blasts Bill to Increase Overdraft Fees
April 10, 2025
Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, ahead of voting against the bill, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) spoke in opposition to S.J.Res.18 – a bill that would overturn the $5 cap on overdraft fees for big banks and allow these banks to charge consumers $35 in overdraft fees.
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Bynum Comes to Deschutes
April 9, 2025
In The News

Central Oregon House rep travels around Deschutes County to address constituent concerns, underline her effort to protest

Bend Source | By Julianna LaFollette
On Saturday, Oregon Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR5) dashed from the stage of her spirited town hall in Sisters to continue her jam-packed day across Deschutes County. During the event, people rose to their feet in applause, responding to Bynum's vows to fight for the district.
Issues: Costs & Jobs Environment
Redmond
Following Visit to Redmond Food Service Facility, Bynum Leads Letter Demanding USDA Reverse Funding Freeze
April 7, 2025
Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) led the bicameral, Democratic Oregon Congressional delegation in sending a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, strongly condemning the administration's payment freeze to a set of food assistance programs funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) a

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Bynum Blasts Trump Increasing Prices on Families
April 2, 2025
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after President Trump announced additional tariffs today, which represent the largest increase in taxes in US history:
Issues: Congress Costs & Jobs
Capitol
Bynum, Fields, and Liccardo Introduce the Protecting Families From Inflation Act to Lower Costs
March 24, 2025
Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) along with Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-04) and Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) introduced the Protecting Families From Inflation Act.
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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. 

 

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