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Bynum Demands Immediate Assistance for Oregon Doctor and 16 Americans Aboard the Hantavirus Cruise Ship
May 7, 2026
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Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya, demanding repatriation, medical support, and consular assistance for the 17 American citizens, including one of her constituents, aboard the Oceanwide Expeditions cruise ship MV Hondius.

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Bynum Celebrates Delivery of Nearly $1 Million in Funding to Bend
May 5, 2026
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Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) joined local leaders to celebrate the delivery of federal funding to the City of Bend.
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Bynum Leads Wildfire Preparedness Events in Deschutes County
May 4, 2026
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As part of Wildfire Awareness Month, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) met with local leaders, small business owners, and community members today to discuss wildfire preparedness for the upcoming wildfire season in Deschutes County.
Issues: Environment
Congresswoman Bynum at her town hall in Molalla.
Congresswoman Bynum Stands up for Rural Communities, Votes Against Republican Bill to Sell Out Farmers
April 30, 2026
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Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted against H.R. 7567, the Farm Bill.
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Bynum’s Bill to Support Wildfire Victims Passes House
April 28, 2026
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Yesterday, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted to pass the bipartisan Doug LaMalfa Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act, as part of a broader package, through the House, making it one step closer to becoming law.
Issues: Environment
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Bynum Introduces Two Bills to Protect Food Assistance and Rural Healthcare
April 27, 2026
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Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) introduced two bills with Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02).
Issues: Costs & Jobs Healthcare
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Bynum Introduces Amendments to Protect Americans from the Harmful Republican Farm Bill
April 24, 2026
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This week, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) introduced 13 amendments to the Republicans’ Farm Bill. The amendments would protect immigrants, lower the cost of housing, and ensure farmers get their money back from Trump’s illegal tariffs.
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Bynum Fights for Education Programs in Rural Communities
April 23, 2026
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Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) led Oregon Delegation members in a letter requesting that the Department of Education rescind and reissue a grant application for two TRIO programs, the Talent Search program and the Educational Opportunity Centers program.
Issues: Education
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Bynum Says “It’s About Time” for Refunds on Trump’s Reckless Tariffs
April 20, 2026
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Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after the announcement of the first phase of tariff refunds for small business owners following the Supreme Court’s February ruling that the President does not have authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Issues: Costs & Jobs
Congresswoman Bynum at her town hall in Molalla.
Bynum Rejects Republican “Gaslighting,” Votes Against Bill Celebrating Billionaire Tax Break
April 16, 2026
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Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after voting against H.Res. 1156.