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Costs and Jobs
Congresswoman Bynum Blasts FEMA’s Denial of Disaster Relief Resources to Oregon
July 31, 2025
Press Release
Oregon City, OR – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR) spoke out against the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) decision to deny the state’s public assistance request following the severe storms, landslides, and mudslides that impacted the state in March 2025.
Issues: Environment
Microplastics
Oregon’s Bynum, Merkley and Florida Republicans target microplastics with new bill
July 18, 2025
In The News
Julia Shumway | Oregon Capital Chronicle
U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum views the bipartisan, bicameral and bicoastal Microplastics Safety Act as a way to marry the interests of Oregonians and the Trump administration
Issues: Healthcare
Capitol
Bynum Introduces Legislation to Examine the Impacts of Microplastics
July 17, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05), alongside Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rick Scott (R-FL), and Representative Greg Steube (FL-17), introduced the Microplastics Safety Act.
Issues: Congress Healthcare
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
Bend, Oregon
Bynum Hosts Roundtable with Local Nonprofits, Advocacy Groups, Leaders Following Massive Cuts to Key Programs
July 11, 2025
Press Release
Oregon City, OR – Today, Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) hosted a roundtable conversation with nonprofit and advocacy group leaders to discuss the impacts of President Trump and Republicans’ budget.
Issues: Congress Environment Healthcare
JB Roll Call
Rep. Bynum vows to fight for Medicaid restoration after major cuts
July 10, 2025
In The News
Lisa Balick | KOIN

OREGON CITY, Ore. — Leaders in Oregon and Washington D.C. are working to figure out how the President’s tax and spend bill will affect patients on Medicaid for their healthcare.

Almost a million and a half Oregonians are enrolled in the Oregon Health Plan, the state’s Medicaid program.

Issues: Congress Healthcare
Capitol
Bynum Co-Leads Bipartisan NIL Legislation to Establish National Framework with House Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and Judiciary Committees
July 10, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, as part of a bipartisan joint committee process to stabilize the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) marketplace, Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) joined leadership from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Committee on Education and Workforce, and Committee on the Judiciary in introducing the Student-Athlete Compensation, Oversight, and Revenue Equity (SCORE) Act.
Congresswoman Janelle Bynum stands with healthcare professionals from Neighborhood Health Center.
ICYMI Transcript: Rep. Bynum Holds Press Conference Highlighting Devastating Impact of Republicans’ Medicaid Cuts
July 10, 2025
Press Release
Oregon City, OR – Yesterday, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) spoke at the Neighborhood Health Clinic in Oregon City following the passage of Republicans’ bill to cut Medicaid.
Issues: Healthcare
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
Capitol
Bynum and Frost Lead Dems in Demanding Closure of “Alligator Alcatraz”
July 2, 2025
Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10) led 24 Democrats in sending a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) demanding the closure of the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility. The facility, located within the Everglades, is intentionally designed to subject detainees to inhumane living conditions.