Today, U.S. Representatives Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced their new comprehensive legislation to hold claims sharks and other predatory actors accountable for exploiting veterans and survivors’ earned Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. The bill was also co-led by Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE) and Mike Lawler (R-NY).
Yesterday, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) hosted a jobs-focused day of events, visiting three prominent Oregon-based employers and hearing the need for growing job opportunities for Oregonians now and in the future. She visited with large employers, like Adidas, and local small businesses, like General Sheet Metal.
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after revoking her support for the Student-Athlete Compensation, Oversight, and Revenue Equity (SCORE) Act, ahead of the House’s planned vote on it this week.
“In an ideal world, politics and sports would never have to meet. There would always be a level playing field both in the game and in the Capitol. But we know we are living in uncommon times.
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.