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September 19, 2025
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.

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September 17, 2025
Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), alongside Reps. Emilia Sykes (D-OH) and Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), introduced the bipartisan Food Farmacy Act, to expand access to nutritious foods and provide nutritional guidance.
Issues: Healthcare

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September 17, 2025

Washington, DC – Last weekend, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) wrapped up her 10-stop Give ‘Em Hell Tour in Silverton, Oregon. Rep. Bynum traveled over 450 miles across Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District, reaching over 42,000 constituents over the course of the 10 town halls. 

Issues: Congress

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September 11, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, after the Trump Administration announced the termination of a grant for the Central Oregon Disability Support Network, Inc. (CODSN), Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) led a letter to the U.S. Department of Education demanding the reinstatement of the federal funding.
Issues: Education

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September 11, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) introduced H.R. 5225, the Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act, alongside Reps. LaMalfa (R-CA), Thompson (D-CA), McClintock (R-CA), Sherman (D-CA), and Bentz (R-OR).
Issues: Environment

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September 10, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted against H.R. 3838, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.
Issues: Congress

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September 8, 2025
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR) spoke out after President Donald Trump’s comments about National Guard deployment and the City of Portland. Earlier this evening, the President stated he decided where he’d be deploying the National Guard next.
Issues: Congress

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August 29, 2025
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

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August 27, 2025
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

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August 8, 2025
Oregon City, OR – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led their Oregon delegation colleagues – Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and Maxine Dexter (OR-03) – demanding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) follow the law and immediately reverse its termination of an $86.6 million federal award to Oregon under the Solar for All Program.
Issues: Environment