Press Releases

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR) co-led the bipartisan Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, alongside Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Greg Landsman (D-OH), and Mike Lawler (R-NY). The bill aims to help schools in connecting students with the mental health services needed to succeed and thrive.

Washington, DC – Last night, the House passed Congresswoman Janelle Bynum’s (OR-05) three bipartisan bills, which now head to the Senate to be voted on. The three bills, the Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act, the ELEVATE Act, and the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act, all benefit small businesses to help them get off their feet and hit the ground running.

Washington, DC – Today, after Iran launched attacks against an American air base in Qatar, Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement:

Oregon City, OR – Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) is calling on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to clarify whether it is targeting immigrant communities during moments of crisis or other essential trips, including while individuals seek fire evacuation resources or simply grocery shopping.

Oregon City, OR – Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) hosted two roundtable discussions with key community and labor leaders from Oregon's Fifth District to hear about the challenges these groups face as a result of federal funding cuts and the Trump Administration’s latest attacks on our communities.

Today, Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Ore.) and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) introduced the College Student-athlete Protections and Opportunities through Rights, Transparency, and Safety (College SPORTS) Act.

Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR-05) and Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-08) introduced a resolution to designate May 2025 as National Electrical Safety Month.

This week, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) advanced three bipartisan pieces of legislation through the Financial Services Committee, marking a key step on the process to becoming law.