Press Releases
May 2, 2025
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) led 32 of 33 Freshman House Democrats in sending a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, calling on him to prioritize bringing forward legislation to the House floor that lowers costs for working families, creates good-paying jobs, and improves the quality of life for all Americans.
Issues:
Congress
Costs & Jobs
May 1, 2025
Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced five amendments during the committee’s markup on Republicans’ reconciliation bill.
Issues:
Costs & Jobs
Education
April 10, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, which would make it harder for millions of Americans to vote.
April 10, 2025
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after voting against the Senate amended version of the Budget Proposal.
Issues:
Costs & Jobs
Education
Healthcare
Veterans
April 10, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, ahead of voting against the bill, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) spoke in opposition to S.J.Res.18 – a bill that would overturn the $5 cap on overdraft fees for big banks and allow these banks to charge consumers $35 in overdraft fees.
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Costs & Jobs
April 7, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) led the bicameral, Democratic Oregon Congressional delegation in sending a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, strongly condemning the administration's payment freeze to a set of food assistance programs funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) a
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Costs & Jobs
April 3, 2025
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) co-led the bipartisan, bicameral IDEA Full Funding Act to ensure all children with disabilities can access a free, high-quality public education alongside Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).
April 2, 2025
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after President Trump announced additional tariffs today, which represent the largest increase in taxes in US history:
Issues:
Congress
Costs & Jobs
April 1, 2025
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025.
March 28, 2025
UPDATE: Due to ongoing votes in the Senate, Senator Merkley is will be unable to join Saturday’s town hall. Rep. Bynum will hold the event as planned.
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Congress