Press Releases
May 23, 2025
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.
Issues:
Costs & Jobs
May 22, 2025
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted against H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The bill, put forth by House Republicans, strips nearly 14 million Americans of healthcare and puts millions of people at risk of losing access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Issues:
Congress
Costs & Jobs
Healthcare
May 9, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced she will be holding 10 town halls as part of the Give ‘Em Hell Tour.
May 8, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 276, the Gulf of America Act, which does nothing to lower costs, create jobs, or help Americans' quality of life.
Issues:
Costs & Jobs
May 8, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR-05) and Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA-03) introduced the Encouraging Local Emerging Ventures and Economic Growth Act (ELEVATE) Act. The bipartisan legislation that would reduce bureaucratic red tape for small and mid-sized businesses seeking to raise capital investment through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).
Issues:
Costs & Jobs
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.
Issues:
Costs & Jobs