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Bynum Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Millions of Americans Build Better Credit
September 19, 2025
Press Release
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.
Issues: Congress Costs & Jobs
Capitol
Bynum Co-Leads Bipartisan Food Farmacy Act
September 17, 2025
Press Release
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
Representatives Andrea Salinas and Janelle Bynum host a roundtable with local business leaders and nonprofits on rural economic development.
Rep. Janelle Bynum: "The American Dream can’t leave behind our rural communities"
September 17, 2025
In The News
New Dem Dispatch

Business is in my blood. Before being elected to represent Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District, I owned local restaurants with my husband and served in the State House.

So I know firsthand that small businesses aren’t just a lifeline for our local economies, but they’re the heartbeat of our communities, especially in rural areas. They’re where we connect, where our kids get their first job, and where the future of our towns are built.

Issues: Costs & Jobs
TownHallPictureSource
Bynum Wraps Up 10 Town Hall ‘Give ‘Em Hell Tour’ Across Oregon’s Fifth
September 17, 2025
Press Release

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
Congresswoman Janelle Bynum sits in Financial Services Committee
ONE on ONE: Rep. Janelle Bynum opens up about wildfires, being on the job, and responded to the Secretary of Labor
September 12, 2025
In The News
Spencer Sacks | KTVZ 21 News

BEND, ORE (KTVZ) -- Earlier today Congresswoman Janelle Bynum joined Spencer Sacks for an exclusive interview to talk about Wildfires, Being a Congresswoman, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's comments on national guard troops potentially being placed in Portland.

Having just returned to Washington, D.C from the August recess, Rep. Bynum spoke last night on the House Floor about cuts to wildfire response.

Issues: Congress
Costs and Jobs
Bynum: Millions for Redmond, Bend projects included in draft Fiscal Year 2026 funding bills
September 12, 2025
In The News
Barney Lerten | KTVZ 21 News

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced Thursday that the following Community Project Funding requests from Oregon’s 5th District were included in the draft Fiscal Year 2026 government funding bills released by the House Appropriations Committee.

Issues: Congress
JB Roll Call
Bynum, Merkley, Wyden Demand Funding for Kids with Disabilities in Central Oregon Be Restored
September 11, 2025
Press Release
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
DeschutesRiver
Bynum Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Support Victims of Wildfires
September 11, 2025
Press Release
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
Capitol
Congresswoman Bynum Rejects Extremism in Military Funding Bill
September 10, 2025
Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted against H.R. 3838, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.
Issues: Congress
JB Roll Call
Congresswoman Bynum Blasts Trump’s Threat of National Guard Deployment in Portland
September 8, 2025
Press Release
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