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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
Representatives Andrea Salinas and Janelle Bynum host a roundtable with local business leaders and nonprofits on rural economic development.
Bynum, Salinas Host Rural Economic Development Roundtable in Silverton
August 29, 2025
Press Release
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
JB Bulletin Op-Ed
Bynum Hosts Roundtable with Local Labor Groups
August 27, 2025
Press Release
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
Bend, Oregon
Bynum, Merkley Lead Oregon Delegation to Call Out the Trump EPA’s Illegal Termination of Program to Lower Energy Costs
August 8, 2025
Press Release
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