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Congresswoman Bynum at her town hall in Redmond, Oregon.
Bynum Revokes Support for SCORE Act
May 18, 2026
Press Release

Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after revoking her support for the Student-Athlete Compensation, Oversight, and Revenue Equity (SCORE) Act, ahead of the House’s planned vote on it this week.

“In an ideal world, politics and sports would never have to meet. There would always be a level playing field both in the game and in the Capitol. But we know we are living in uncommon times.

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Bynum Tours New Affordable Housing Project in Clackamas
May 18, 2026
Press Release
This weekend, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) toured Shortstack Milwaukie, a homeownership project in Clackamas County, adding 15 affordable homes to the city.
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Bynum Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner
May 15, 2026
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced that Cecilia Coleman from Lake Oswego won the Congressional Art Competition for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, with her piece “Threads of Us.”
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Congresswoman Bynum Rejects Another Republican Poison Pill
May 13, 2026
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Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after voting against H. Con. Res. 96, a resolution related to law enforcement.
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Bynum Demands Immediate Assistance for Oregon Doctor and 16 Americans Aboard the Hantavirus Cruise Ship
May 7, 2026
Press Release

Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya, demanding repatriation, medical support, and consular assistance for the 17 American citizens, including one of her constituents, aboard the Oceanwide Expeditions cruise ship MV Hondius.

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Bynum Celebrates Delivery of Nearly $1 Million in Funding to Bend
May 5, 2026
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) joined local leaders to celebrate the delivery of federal funding to the City of Bend.
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Bynum Leads Wildfire Preparedness Events in Deschutes County
May 4, 2026
Press Release
As part of Wildfire Awareness Month, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) met with local leaders, small business owners, and community members today to discuss wildfire preparedness for the upcoming wildfire season in Deschutes County.
Issues: Environment
Congresswoman Bynum at her town hall in Molalla.
Congresswoman Bynum Stands up for Rural Communities, Votes Against Republican Bill to Sell Out Farmers
April 30, 2026
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted against H.R. 7567, the Farm Bill.
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Bynum’s Bill to Support Wildfire Victims Passes House
April 28, 2026
Press Release
Yesterday, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted to pass the bipartisan Doug LaMalfa Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act, as part of a broader package, through the House, making it one step closer to becoming law.
Issues: Environment
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Bynum Introduces Two Bills to Protect Food Assistance and Rural Healthcare
April 27, 2026
Press Release
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) introduced two bills with Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02).
Issues: Costs & Jobs Healthcare