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As leaders of her own party seek concessions from Republicans with a government shutdown looming, U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum reiterated a sentiment in an interview with OPB Tuesday.
“Republicans have control of the House [of Representatives], the Senate, and the presidency,” said Bynum, an Oregon Democrat who was elected in November 2024. “So whatever happens, they own it.”
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.
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.
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.
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.