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February 3, 2026
Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) joined Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, and Maxine Dexter in sending a letter demanding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) withdraw its federal agents from Portland and stop inflicting violence on the American people in Oregon, Minnesota and nationwide.
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February 3, 2026
Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Congressmen Eli Crane (AZ-02), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06)’s bipartisan bill, the Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act, passed through committee without opposition, making it one step closer to becoming law.
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Environment
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February 2, 2026
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05)and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, demanding the resolution of an issue facing St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR.
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Healthcare
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January 30, 2026
Every Wednesday during her junior year of high school, Janelle Bynum made her way to the Capitol with a gaggle of her peers.
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January 28, 2026
U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Ore.) unveiled a “K-30 agenda” on Jan. 26 to address affordability and access concerns she says she’s heard from young Oregonians in her first term.
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January 27, 2026
In an effort to confront the rising economic pressures on young Americans, U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR) launched her signature “K-30” agenda on Monday at the West Linn Public Library.
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January 26, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Rep. Janelle Bynum of Oregon's fifth congressional district has announced a comprehensive K-30 agenda aimed at addressing the challenges faced by young Americans in education, employment, and housing.
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January 26, 2026
U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum heard an earful Monday from Oregonians mostly younger than 40 about the financial pressures they face every day: unaffordable child care, sky-high student loans, soaring rents, a tough job market and dim hopes of ever being able to buy a home.
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January 26, 2026
Oregon City, OR – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) launched her signature ‘K-30’ agenda – a platform focused on supporting young Americans by strengthening our education system, ensuring a strong job market, and lowering the cost of housing.
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K-30
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January 22, 2026
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act of 2026, which includes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).