Statements and posts
11 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Bynum Secures Over One Million for Scio Rural Fire
Secured $1.19 million federal grant for Scio Rural Fire Protection District.
“When you call 911, you shouldn’t have to wonder if there are enough firefighters to answer.”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Bynum’s Bipartisan Bill to Expand Capital Access for Rural Job Creators Heads to President’s Desk
Senate passed bill to improve capital access for rural small businesses.
“Rural small businesses shouldn’t have to work twice as hard just because of their ZIP code.”
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators ActExpanding Access to Capital for Rural Job CreatorsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1190
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Bynum, Merkley, and Wyden Announce $100,000 for Central Oregon Wildfire Recovery
Announced $100,000 in federal funding for Central Oregon wildfire recovery.
“No where to sleep. Only the clothes on your back. Food to go is the only option. All in the matter of one day.”
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Demanded Trump administration end expedited immigration hearings lacking due process.
“This unwarranted blitzkrieg of assaults on justice and fair treatment raises serious constitutional concerns and is unworthy of the oaths you swore to uphold.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Bynum Calls for Review of EPA’s Microplastics Monitoring and Research
Called for EPA review of microplastics monitoring and research progress.
“Even as the EPA's FY2023-FY2026 research plan approaches its conclusion, Congress lacks a clear assessment of what the EPA has accomplished in its work on microplastics and what work remains necessary to support reliable monitoring, risk assessment and potential regulatory action.”
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Congresswoman Bynum Statement on Knight’s $1 Billion Donation to University of Oregon
Praised Knight family's $1 billion donation to University of Oregon engineering school.
“This is exactly what investing in the next generation looks like – and I’m not just saying that because I’m an engineer.”
EducationAI-read
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Congresswoman Bynum: “A racial slur is not trash talk. It’s not a rivalry. It’s straight up racist.”
Criticized use of racial slur at Oregon high school football game.
“Football is supposed to be about teamwork, healthy competition, and kids getting the chance to do something they love.”
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Bynum Introduces Bill to Lower the Cost of School Supplies
Introduced bill to exempt school supplies from Trump tariffs to lower family costs.
“Between gas, groceries, and rent, our families are already struggling with rising costs.”
TariffsAI-read
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Bynum Introduces Bill to Expand Healthcare Coverage For Young Americans
Introduced bill allowing young adults to stay on parents' health insurance until age 30.
“Let’s be serious: In this economy, young people aren’t magically financially secure the day they turn 26.”
Health Care CoverageAI-read
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Bynum Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Credit Union Members
Introduced bipartisan bill to expand federal credit unions' investment authority and flexibility.
“Hard-working families and business owners need more ways to make their money go further so that they can build a stronger financial future.”
Finance and Financial SectorAI-read
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Bynum Urges ODOJ to Approve Deal to Protect Oregonians’ Access to Healthcare
Urged Oregon Attorney General to approve hospital affiliation to protect healthcare access.
“We can’t afford to wait around for the government to wrap this deal in red tape – our communities need quality care. I’m calling on our state government to step up to do the right thing, now: get all hands on deck, work through the night if you have to, and approve the proposal.”
Health Care CoverageAI-read