U.S. Representative for Oregon’s 5th District
Janelle S. Bynum
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · −0.29
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 31%
- Immigration 20%
- Committees
- Financial Services
- Bills on
- Housing and Community Development
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 51
2026 election
On the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
Facing
- RPatti Adair$424K
Bottom line
Where Bynum has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 6618 Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Bynum’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Bynum breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Bynum voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%
- Immigration 20% · 3 of 15 party 0%
- Commerce 14% · 1 of 7 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 10 issues where Bynum has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Free account See ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Bynum broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| May 14, 2026 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActOn Passage · Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026On Passage · This bill authorizes the President to prohibit the entry of a vessel into the United States if the vessel has transited any U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Bynum is saying
All 10 statements and posts-
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.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Bynum voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 281 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Bynum’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 21
- Action in committee 4
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
21 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 21 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 24 sponsored billsSponsored 24 (House median 25) · cosponsored 394 (median 289), 95 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Housing and Community Development, Finance and Financial Sector, Transportation and Public Works.
- H.R. 10082 Credit Union Investment Authority ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1568 Recognizing the 25th pastoral anniversary of Bishop C.T. Wells and the ministry of Emmanuel Church.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10252 Launching with Healthcare ActHealth · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4486 Microplastics Safety ActHealth · Introduced Aug 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6430 Junk Fee Prevention ActCommerce · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1276 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.Commerce · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
- H.J.Res. 183 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-01: Unlawful Negative Option Marketing Practices".Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
- H.J.Res. 182 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2023-01: Unfair Billing and Collection Practices After Bankruptcy Discharges of Certain Student Loan Debts".Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 38% |
| Energy | 38 | 37% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 48% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 45% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 61% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 26 | 65% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% |
| Commerce | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 76% |
| Immigration | 17 | 53% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Bynum voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DJames R. WalkinshawVA-1197%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Bynum most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Bynum’s campaign raised $3.8M: $2.2M (58%) from individuals and $1.1M (30%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.7M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
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Who funds Bynum
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 387.
- Women Vote Independent PAC
- Clark Member’s leadership PAC
- Hoyer Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave Bynum this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, OR-5Democrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- Oregon
- District
- 5
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 51
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5711
1508 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Oregon City
- Website
- bynum.house.gov
- repbynum
- repbynum
Elsewhere
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