Janelle S. Bynum
U.S. Representative · OR-5 · Democrat
Statements and posts
168 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Pick a week or a day to set the dates below. One count per message: copies of one post on X and Bluesky count once, and reposts aren’t counted. Shading is scaled to Bynum’s own volume over the last 12 months (a typical active day = 1). May 25, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026.
All 168 statements
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Bynum Introduces the All In for Attendance Act to Combat Chronic Student Absenteeism
Introduced bill to help schools combat chronic student absenteeism with federal education funds.
“Our kids deserve the chance to learn, grow, and reach their full potential”
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Voted against FY2027 agriculture bill cutting SNAP, WIC and rural programs.
“Americans should not go hungry because of some out-of-touch DC politician’s policy choices”
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Bynum Introduces Bipartisan, Comprehensive Bill to Crack Down on Claim Sharks Scamming Veterans
Introduced bipartisan bill to crack down on predatory claims agents defrauding veterans of VA benefits.
“Our veterans sacrificed so much to defend us and our freedoms – the least we can do is protect the benefits they earned and deserve”
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Bynum Meets with Prominent Oregon Employers on Jobs-Focused District Day
Visited Oregon employers including Adidas, Stumptown Coffee, and General Sheet Metal to discuss job opportunities.
“Big or small, national or local, publicly traded or employee owned, all businesses need to feel welcome here in Oregon”
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Bynum Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Rural Hospitals
Introduced bipartisan bill to extend Rural Community Hospital Demonstration program for five years.
“In rural areas, hospitals are the backbone of the community”
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Bynum Passes 3 Housing Bills Through the House
Voted to pass three housing bills through the House as part of a broader housing package.
“I’ve been focused on lowering the cost of housing since day one”
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Bynum Tours New Affordable Housing Project in Clackamas
Toured affordable housing project adding 15 homes in Clackamas County, Oregon.
“Projects like these deliver real results that make homeownership a reality for more Oregonians. I will keep up the fight in Congress to make sure that anyone who wants to buy a home has the chance.”
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Bynum Revokes Support for SCORE Act
Revoked support for the SCORE Act ahead of House vote this week.
“What is happening in America right now should be a wake-up call to everyone. The big-time conferences, especially in the South, want our babies’ lungs, but don’t want their voices. They want the power of their bodies to score a touchdown, but will look away when they ask for their freedom to walk into the voting booth.”
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Bynum Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner
Announced winner of Congressional Art Competition for Oregon's 5th District.
“Congratulations Cecilia on winning the Congressional Art Competition for Oregon's 5th Congressional District!”
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Congresswoman Bynum Rejects Another Republican Poison Pill
Voted against law enforcement resolution, criticizing it as political exploitation of officers.
“I challenge the members that added in this poison pill to look an officer in the eye and explain why you are exploiting their service, their sacrifice, and their time for political theater”
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Sent letter demanding federal assistance for Americans aboard hantavirus-affected cruise ship.
“Four days is more than enough time for the federal government to establish a coordinated response, communicate clearly with those affected, and ensure that U.S. citizens are not left stranded in a deadly outbreak overseas.”
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Bynum Celebrates Delivery of Nearly $1 Million in Funding to Bend
Secured $992,250 in federal funding for Bend's drinking water protection program.
“Access to clean drinking water is not only key to keeping Oregonians safe and healthy, but it enables our communities to grow, build more housing, and in turn, have a stronger economy with lower costs”
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Bynum Leads Wildfire Preparedness Events in Deschutes County
Held wildfire preparedness roundtable and press conference with fire chiefs and community leaders.
“Wildfires pose more and more of a threat every year for Oregonians”
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Voted against Republican Farm Bill, citing cuts to agriculture programs and conservation funding.
“I am a strong supporter of Oregon’s farms and farmers, but this bill did the opposite”
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Bynum’s Bill to Support Wildfire Victims Passes House
Voted for bipartisan bill exempting wildfire relief payments from federal income tax.
“When wildfire survivors are trying to rebuild after a massive tragedy, the federal government shouldn’t be taking a cut of their relief”
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Bynum Introduces Two Bills to Protect Food Assistance and Rural Healthcare
Introduced two bills to protect SNAP food assistance and provide rural healthcare funding.
“Access to necessities like healthcare or food shouldn't be dependent on where you live”
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Bynum Introduces Amendments to Protect Americans from the Harmful Republican Farm Bill
Introduced 13 amendments to Republican Farm Bill protecting immigrants and lowering housing costs.
“There are so many opportunities to help our farmers and our communities in the Farm Bill, and somehow Republicans managed to do the opposite”
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Bynum Fights for Education Programs in Rural Communities
Led letter requesting Education Department rescind grant application changes for rural TRIO programs.
“These programs play a key role in helping people pursue higher education. The proposed changes take resources away from students, and have an even greater impact on rural communities, where such resources are already limited. I’m not having it.”
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Bynum Says “It’s About Time” for Refunds on Trump’s Reckless Tariffs
Praised tariff refunds for small businesses following Supreme Court ruling striking down tariffs.
“Small businesses have faced higher costs for over a year now for no reason aside from Trump’s ego and recklessness. We always knew the tariffs were illegal, now it’s time to get your money back. That’s why I introduced the RELIEF Act to make sure small businesses get the refund they deserve.”
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Bynum Rejects Republican “Gaslighting,” Votes Against Bill Celebrating Billionaire Tax Break
Voted against resolution celebrating tax bill, criticized benefits skewed toward billionaires.
“This vote is just window dressing. The only people benefiting from Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill are billionaires. The rest of us are just getting the crumbs. This was an easy no. Stop trying to gaslight working families and let’s actually lower their costs.”
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Bynum Requests Over $36 Million for Oregon
Announced 20 Community Project Funding requests totaling over $36 million for Oregon.
“When there’s money on the table for Oregon, I’m always first in line, elbows out, bringing home every dollar available”
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Bynum Celebrates Over $1 Million for Albany Head Start Programs
Announced over $1 million in federal funding for Albany Head Start early childhood education programs.
“Children deserve spaces where learning is encouraged, and every opportunity is within reach. Investments like this will help create safe, supportive environments where every child can grow, succeed, and reach their full potential.”
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Congresswoman Bynum Rejects “Murder Money” for ICE Funding
Voted against temporary DHS funding resolution that included ICE and CBP funding.
“No other law enforcement agency in the land is acting with this level of unaccountability. Tear gassing kids at peaceful protests, masked men kidnapping Americans, and terrorism in our communities is all that we’ve gotten from this weak agency.”
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Bynum Introduces Key Bipartisan Bill to Expand Affordable Housing in Native Communities
Introduced bipartisan bill modernizing Native American housing programs through 2032.
“For too long, tribal communities have not had the tools they need to build and maintain affordable housing”
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Bynum, Wyden, and Merkley Celebrate Over $4 Million in Federal Funding for Two Oregon Airports
Announced over $4 million in federal funding for Redmond and Albany Municipal Airports.
“Federal investments like this are vital to keeping Oregon’s communities connected and our economy moving”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.