Bynum Introduces Two Bipartisan Bills to Support VA Workers and Veterans

Introduced two bipartisan bills to support VA workers and strengthen veterans healthcare funding.

“VA workers are on the frontlines of delivering on our country’s promises to veterans”

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Bynum’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Firefighters Passes in the House

Bipartisan wildfire drone safety bill passed the House.

“Earlier this year, a drone delayed the aerial fire response to the Flat Fire in Central Oregon”

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Bynum’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Our Servicemembers Passes the Senate

Senate passed bipartisan bill expanding credit monitoring to all servicemembers.

“Our soldiers voluntarily put their lives on the line every day to defend our country and our freedoms”

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Bynum Passes Two Bipartisan Housing Bills Through the Senate

Secured Senate passage of two bipartisan bills to increase housing construction and improve appraisal industry workforce.

“Affordable housing is out of reach for so many Americans. To fix this, we need to build more homes and strengthen the housing industry’s workforce”

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Bynum Introduces Bill Supporting Wildfire Victims

Introduced 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, Bonamici, Lee Introduce Legislation to Reopen Office for Students and Young Consumers

Introduced bill to reestablish CFPB Office for Students and Young Consumers.

“Our students deserve access to a high quality and affordable education”

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Congresswoman Bynum Statement on Trump’s Strikes on Iran

Criticized Trump's strikes on Iran as unconstitutional and called for War Powers resolution.

“There’s no confusion that Iran’s regime is a bad actor in the Middle East, sponsoring terror against the U.S. and repressing their own people, but the answer is not another endless war. Congress must vote on a War Powers resolution immediately to restrict military action in Iran without Congressional approval.”

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Congresswoman Bynum’s Statement Following President Trump’s State of the Union

Criticized President Trump's State of the Union address on economy, immigration, and voting rights.

“In moments few and far between, he talked about supporting the next generation and building more housing. Talk is cheap. If he’s serious, I’m ready to work with him to make my K-30 agenda law and deliver real results for Oregonians. But make no mistake: I’m not holding my breath.”

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Bynum to Attend and Bring Clackamas Community College Student to State of the Union

Announced Clackamas Community College student Daniel Dodd as State of the Union guest to highlight cost of living concerns.

“I can’t win the battle for Oregon by staying home – so tomorrow I'll show up, look the President in the eye, call out his nonsense, and demand he start taking his job seriously”

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Bynum and Horsford Introduce RELIEF Act Following Supreme Court Tariff Ruling to Support Small Businesses

Introduced RELIEF Act to automatically refund tariffs paid by small businesses following Supreme Court ruling.

“Throughout his term, President Trump has enacted reckless, misguided, and harmful tariffs – our small business shouldn't have to pay the price for his incompetence”

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Congresswoman Bynum Hosts Congressman Raskin at Portland State University Town Hall to Hear from Students

Hosted town hall with Congressman Raskin at Portland State University for student engagement.

“From Maryland to Oregon, in Congress and in the streets, young Americans are standing up for freedom and strong democracy”

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Bynum Celebrates Delivery of Funding to Milwaukie and Oregon City

Delivered $1.94 million in federal funding for water and infrastructure projects.

“Access to clean drinking water and infrastructure investments is fundamental to the success of our communities and the well-being of Oregonians”

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Rep. Bynum Unveils “Affordability Agenda” to Lower Costs

Unveiled Affordability Agenda to lower healthcare, housing, energy, family care and grocery costs.

“The numbers do not lie – the cost of living is out of control”

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Bynum Passes Key Housing Bill Through the House

Voted to pass the bipartisan Accelerating Home Building Act through the House.

“We’re finally moving something through the House to make real progress on a key issue for Americans”

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Bynum Nominates 23 Oregon Students for Consideration to U.S Service Academies

Nominated 23 Oregon students for consideration to U.S. Service Academies.

“I am honored to nominate these outstanding young Oregonians to the United States Service Academies”

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Bynum, Wyden, Merkley, Celebrate $3.8 Million in Federal Funding for Expansion of Redmond Airport

Announced $3.8 million in federal funding for expansion of Redmond Airport in Central Oregon.

“Expanding the Redmond Airport is a big win for Central Oregon”

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Bynum Introduces Bill to Lower Cost of Building New Housing

Introduced bill to provide $1.5 billion in grants to reduce housing development costs.

“First-time home buyers should not have to wait 20-plus years to afford a home”

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Bynum Secures Over $6 Million for Projects in Oregon’s Fifth District

Secured $6 million in federal funding for housing, infrastructure, and child care in Oregon's Fifth District.

“I’m excited to deliver over $6 million in federal funding for Oregon’s Fifth District”

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Bynum’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Wildland Firefighters Passes Committee

Advanced bipartisan bill requiring FAA study on drone interference with wildfire response.

“Earlier this year, a drone delayed the aerial fire response to the Flat Fire in Central Oregon”

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Bynum Demands Homeland Security Withdraw its Federal Agents from Portland After They Tear-Gassed Oregonians

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…

“The chemicals and projectiles used by your agents also threatened the health and safety of nearby residents. These people presented no threat, violated no law, and posed no danger to federal agents. Attacking our communities is not law enforcement: it is a blatant suppression of people’s constitutional rights.”

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Bynum, Wyden Lead Charge to Protect Healthcare in Central Oregon

Sent letter to CMS demanding resolution of $6 million billing error affecting rural hospital.

“Continued delay not only imposes a severe financial burden on the health system but also threatens access to essential care for the rural Oregonians who rely on thesehospitals. CMS has the responsibility to solve this problem now. Not tomorrow. Not next month. Now.”

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Bynum Unveils K-30 Platform to Support Young Americans

Launched K-30 platform with 16 bills to support young Americans on education, jobs, and housing.

“I first ran for office to make their futures brighter, which is why I’m especially proud to launch K-30.”

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Congresswoman Bynum Votes Against DHS Funding Bill

Voted against DHS funding bill due to ICE budget increase and accountability concerns.

“We’ve all seen how Kristi Noem lies and has led ICE to stray from its original mission. Instead of following the Constitution and using best practices in law enforcement, ICE is terrorizing American citizens, demanding citizenship ‘papers,’ and destroying property families have worked hard for”

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Bynum Announces Congressional App Challenge Winner

Announced Congressional App Challenge winner for Oregon's 5th District.

“Congratulations Anshu on winning the Congressional App Challenge for Oregon's 5th Congressional District!”

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Bynum Advances Over $6 Million for Projects in Oregon’s Fifth District

Secured over $6 million in federal funding for water infrastructure projects in Oregon's Fifth District.

“Access to clean drinking water isn’t just essential to keep our communities healthy – it also unlocks more affordable housing and faster, cleaner public transit. That’s why I fought to secure this $6 million for water infrastructure projects in CD5”

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