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Seat

Representative for Oregon District 5

Born

January 31, 1975

Age 51

Phone

(202) 225-5711

Office

1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Oregon District 5

Janelle S. Bynum

Janelle Sojourner Bynum is an American politician and businesswoman serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 5th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025.

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Voting Record — 518

Yes45%

No53%

Present1%

Not Voting1%

Party align96%

Cross-party4%

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Congressional District 5

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

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Janelle S. Bynum

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratOregon District 5

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Janelle S.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 21 sponsored · 90 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 14(source)

Portland State’s Veterans Resource Center supports veterans and military-affiliated students. I had the pleasure of meeting with some of them to learn more about the services the center offers, and how best I can support our student veterans in Congress.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 14(source)

The Trump administration is rolling back protections against PFAS and other ‘forever chemicals’ that contaminate our drinking water. I’m joining my colleagues to demand the @EPA reverse this decision & put protections back in place to make sure everyone has access to safe and clean drinking water.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 13(source)

If Republicans wanted to take action to protect healthcare, they would have.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 13(source)

The President promised to lower costs on “day one,” yet Oregonians could see their electricity bills go up by OVER $100 this year. We need to be investing in solutions that lower costs, not pulling federal funding and canceling clean energy programs.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 13(source)

Last night, Republicans passed a bill that did nothing to lower costs for Americans. The shutdown might be over, but the fight for healthcare is not. I’ll continue working in Congress to make healthcare affordable and accessible to everyone.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 13(source)

The budget we voted on tonight did nothing to protect healthcare for Oregonians. Instead, it’s going to raise costs, putting care out of reach for millions of Americans. I voted no.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 13(source)

The bill put forth by Republicans today failed to protect healthcare for millions of Americans and tens of thousands of Oregonians, so I voted no. My full statement ⬇️

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 12(source)

Republicans want to make healthcare less affordable. We won’t let that happen. I joined my colleagues in signing a petition to force a vote to lower costs. I won’t leave Oregonians behind. thehill.com/homenews/hou...

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Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 12(source)

I’m back in DC today to vote on the “deal” we were sent by the Senate. Oregonians deserve a budget that lowers their costs and keeps healthcare affordable – that’s not what this is.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 12(source)

With Rep. Grijalva’s signature, we can now force a vote on the House Floor to release the Epstein files. Republicans didn’t want this, and that’s why they held up the process. Americans deserve the truth. It’s time they get it.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 12(source)

Today, Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva was sworn in, after months of stalling and political games by Speaker Johnson. I look forward to serving with her to make life better for Americans.

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Democrat Adelita Grijalva has been sworn in as the House's newest member after a weekslong delay, paving the way for a vote to release Jeffrey Epstein case files. Read more: https://cnn.it/3WProDR

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 11(source)

To our veterans: thank you for your service. I’ll continue fighting in Congress to make sure you have the support you’ve earned and deserve.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 11(source)

In addition to feeding our neighbors, Hunger Fighters Oregon also provides hygiene and cleaning supplies to those in need. Learn more about their work and how cuts to SNAP are impacting their ability to support our community ⬇️

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 10(source)

Ahead of Veterans Day, I hosted a roundtable discussion to reaffirm my commitment to addressing the challenges our veterans face. I am committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 10(source)

After 40 days of a shutdown, the Senate deal does nothing to address the cuts to or cost of Americans’ healthcare. That’s unacceptable. I’ve been ready to work on and vote for a deal that ends the shutdown and makes life better for Oregonians, but that’s just not what this is.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 10(source)

We’re over a month into the government shutdown – I want to hear from you. If you or someone you know has been impacted, please share your story with me using the link below. It’s your stories that fuel this fight. forms.gle/S7TBd2fak5KF...

I want to hear from you!

The more I hear from Oregonians, the better job I can do representing and fighting for you. If you or someone you know has been impacted by the government shutdown, please share your story with me bel...

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 8(source)

Last night, a final decision confirmed what we’ve known all along: we don’t need or want the President’s troops in Portland. It’s time for him to follow the law and stop spreading lies about our city. www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

‘Exceeded his authority’: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon

Federal officials overstated "the degree of physical danger they faced at the ICE facility," the judge ruled.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 8(source)

I’m proud that Oregon has taken action to make sure everyone can put food on the table this month. Feeding our families shouldn’t be a partisan issue. The President is playing political games with people’s lives, and we won’t stand for it. www.kgw.com/article/news...

Oregon restores full SNAP benefits after judge orders Trump admin to fund program

Gov. Kotek said 750,000 Oregonians received full November food benefits after a federal judge ordered the Trump admin to restore funding during the shutdown.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 8(source)

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govNov 7(source)

The Republican shutdown is about to cause mass delays and cancellations at PDX. I’m calling on the state to pay our TSA workers and air traffic controllers – Oregonians shouldn’t suffer because of Republicans’ inability to fund the government. My full statement ⬇️

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Sponsored Bills(21)

H. Res. 1276 (119th)
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.
H.J. Res. 182 (119th)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of t…
H.J. Res. 183 (119th)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of t…
H.R. 8041 (119th)
To establish an entitlement to a supplemental period of unpaid parental leave for employees …
H.R. 7242 (119th)
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to train individuals in construction t…

Cosponsored Bills(90)

H. Res. 1238 (119th)
Encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for st…
Joined: 2026-04-30
H. Res. 1235 (119th)
Recognizing the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
Joined: 2026-04-29
H.R. 8503 (119th)
To ensure that the Federal share of the supplemental nutrition assistance program allotment …
Joined: 2026-04-27
H.R. 8504 (119th)
To authorize affordable financing assistance for rural health centers facing financial distr…
Joined: 2026-04-27
H. Res. 1169 (119th)
Honoring the 2026 Olympians and Paralympians from Oregon.
Joined: 2026-04-14

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Voting History

518 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-05-12	H.R. 2853 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-05-12	H.R. 2071 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-30	S. 4465 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-04-30	H.R. 7567 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-30	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-29	S. 1318 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-04-29	H. Res. 1224 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-29	H. Res. 1224 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-27	H.R. 227 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-27	H.R. 7959 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-23	H.R. 5587 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 6387 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H.R. 4690 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1182 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-22	H. Res. 1189 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	S. 1020 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 2493 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-21	H.R. 5201 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 5200 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-20	H.R. 1681 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-04-17	H. Res. 1175 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 1156 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 1689 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6398 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-16	H.R. 6409 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-16	H. Con. Res. 40 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 965 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-15	H. Res. 1174 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 7613 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-04-14	H.R. 1011 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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