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At a Glance
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 — 552
Yes46%
No53%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align96%
Cross-party4%
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Congressional District 5

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.
Janelle S. Bynum headshot
Janelle S. Bynum
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratOregon District 5
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Janelle S.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 21 sponsored · 93 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

We’ve had an incredible class of interns with us this fall in DC. They’ve led legislative research, supported constituents on the phone, and kept our office running!
Republicans are playing games with programs Americans rely on, and it's taking a toll. I’m proud of how Oregon has protected access to SNAP for those who use it to put food on the table. This is about feeding our families, children, & seniors – the games need to stop. www.opb.org/article/2025...
Across the country, we’re seeing a shortage of trained workers in housing markets – especially in rural communities – that’s driving up costs for homebuyers. I’m introducing a bipartisan bill, the Appraisal Industry Improvement Act, to address this shortage and make it easier to buy a home.
The Public Lands Rule provides us with modern, science-based tools to protect, restore, and preserve our environment. The Trump administration is trying to get rid of it. I’m joining my colleagues to demand the rule stay in place.
The President promised to lower costs on “day one,” yet a new report revealed that Oregonians have spent nearly $900 more this year compared to last year.  Make it make sense…
Last week, a petition to release the Epstein files received the number of signatures required to force a vote on the House Floor – that vote is on the docket this week. Sunlight is the best disinfectant – they need to release the files.
Tax credits in the #AffordableCareAct help tens of thousands of Oregonians afford healthcare, including my constituent David. If we don’t extend them by the end of the year, David will see his costs go up hundreds of dollars. I won’t leave Oregonians behind – the fight is far from over.
In a study of housing affordability and accessibility, Oregon received an “F” grade – that’s unacceptable. My bipartisan bill, the Accelerating Home Building Act, will speed up the approval process for housing plans, lowering costs for buyers and renters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Voting History
552 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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-01-03Election of the SpeakerNOT_VOTINGJohnson (LA)
2025-01-03Call by StatesPRESENTPassed

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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