Janelle S. Bynum

U.S. Representative · Oregon's 5th district

DemocraticTerm 2025

Official site: bynum.house.gov/
Washington office phone: (202) 225-5711
Office: 1508 Longworth House Office Building
Profile source: Congress.gov

What this office does

Representatives serve a single district for two-year terms. They write and vote on federal legislation, originate revenue and spending bills, and oversee federal agencies through committees.

Recent recorded votes

Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1499
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6500
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 32
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 307
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5201
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 1020
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5200
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-20
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1156
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 1689
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 965
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Yea-and-Nay
HRES 965
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1174
Position recorded: No · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 1011
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 7613
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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HR 7744
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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Yea-and-Nay
HCONRES 38
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HRES 1099
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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Yea-and-Nay
HR 7744
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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Legislation

Cosponsored · HR 3521
Clinical Trial Modernization Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10574
American Leadership in Fusion Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1603
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5441
Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 1153
Rural Physician Workforce Production Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10680
Food Access in Community Health Centers Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 3184
PFAS Alternatives Act
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 9000
SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8098
To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5271
Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HJRES 63
Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10393
WIC for Kids Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1585
Expressing support for "National Public Lands Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to visit public lands on this fee-free day and recognize their spiritual and cultural value, as well as their contribution to the economy of the United States.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8582
Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10600
Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 3569
Fit to Serve Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 6137
Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 3885
Community TEAMS Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HRES 1568
Recognizing the 25th pastoral anniversary of Bishop C.T. Wells and the ministry of Emmanuel Church.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Cosponsored · HR 4418
Child Care for Working Families Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill on Congress.gov

Service history

House · 2025–present · OR

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