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 — 518

Yes45%

No53%

Present1%

Not Voting1%

Party align96%

Cross-party4%

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District Map

Congressional District 5

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @RepBynum Facebook Instagram

External Resources

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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.govSep 11(source)

When families are trying to rebuild after a wildfire, they don’t need Uncle Sam taking a cut of their relief. So I’m introducing a bipartisan bill to protect these funds from being taxed. Help picking up the pieces shouldn’t come with strings attached.

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

Today, we remember the lives we lost on 9/11 and the heroes who responded with courage and sacrifice. I am praying for those who lost a loved one on this day 24 years ago – everyone is somebody’s someone. We will never forget them or their stories.

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

I strongly support our military and our servicemembers, but Republicans’ defense funding bill put politics over national security. I voted no. My full statement ⬇️

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

Political violence has no place in this country. This is not how we settle our differences. I am praying for his family and loved ones.

The Associated Press

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Open post ↗

BREAKING: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, President Trump says.

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

A top concern I continue to hear from my constituents at my town halls is access to healthcare. We need to make sure that everyone can get the care they need where and when they need it, and without breaking the bank.

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

Access to safe and reliable transportation and routes = FREEDOM. That’s why I spoke with Oregon transit representatives to discuss ongoing needs in our district and ways I will continue to fight to bring funding home for projects in CD5.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 9(source)

As we make our way through wildfire season, it’s important that we mitigate risk as much as possible. I stand ready to work with our partners on the ground to make sure they have everything they need to keep our communities safe.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 9(source)

We haven’t asked for the President to send the National Guard to Portland. In fact, none of the cities he’s deploying them to have asked for it. It’s an abuse of power, and it needs to stop.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 9(source)

If the President thinks he can march into Portland and start body snatching to discourage free speech and incite terror, he has another thing coming. Worry about the economy you’re tanking with your chaotic policies – we got us.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 9(source)

Thank you, Silverton, for joining me for the last stop of the Give 'Em Hell tour, and thank you to Mayor Freilinger for emceeing. I heard you loud and clear, and I'll continue fighting in Congress to protect access to healthcare, Social Security, and clean drinking water.

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

Checking in on my way back to DC for another busy week! Here’s what we’ve got going on ⬇️

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

Undermining the science behind vaccines is irresponsible and puts Oregonians at risk, which is why I'm glad the Western Health Alliance will be sticking with the data. The Trump administration is playing games with Americans' health – it needs to stop. www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/...

West Coast governors say states will establish their own vaccine guidelines

Oregon, Washington and California’s governors said the Trump administration has “dismantled” the credibility of agencies states historically deferred to on vaccine oversight.

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

Thanks to President Trump's tariffs, families will be paying over $150 more this year to pack their kids' lunches. Back-to-school season should be filled with excitement, not financial stress. Read more ⬇️ tcf.org/content/comm...

Eight Ways Trump Is Making the Back-to-School Season More Expensive

As students across the country return to classrooms and campuses, they and their families are facing higher prices for back-to-school essentials—from

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 6(source)

As your representative, I have the honor of nominating ten students for appointment to U.S. service academies. If you are between 17 and 23 years old and interested in applying, the deadline is October 15, 2025. You can apply on my website: bynum.house.gov/services/mil...

Military Academy Nominations

The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 6(source)

The President needs to focus on his failing economic policies that are hurting Americans and raising our costs. We got us. My full statement on Trump’s threat of National Guard deployment in Portland ⬇️

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 5(source)

It was a great month back home in Oregon, where I had the opportunity to meet and speak to so many of you. Here are five takeaways from my time in CD5 ⬇️

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 5(source)

Unemployment is up, job creation is down, and costs are rising. The numbers haven't been this bad since the pandemic – the President is failing the economy. Oregonians deserve better.

MeidasTouch

@meidastouch.com

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BRUTAL JOBS REPORT: Just 22,000 jobs added in August. Unemployment rises to 4.3%. Broader jobless rate jumps to 8.1%. Slowest 4-month growth since 2020. Plus, downward revisions for June and July of -21,000. Yikes.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 5(source)

I can’t believe the time has already come for the last in-person stop of my Give ‘Em Hell tour. Silverton, it’s all you! I’ll be at Silverton Middle School tomorrow at 12:00PM PT. Let’s give ‘em hell!

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 4(source)

Republicans need to stop with the cover ups. This week, I joined my colleagues in signing a petition to demand the release of the Epstein files – the American people deserve transparency. www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...

House members push petition for release of all Epstein files in rare show of bipartisanship

Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle are coming together in an effort to force a vote to release the government’s files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Rep. Janelle Bynum@bynum.house.govSep 4(source)

The countdown is on to avoid a government shutdown – Republicans have until September 30 to get their act together and keep the government open. Ball’s in your court, Mr. Speaker.

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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
2026-03-28	H. Res. 1142 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-28	—	Motion to Adjourn	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-27	H.R. 7084 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-26	H.R. 8029 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-26	H. Res. 1128 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H.R. 5103 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-25	H. Res. 1131 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-24	H.R. 6422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-19	H.R. 4638 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-03-18	H.R. 1958 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-18	H.R. 556 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H. Res. 1115 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	S. 3971 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-17	H.R. 4294 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-05	H.R. 7744 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-03-05	H. Res. 1099 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1100 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H.R. 6472 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	S. 723 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-03-04	H. Res. 1095 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-25	H.R. 4758 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	S. 2503 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 6329 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-12	H.R. 2189 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.J. Res. 72 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-10	H.R. 1531 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	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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