Janelle S. Bynum
- Previous profession
- Engineer; Business owner
- First public office
- 2017Member, Oregon House of Representatives, 2017 to 2025
- Years in public office
- 9
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Bynum has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.
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The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Bynum is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Bynum votes No on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Bynum votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention, the HALT Fentanyl Act, the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar), the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026 and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
On funding the government, Bynum votes Yes on the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA, and the September 2026 funding extension, and No on the March 2025 full-year funding law, the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown and the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies.
Bynum votes No on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Bynum votes to cancel 3 and against cancelling 21. The rules Bynum votes to cancel come from: Environmental Protection Agency (1), Energy (1) and Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1).
Bynum votes differently from most House Democrats on 5 of 60 Yes and No votes: Yes on the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar), Yes on the law that cancels the EPA approval that let California phase out sales of new gasoline-only cars by 2035, Yes on the law that cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for tankless gas water heaters, Yes on the law that cancels an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report their customers' digital asset sales the way stockbrokers do and Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention.
Votes on laws that passed
Most recent
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.
Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Most recent No votes
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 6 laws.
From the official record
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
11 excerpts
- 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActJuly 13, 2026
Congresswoman Bynum Has Three Housing Bills Signed into Law
“Her legislation is part of the bipartisan and bicameral H.R. 6644, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which Rep. Bynum voted for each time it came before the House. These bills are part of her efforts to address the nation’s housing shortage by cutting red tape, building more homes, and lowering costs for first-time homebuyers.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJune 5, 2026
“An amendment to prohibit the use of funds for implementing the SNAP restrictions passed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act;”
- 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActMay 20, 2026
Bynum Passes 3 Housing Bills Through the House
“Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted to pass the bipartisan, bicameral H.R. 6644, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, through the House, which included three of her bills. The package included the Accelerating Home Building Act, the Appraisal Industry Improvement Act, and the Incentivizing Local Solutions to Homelessness Act.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJanuary 22, 2026
Congresswoman Bynum Votes Against DHS Funding Bill
“Last summer, Republicans included a $75 billion increase in funding for ICE in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Congresswoman Bynum voted against.”
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Congresswoman Bynum Votes Against DHS Funding Bill
“Oregon City, OR – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act of 2026, which includes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Last summer, Republicans included a $75 billion increase in funding for ICE in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Congresswoman Bynum voted”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActNovember 3, 2025
Bynum Joins in Demanding Answers from Secretary Noem on Reports of Federal Agent Misconduct
“In the letter, the Members also raise concerns about the Department’s recent expansion of ICE by 10,000 new agents under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, citing reports that some recruits were placed into enforcement roles without completing standardized training or full background vetting.”
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- Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023September 11, 2025
Bynum Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Support Victims of Wildfires
“The legislation builds on the law passed in December 2024 as part of the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act ( Public Law 118-148 ), which ensures wildfire survivors aren’t taxed on payments meant to cover their certain disaster losses or costs, including living expenses, lost wages, or compensation for injury, death, or emotional distress, if the fire was declared a”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 3, 2025
Congresswoman Bynum Fights Against Republicans’ “Trash Budget,” Votes No
“Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted against H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The bill, put forth by House Republicans, strips nearly 14 million Americans of healthcare and puts millions of people at risk of losing access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 22, 2025
Congresswoman Bynum Rejects Republicans’ “Big, Beautiful Bill,” Calls it “Trash”
“Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted against H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The bill, put forth by House Republicans, strips nearly 14 million Americans of healthcare and puts millions of people at risk of losing access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.”
- Public Law 119-10April 10, 2025
Congresswoman Bynum Blasts Bill to Increase Overdraft Fees
“Washington, DC – Today, ahead of voting against the bill, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) spoke in opposition to S.J.Res.18 – a bill that would overturn the $5 cap on overdraft fees for big banks and allow these banks to charge consumers $35 in overdraft fees. She emphasized that she would not vote to raise costs and that she’s committed to”
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Bynum Rejects Partisan Funding Bill That Would Strip District of $30 Million
“Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted against H.R. 1968, the partisan Continuing Resolution. The bill would take nearly $30 million of funding away from Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District, putting a halt to projects ranging from providing clean drinking water to reducing traffic.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $15,759,737 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Scio | Public Law 119-37 | Town Hall Facility ImprovementsRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | OR | $1,015,000 |
| City of Stayton | Public Law 119-37 | Wastewater System ImprovementsRural Utilities Service · Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program | OR | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e OR Marion County Santiam SewerEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e OR Oak Lodge Wate Authority for Replacement PEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate OR City of Bend f Water ProtectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $992,250 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate OR City of Halsey Water Well an Treatment ProEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $700,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate OR City of Molall Intake ProjecEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate OR City of Oregon Transmission Phase 3EnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| OR | Public Law 119-75 | Kellogg Creek OR-99E Community Project (Kellogg Project)Department of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | OR | $850,000 |
| OR | Public Law 119-75 | OR 126: 35th Street Signal and Pedestrian Improvements (Redmond)Department of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | OR | $250,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | Public Law 119-75 | Roundabout at Shaff and Wilco RoadDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | OR | $850,000 |
| City of Redmond | Public Law 119-75 | Cinder Hollow Affordable Housing ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OR | $2,000,000 |
| City of Gladstone | Public Law 119-75 | Gladstone Early Childhood Center Development and ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OR | $1,500,000 |
| City of Happy Valley | Public Law 119-75 | Happy Valley Community CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | OR | $1,200,000 |
| Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council | Public Law 119-86 | CORE3 ECC/Admin BuildingFEMA · Federal Assistance-EOC | OR | $1,034,487 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: the Federal Election Commission’s record of JANELLE BYNUM FOR CONGRESS gives none.Confirmed from the official record
Online ads
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JANELLE BYNUM FOR CONGRESS Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC committee number C00843425 for this advertiser, and the FEC committee file names this member as that committee’s candidate.
The library lists 3 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, Bynum's campaign reports receiving $3,760,211.50 and reports spending $1,089,483.81, as of June 30, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number H4OR05304as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H4OR05304as of December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Money raised (total receipts) | $3,760,211.50 | $7,524,631.65 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $1,089,483.81 | $7,479,499.09 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $2,715,860.25 | $45,132.56 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Where it comes from
| Reported as received from | 2026 cycleFEC number H4OR05304as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H4OR05304as of December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals, itemized | $1,689,658.05 | $4,730,137.06 |
| Individuals, unitemized | $476,165.10 | $1,855,931.84 |
| Other political committees | $1,145,914.88 | $769,351.44 |
| Party committees | $0.00 | $1,000.00 |
| The candidate, contributions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, loans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Committees
- JANELLE BYNUM FOR CONGRESS Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00843425
- MONROE STREET PAC Leadership PAC · 2026 · FEC committee C00901033
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