Janelle Bynum
Sourced recordU.S. House - OR District 05 · Congressional District 5
DEMOCRATOregonOpenFEC
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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. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - OR District 05
District
Congressional District 5
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Honesty
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Transparency
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Abuse of Power
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
46/47 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 46 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJanelle Bynum is a candidate for U.S. House - OR District 05profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $7,524,631.65 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Janelle Bynum runs to retain Oregon’s 5th Congressional District seat - KOIN.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Patti Adair challenges Janelle Bynum to 3 debates, including one in Bend - Central Oregon Daily
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bynum Leads Effort to Memorialize Oregon’s Black History in America 250 Time Capsule, Honoring Avel Gordly's Legacy - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bynum Meets with Prominent Oregon Employers on Jobs-Focused District Day - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bynum, Adair headed for November showdown for Oregon's 5th Congressional District - Central Oregon Daily
- VerifiedNews coverage: “I’ve been focused on lowering the cost of housing since day one,” said Rep. Bynum - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bynum Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Oregon’s Republican challengers for U.S. House trail Bynum in pre-primary spending - Oregon Capital Chronicle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Oregon Rep. Janelle Bynum urges federal help for Americans on MV Hondius hantavirus ship - KATU
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bynum Demands Immediate Assistance for Oregon Doctor and 16 Americans Aboard the Hantavirus Cruise Ship - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congresswoman Bynum Stands up for Rural Communities, Votes Against Republican Bill to Sell Out Farmers - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: OR Congresswoman Janelle Bynum introduces bills to safeguard SNAP and rural health centers - KTVZ
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bynum Introduces Amendments to Protect Americans from the Harmful Republican Farm Bill - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bynum Requests Over $36 Million for Oregon - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bynum’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Firefighters Passes in the House - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: ‘Continue the fight’: Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum launches re-election campaign - KOIN.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum files for reelection in Oregon’s most competitive congressional district - OregonLive.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Janelle Bynum files for reelection in Oregon's 5th Congressional District - KGW
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bynum to Attend and Bring Clackamas Community College Student to State of the Union - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bynum Secures Over $6 Million for Projects in Oregon’s Fifth District - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HJRES 182Sponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2023-01: Unfair Billing and Collection Practices After Bankruptcy Discharges of Certain Student Loan Debts".
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-12National Security
2026-05-12: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1276Sponsor
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-12Fiscal Responsibility
2026-05-12: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HJRES 183Sponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-01: Unlawful Negative Option Marketing Practices".
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-12National Security
2026-05-12: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 8041Sponsor
Supporting VA Families Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-24
2026-04-15: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
HR 7244Sponsor
First-Time Home Buyers Match Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-27National Security
2026-01-27: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 7242Sponsor
Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-27Education
2026-01-27: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 7243Sponsor
SPUR Housing Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-27National Security
2026-01-27: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 7245Sponsor
LIMBER Timber Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-27
2026-01-27: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7205Sponsor
Application FEES Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-22
2026-01-22: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7204Sponsor
School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Camera Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-22
2026-01-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Voting Record Feed
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H CON RES 89National Security
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
House · 2026-07-23
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H R 8884National Security
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
House · 2026-07-23
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H CON RES 113Fiscal Responsibility
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
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H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
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H R 9770Fiscal Responsibility
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
House · 2026-07-21
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H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
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H R 8823Technology
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
House · 2026-07-20
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H R 4541Education
EARLY Act Reauthorization
House · 2026-07-20
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H R 5362National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
House · 2026-07-16
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H R 9237National Security
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
House · 2026-07-16
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Public Statements
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Janelle Bynum runs to retain Oregon’s 5th Congressional District seat - KOIN.com
0.82KOIN.com · 2026-07-10
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Patti Adair challenges Janelle Bynum to 3 debates, including one in Bend - Central Oregon Daily
0.82Central Oregon Daily · 2026-06-24
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Bynum Leads Effort to Memorialize Oregon’s Black History in America 250 Time Capsule, Honoring Avel Gordly's Legacy - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
0.82Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov) · 2026-06-23
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Bynum Meets with Prominent Oregon Employers on Jobs-Focused District Day - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
0.82Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov) · 2026-05-28
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Bynum, Adair headed for November showdown for Oregon's 5th Congressional District - Central Oregon Daily
0.74Central Oregon Daily · 2026-05-20
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“I’ve been focused on lowering the cost of housing since day one,” said Rep. Bynum - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
1.00Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov) · 2026-05-20
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Bynum Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
1.00Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov) · 2026-05-15
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Oregon’s Republican challengers for U.S. House trail Bynum in pre-primary spending - Oregon Capital Chronicle
0.74Oregon Capital Chronicle · 2026-05-11
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Oregon Rep. Janelle Bynum urges federal help for Americans on MV Hondius hantavirus ship - KATU
0.82KATU · 2026-05-07
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Bynum Demands Immediate Assistance for Oregon Doctor and 16 Americans Aboard the Hantavirus Cruise Ship - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
0.82Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov) · 2026-05-07
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Congresswoman Bynum Stands up for Rural Communities, Votes Against Republican Bill to Sell Out Farmers - Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov)
1.00Representative Janelle Bynum | (.gov) · 2026-04-30
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OR Congresswoman Janelle Bynum introduces bills to safeguard SNAP and rural health centers - KTVZ
0.82KTVZ · 2026-04-27
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