Rep. Janelle Bynum
@bynum.house.gov
US Congresswoman. Engineer. Proud mom of four. Devoted sports fan. Fighter for Oregon #OR05
In addition to feeding our neighbors, Hunger Fighters Oregon also provides hygiene and cleaning supplies to those in need.
Learn more about their work and how cuts to SNAP are impacting their ability to support our community ⬇️
Learn more about their work and how cuts to SNAP are impacting their ability to support our community ⬇️
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
In addition to feeding our neighbors, Hunger Fighters Oregon also provides hygiene and cleaning supplies to those in need.
Learn more about their work and how cuts to SNAP are impacting their ability to support our community ⬇️
Learn more about their work and how cuts to SNAP are impacting their ability to support our community ⬇️
Ahead of Veterans Day, I hosted a roundtable discussion to reaffirm my commitment to addressing the challenges our veterans face.
I am committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans.
I am committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans.
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Ahead of Veterans Day, I hosted a roundtable discussion to reaffirm my commitment to addressing the challenges our veterans face.
I am committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans.
I am committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans.
After 40 days of a shutdown, the Senate deal does nothing to address the cuts to or cost of Americans’ healthcare.
That’s unacceptable.
I’ve been ready to work on and vote for a deal that ends the shutdown and makes life better for Oregonians, but that’s just not what this is.
That’s unacceptable.
I’ve been ready to work on and vote for a deal that ends the shutdown and makes life better for Oregonians, but that’s just not what this is.
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 AM
After 40 days of a shutdown, the Senate deal does nothing to address the cuts to or cost of Americans’ healthcare.
That’s unacceptable.
I’ve been ready to work on and vote for a deal that ends the shutdown and makes life better for Oregonians, but that’s just not what this is.
That’s unacceptable.
I’ve been ready to work on and vote for a deal that ends the shutdown and makes life better for Oregonians, but that’s just not what this is.
We’re over a month into the government shutdown – I want to hear from you.
If you or someone you know has been impacted, please share your story with me using the link below. It’s your stories that fuel this fight.
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If you or someone you know has been impacted, please share your story with me using the link below. It’s your stories that fuel this fight.
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I want to hear from you!
The more I hear from Oregonians, the better job I can do representing and fighting for you. If you or someone you know has been impacted by the government shutdown, please share your story with me bel...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
We’re over a month into the government shutdown – I want to hear from you.
If you or someone you know has been impacted, please share your story with me using the link below. It’s your stories that fuel this fight.
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If you or someone you know has been impacted, please share your story with me using the link below. It’s your stories that fuel this fight.
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Last night, a final decision confirmed what we’ve known all along: we don’t need or want the President’s troops in Portland.
It’s time for him to follow the law and stop spreading lies about our city.
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
It’s time for him to follow the law and stop spreading lies about our city.
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
‘Exceeded his authority’: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon
Federal officials overstated "the degree of physical danger they faced at the ICE facility," the judge ruled.
www.oregonlive.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Last night, a final decision confirmed what we’ve known all along: we don’t need or want the President’s troops in Portland.
It’s time for him to follow the law and stop spreading lies about our city.
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
It’s time for him to follow the law and stop spreading lies about our city.
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
I’m proud that Oregon has taken action to make sure everyone can put food on the table this month.
Feeding our families shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
The President is playing political games with people’s lives, and we won’t stand for it.
www.kgw.com/article/news...
Feeding our families shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
The President is playing political games with people’s lives, and we won’t stand for it.
www.kgw.com/article/news...
Oregon restores full SNAP benefits after judge orders Trump admin to fund program
Gov. Kotek said 750,000 Oregonians received full November food benefits after a federal judge ordered the Trump admin to restore funding during the shutdown.
www.kgw.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I’m proud that Oregon has taken action to make sure everyone can put food on the table this month.
Feeding our families shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
The President is playing political games with people’s lives, and we won’t stand for it.
www.kgw.com/article/news...
Feeding our families shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
The President is playing political games with people’s lives, and we won’t stand for it.
www.kgw.com/article/news...
The Republican shutdown is about to cause mass delays and cancellations at PDX.
I’m calling on the state to pay our TSA workers and air traffic controllers – Oregonians shouldn’t suffer because of Republicans’ inability to fund the government.
My full statement ⬇️
I’m calling on the state to pay our TSA workers and air traffic controllers – Oregonians shouldn’t suffer because of Republicans’ inability to fund the government.
My full statement ⬇️
November 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The Republican shutdown is about to cause mass delays and cancellations at PDX.
I’m calling on the state to pay our TSA workers and air traffic controllers – Oregonians shouldn’t suffer because of Republicans’ inability to fund the government.
My full statement ⬇️
I’m calling on the state to pay our TSA workers and air traffic controllers – Oregonians shouldn’t suffer because of Republicans’ inability to fund the government.
My full statement ⬇️
Yesterday, I spoke on a US Chamber housing panel about how we can work together to make homeownership a reality for everyone.
We don’t have 20 years to figure out how to house our kids – we need to figure that out now.
We don’t have 20 years to figure out how to house our kids – we need to figure that out now.
November 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Yesterday, I spoke on a US Chamber housing panel about how we can work together to make homeownership a reality for everyone.
We don’t have 20 years to figure out how to house our kids – we need to figure that out now.
We don’t have 20 years to figure out how to house our kids – we need to figure that out now.
The government shutdown is having devastating impacts across the state, including on search and rescue operations.
I spoke with Fred about how this is impacting his ability to do his job as a 911 dispatcher ⬇️
I spoke with Fred about how this is impacting his ability to do his job as a 911 dispatcher ⬇️
November 7, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The government shutdown is having devastating impacts across the state, including on search and rescue operations.
I spoke with Fred about how this is impacting his ability to do his job as a 911 dispatcher ⬇️
I spoke with Fred about how this is impacting his ability to do his job as a 911 dispatcher ⬇️
People from across Oregon have been writing to my office concerned about their healthcare costs going up.
I'll continue fighting to reverse cuts in Republicans' trash budget and to make healthcare more accessible, not less.
I'll continue fighting to reverse cuts in Republicans' trash budget and to make healthcare more accessible, not less.
November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
People from across Oregon have been writing to my office concerned about their healthcare costs going up.
I'll continue fighting to reverse cuts in Republicans' trash budget and to make healthcare more accessible, not less.
I'll continue fighting to reverse cuts in Republicans' trash budget and to make healthcare more accessible, not less.
Groceries, utilities, rent, gas, you name it – they’re all more expensive under this Administration.
I’m in Congress to lower costs and make life better for my constituents. Speaker Johnson needs to call back the House and do the work.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
I’m in Congress to lower costs and make life better for my constituents. Speaker Johnson needs to call back the House and do the work.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
From groceries to gas, Americans say they’re spending more under Trump
A majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising prices and inflation, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Groceries, utilities, rent, gas, you name it – they’re all more expensive under this Administration.
I’m in Congress to lower costs and make life better for my constituents. Speaker Johnson needs to call back the House and do the work.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
I’m in Congress to lower costs and make life better for my constituents. Speaker Johnson needs to call back the House and do the work.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
This weekend, I met with local AFSCME leaders and food bank staff to discuss how the shutdown is impacting their ability to support our communities.
Republicans need to come to the table – Oregonians can't afford for this to continue.
www.kgw.com/article/news...
Republicans need to come to the table – Oregonians can't afford for this to continue.
www.kgw.com/article/news...
'People are terrified': Health insurance hikes, SNAP benefits are the focus at Rep. Janelle Bynum press conference
Rep. Bynum and the AFSCME members cited rising health care costs and the uncertainty surrounding premium increases as the concerns they hear most from Oregonians.
www.kgw.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
This weekend, I met with local AFSCME leaders and food bank staff to discuss how the shutdown is impacting their ability to support our communities.
Republicans need to come to the table – Oregonians can't afford for this to continue.
www.kgw.com/article/news...
Republicans need to come to the table – Oregonians can't afford for this to continue.
www.kgw.com/article/news...
SNAP allows students like Michaela to get out of “survival mode,” and focus on their education.
The President needs to stop playing political games with people’s lives and fully fund this essential program.
The President needs to stop playing political games with people’s lives and fully fund this essential program.
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
SNAP allows students like Michaela to get out of “survival mode,” and focus on their education.
The President needs to stop playing political games with people’s lives and fully fund this essential program.
The President needs to stop playing political games with people’s lives and fully fund this essential program.
Each week the shutdown drags on, our economy is losing $15 billion and millions of people are seeing their healthcare costs rise.
Americans aren’t looking for their government to break records – Republicans need to come back from vacation and get to work.
Americans aren’t looking for their government to break records – Republicans need to come back from vacation and get to work.
BREAKING: The government shutdown entered its 36th day, breaking a record set during President Trump’s first term as impact spreads nationwide.
Government shutdown becomes the longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide
The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Each week the shutdown drags on, our economy is losing $15 billion and millions of people are seeing their healthcare costs rise.
Americans aren’t looking for their government to break records – Republicans need to come back from vacation and get to work.
Americans aren’t looking for their government to break records – Republicans need to come back from vacation and get to work.
I’m an engineer by training, which means I know we can innovate our way out of our biggest problems – including the housing crisis.
My new bill, the Accelerating Home Building Act, invests in creative solutions that speed up construction processes so more families in Oregon can afford a home.
My new bill, the Accelerating Home Building Act, invests in creative solutions that speed up construction processes so more families in Oregon can afford a home.
November 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I’m an engineer by training, which means I know we can innovate our way out of our biggest problems – including the housing crisis.
My new bill, the Accelerating Home Building Act, invests in creative solutions that speed up construction processes so more families in Oregon can afford a home.
My new bill, the Accelerating Home Building Act, invests in creative solutions that speed up construction processes so more families in Oregon can afford a home.
This weekend, I spoke with @oregonafscme.bsky.social Executive Director, Joe, about how the government shutdown is making it harder for them to support their members.
Watch ⬇️
Watch ⬇️
November 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
This weekend, I spoke with @oregonafscme.bsky.social Executive Director, Joe, about how the government shutdown is making it harder for them to support their members.
Watch ⬇️
Watch ⬇️
Oregonians, today is Election Day ☑️
To find your drop box and make a plan to drop off your ballot, visit ⬇️
sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages...
To find your drop box and make a plan to drop off your ballot, visit ⬇️
sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages...
Oregon Secretary of State
The Oregon Secretary of State works to maximize voter participation, is a watchdog for public spending, makes it easier to do business in Oregon, and preserves and promotes Oregon history.
sos.oregon.gov
November 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Oregonians, today is Election Day ☑️
To find your drop box and make a plan to drop off your ballot, visit ⬇️
sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages...
To find your drop box and make a plan to drop off your ballot, visit ⬇️
sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages...
Oregonians are seeing price increases of hundreds, and even thousands, of dollars to their healthcare costs because of Republicans' trash budget.
That's unacceptable.
That's unacceptable.
November 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Oregonians are seeing price increases of hundreds, and even thousands, of dollars to their healthcare costs because of Republicans' trash budget.
That's unacceptable.
That's unacceptable.
Republicans may be on vacation, but my office is open and here to help!
Call us any time at (503)387-8651, or visit my website at bynum.house.gov.
Call us any time at (503)387-8651, or visit my website at bynum.house.gov.
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Republicans may be on vacation, but my office is open and here to help!
Call us any time at (503)387-8651, or visit my website at bynum.house.gov.
Call us any time at (503)387-8651, or visit my website at bynum.house.gov.
As of yesterday, Oregonians are paying more for their health insurance and SNAP benefits aren't going out.
That’s not what putting the American people first looks like. I’m calling on my Republican colleagues to come to the table and get a deal done to end this shutdown.
That’s not what putting the American people first looks like. I’m calling on my Republican colleagues to come to the table and get a deal done to end this shutdown.
November 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
As of yesterday, Oregonians are paying more for their health insurance and SNAP benefits aren't going out.
That’s not what putting the American people first looks like. I’m calling on my Republican colleagues to come to the table and get a deal done to end this shutdown.
That’s not what putting the American people first looks like. I’m calling on my Republican colleagues to come to the table and get a deal done to end this shutdown.
Today marks the start of open enrollment. As a result of the Republicans' trash bill, our health insurance payments are skyrocketing. That's the last thing we need right now.
That’s why I joined @afscme.bsky.social in speaking out to fight for affordable healthcare for Oregonians.
That’s why I joined @afscme.bsky.social in speaking out to fight for affordable healthcare for Oregonians.
November 2, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Today marks the start of open enrollment. As a result of the Republicans' trash bill, our health insurance payments are skyrocketing. That's the last thing we need right now.
That’s why I joined @afscme.bsky.social in speaking out to fight for affordable healthcare for Oregonians.
That’s why I joined @afscme.bsky.social in speaking out to fight for affordable healthcare for Oregonians.
The President is able to find billions of dollars for foreign governments and renovation projects, but not to feed our kids. He needs to get his priorities straight.
October 31, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The President is able to find billions of dollars for foreign governments and renovation projects, but not to feed our kids. He needs to get his priorities straight.
Law enforcement officers are supposed to make our communities safer – not more dangerous.
Yesterday, I joined my colleagues in demanding accountability for federal law enforcement officers who are breaking the law and using excessive force.
That’s unacceptable and un-American.
Yesterday, I joined my colleagues in demanding accountability for federal law enforcement officers who are breaking the law and using excessive force.
That’s unacceptable and un-American.
October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Law enforcement officers are supposed to make our communities safer – not more dangerous.
Yesterday, I joined my colleagues in demanding accountability for federal law enforcement officers who are breaking the law and using excessive force.
That’s unacceptable and un-American.
Yesterday, I joined my colleagues in demanding accountability for federal law enforcement officers who are breaking the law and using excessive force.
That’s unacceptable and un-American.
Annie is one of millions of Americans who will see their health insurance costs increase if Republicans don’t take action to lower healthcare prices.
October 31, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Annie is one of millions of Americans who will see their health insurance costs increase if Republicans don’t take action to lower healthcare prices.