U.S. House of Representatives
Janelle S. Bynum
U.S. Representative for Oregon's 5th District
- Party
- Democratic
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 28, 2026
At a glance
Janelle S. Bynum represents Oregon's 5th District in the U.S. House. Bynum first took office in this chamber on Jan 3, 2025, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Bynum's recent roll-call votes. Bynum sponsored at least 20 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Financial Services
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Bynum voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as Oregon's other representatives
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
- What this means for you: how this district compares with Oregon and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →100% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
Bills Bynum sponsored
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Recognizing the 25th pastoral anniversary of Bishop C.T. Wells and the ministry of Emmanuel Church.
Latest action (Sep 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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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".
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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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".
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Launching with Healthcare Act
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Credit Union Investment Authority Act
Latest action (Aug 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 14, 2026
Total reported receipts
$4,737,332
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2025 · filed Apr 15, 2025 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2025 · filed Apr 9, 2025 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Nov 18, 2024 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
Oregon's 5th District
People
714,831 residents
Household income
Median $93,030 a year
Rent
Median $1,660 a month
Internet
4.6% of households have no internet access
What's uncertain
These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.