Janelle S. Bynum

Democrat Representative, District 5, Oregon

12 bills244 cosponsored$3.8M raised643 votes recorded

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Congressional source

Education

“her MBA from the Ross Business School at the University of Michigan” source
“Janelle earned her undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida A&M University” source

Career

“she chaired the Committee on Small Business and Economic Development” source

Public service

“Before being elected to Congress, Janelle served for eight years in the Oregon House of Representatives” source
“Congresswoman Janelle Bynum is a working mom of four” source
“former State Legislator” source

Family

Legislation

HR 10082sponsor

Credit Union Investment Authority Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-08-13

HR 10066cosponsor

To prohibit the purchase, sale, or exchange of nonpublic information, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-08-06

HR 9941cosponsor

To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-23

HCONRES 114cosponsor

Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Voting Record

291 yea344 nay3 missed5 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

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Janelle BynumDemocratic· this member
$3.8M raised
Patti AdairRepublican
$424K raised
Jonathan LockwoodRepublican
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$3.8M

Small donors $476KLarge individual $1.7MPACs $1.1M

Spent $1.1MCash $2.7M

2024 cycle$7.5M

Small donors $1.9MLarge individual $4.7MPACs $769K

Spent $7.5MCash $45K

Top Contributors

GOOGLE$25K

JANE STREET CAPITAL$18K

STATE OF OREGON$17K

MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL$13K

MOTLEY RICE LLC$13K

OHSU$12K

APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$11K

NOT-EMPLOYED$11K

JANE STREET CAPITAL$10K

MOTLEY RICE$10K

Committees

House Committee on Financial Services

Capital Markets
Housing and Insurance

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10082: Credit Union Investment Authority Act

sponsor

2026-08-13

legislation

HR 10066: To prohibit the purchase, sale, or exchange of nonpublic information, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Service History

House, Dist. 52025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

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VotesTracked · 643
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CommitteesTracked · 3
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HR 9300cosponsor

To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to create evidence-based student success programs designed to increase participation, retention, and completion rates of high-need students.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-06-11

HR 9289cosponsor

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-06-11

HR 9250cosponsor

To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

2026-06-10

HJRES 195cosponsor

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-06-10

HR 9105cosponsor

To reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

2026-06-02

HR 8967cosponsor

To provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-05-21

HJRES 189cosponsor

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-05-21

HRES 1302cosponsor

Designating May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Electrical Safety Month" to raise awareness of electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces and the action citizens can take to protect against electrically related hazards.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-19

HR 8878cosponsor

To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to incentivize local solutions to homelessness.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-05-19

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".

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-05-12

HRES 1276sponsor

Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-12

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".

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-05-12

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

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

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

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

nay

2026-07-22

vote

HCONRES 114: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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