Janelle S. Bynum

U.S. Representative, Oregon 5th District · Oregon · Democratic · 24 claims currently stored

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Janelle Bynum will demand that Oregon’s voices be at the table where decisions are made and foster bipartisan partnerships.

rhetoric_only 2 occurrences 6 evidence unverified · same_term

Janelle Bynum will remove red tape for housing construction in Congress.

policy 8 occurrences 6 evidence unverified · same_term

Janelle Bynum will defend reproductive rights and codify Roe v. Wade at the federal level.

policy 1 occurrences 4 evidence unverified · same_term

Janelle Bynum will protect access to federal SNAP food assistance if states cannot meet new cost-sharing requirements.

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Janelle Bynum will create a low-interest loan program to help rural health centers avoid closures or reductions in essential services.

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Janelle Bynum will block federal immigration-enforcement data demands tied to USDA funding.

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Janelle Bynum will oppose USDA-funded reorganization or closures that increase wildfire risk.

oversight 1 occurrences 9 evidence unverified

Janelle Bynum will seek $5 billion in emergency tariff relief for specialty crop growers.

spending 2 occurrences 9 evidence unverified · same_term

Janelle Bynum will preserve staffing at USDA Rural Development and the USDA Rural Housing Service.

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Janelle Bynum will create a $300 million annual prescribed-fire fund.

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Janelle Bynum will increase funding for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to $100 million.

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Janelle Bynum will let the Secretary of Agriculture waive local match requirements for certain wildfire recovery grants.

policy 1 occurrences 6 evidence unverified · same_term

Janelle Bynum will require USDA to study the impact of 2025-2026 tariff increases on agriculture.

oversight 1 occurrences 1 evidence unverified

Janelle Bynum will exempt up to $5 million in capital gains on family-owned farmland.

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Janelle Bynum will continue to fight for federal funding for Oregon projects in Congress.

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Janelle Bynum will continue to champion workers in Congress by fighting for fair wages, strong worker protections, paid leave programs, and affordable, accessible healthcare.

policy 1 occurrences 1 evidence unverified

Janelle Bynum will demand repatriation, medical support, and consular assistance for Americans stranded abroad in a deadly outbreak.

oversight 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Janelle Bynum will urge federal agencies to assess the situation and develop a repatriation plan by the end of the day.

oversight 2 occurrences 1 evidence unverified · same_term

Janelle Bynum will seek immediate answers from federal agencies about their response, coordination, and contacts with affected Americans.

oversight 2 occurrences 1 evidence unverified · same_term

Janelle Bynum will urge the Department of State and CDC to act immediately to ensure affected Americans receive medical treatment and safe return travel.

oversight 2 occurrences 1 evidence unverified

Janelle Bynum will help schools improve attendance and provide support for students at risk of missing classes.

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Janelle Bynum will exempt school supplies and educational materials from federal tariff taxes.

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Janelle Bynum will expand health insurance coverage for adult children by amending the Public Health Service Act.

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Janelle Bynum will help advance the Build More Agenda to build more homes, improve roads and bridges, support new technology, and create good jobs.

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