Janelle S. Bynum
Representative for Oregon · Democratic · United States
“Our own President voted by mail just this month, yet he wants to take away that same right from millions of Americans. President Trump isn't concerned about ensuring a fair and free election, in my opinion.”
House of Representatives31 August 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, mail-in voting, a system that has allowed millions of Americans to make their voices heard, is under attack. Over 99 percent of voting Oregonians cast their ballots by mail. These are deployed servicemembers, parents working to feed their families, and young Americans who are just trying to get by.”
House of Representatives31 August 2026Source ↗
“Now we are seeing reports of a growing market where people like rapper Lil Boosie pay those claiming that they have access to Presidential pardons. That is not how public service should work. We cannot stay quiet while power is being treated like a product for sale. Shh.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“Shh. Mr. Speaker, it has been really quiet in this Chamber about who is profiting from the Presidency. While Americans struggle to pay for gas and groceries, our President Trump is making billions. His media company wants Wall Street to pay $10,000 for early access to his Truth Social posts.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“First, we need to fix the raggedy monthly payments calculator that prevents interest from spiraling out of control. We need to make sure that borrowers have access to repayment plans that don't take over 30 years to complete. Affordability shouldn't be a barrier, Mr. Speaker. We need to be building the workforce of the future.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, today I am here to talk about student loans. To be honest with you, I don't know why I am the only one. I can't remember the last time I heard this body talking about financing higher education. Instead, we have been voting on things like daylight saving time. Americans are struggling, Mr.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
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“Our own President voted by mail just this month, yet he wants to take away that same right from millions of Americans. President Trump isn't concerned about ensuring a fair and free election, in my opinion. He is scared that the American people will see right through him, scared that families and seniors and students are going to reject his foolishness at the ballot box. Mr. Speaker, grocery prices are skyrocketing, and gas prices are out of control. Americans cannot afford to live under Trump's economy, and he knows it. The simple truth is that Americans have a voice, and the President doesn't want them to use it. Mr. Speaker, we must wake up. ____________________”
House of Representatives31 August 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, mail-in voting, a system that has allowed millions of Americans to make their voices heard, is under attack. Over 99 percent of voting Oregonians cast their ballots by mail. These are deployed servicemembers, parents working to feed their families, and young Americans who are just trying to get by.”
House of Representatives31 August 2026Source ↗
“Now we are seeing reports of a growing market where people like rapper Lil Boosie pay those claiming that they have access to Presidential pardons. That is not how public service should work. We cannot stay quiet while power is being treated like a product for sale. Shh. Congress has a responsibility to follow the money, demand transparency, and remind this administration that public service is about serving the people and not their pocketbooks. ____________________”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“Shh. Mr. Speaker, it has been really quiet in this Chamber about who is profiting from the Presidency. While Americans struggle to pay for gas and groceries, our President Trump is making billions. His media company wants Wall Street to pay $10,000 for early access to his Truth Social posts. Now, this says to me that the President is saying: Pay me, and I will help you trade on insider information. Wall Street eats, and we get the bill.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“First, we need to fix the raggedy monthly payments calculator that prevents interest from spiraling out of control. We need to make sure that borrowers have access to repayment plans that don't take over 30 years to complete. Affordability shouldn't be a barrier, Mr. Speaker. We need to be building the workforce of the future. Americans need student loan plans that offer flexibility and real options. We should be making access to education easier, Mr. Speaker, not harder for Americans. ____________________”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, today I am here to talk about student loans. To be honest with you, I don't know why I am the only one. I can't remember the last time I heard this body talking about financing higher education. Instead, we have been voting on things like daylight saving time. Americans are struggling, Mr. Speaker, and our kids' opportunities are being limited. This should be a top priority of every Member of Congress.”
House of Representatives16 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stand up for my constituents who rely on Social Security and Medicare. Nearly 1 million Oregonians collect Social Security, and almost 20 percent of the State's population receives Medicare. These critical programs are under attack, and Americans are scared. I spent the last 2 weeks talking with people in my district, and I have heard their concerns.”
House of Representatives28 April 2025Source ↗
“Every American should have the opportunity to participate in our economy and not be on their knees when they do. I strongly oppose this resolution, and I support the rule to cap overdraft fees at $5.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, my constituents are struggling with high costs and inflation, and more and more families are living paycheck to paycheck, and still the supporters of this bill are trying to increase their fees? I can't and I won't get behind that. It is out of touch. Not only is that hurting our families, but it is also unfairly penalizing our kids, who are trying to learn financial responsibility. My son recently got a debit card. He is 14, and he uses it for small stuff and things like buying PlayStation skins, Fortnite skins, whatever kids buy. If he accidentally spends more than he has, $35, in my opinion, is too high of a penalty. The average American kid would have to work 5 hours at the Federal minimum wage to get that back. I think that is crazy.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“I am fighting for retirees taking required distributions from the their IRAs at a loss because Trump's tariff policies that are tanking the market. I am fighting for the parents who can't afford clothes for their kids, for the families who can't afford groceries, and for the young people who can't afford to buy a car or a home. This foolishness can't continue, Mr. Speaker. Costs are skyrocketing. The stock market is in free fall. We are headed toward a recession. I call on Congress to pass my Protecting Families From Inflation Act and to vote to put an end to this ill-advised trade war. The American people can't wait. ____________________”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, this administration is taking money out of people's pockets and robbing the middle class of their earnings, and I am fighting back. I am fighting for the food bank in Redmond that can't offer meat in its meals because of funding cuts. I am fighting for the seniors across my district that are watching their life savings evaporate in the stock market.”
House of Representatives7 April 2025Source ↗
“The Chair reminds Members to observe proper decorum while in the House. Ms. BYNUM. Mr. Speaker, what decorum did I break? I apologize.”
House of Representatives31 March 2025Source ↗
“Despite President Trump's pledging to end inflation on day one, costs have continued to increase, and his tariffs policy is making things worse. It is crashing the stock market in the process. His policy is essentially adding a massive tax to everyday items for families. I find it unconscionable and, frankly, unacceptable that anyone would make things more expensive right now, and I won't stand by, and I won't let it happen. That is why I am fighting back. I am fighting back with the Protecting Families From Inflation Act. It is my very first bill. It makes progress on my top priority, lowering costs for my constituents. I am calling right now for the House to show they are serious about lowering costs and taking up and passing this legislation.”
House of Representatives31 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I am a woman of faith. I know I am joined in this Chamber by fellow believers of all kinds. Today, I am reminded of Ezekiel 34:3, a story about the selfishness and greed of shepherds who used their sheep for their own gain, while neglecting their primary duty which was to care for the flock. All of us were sent here to lead, to care for, and to protect our people.”
House of Representatives27 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, this past weekend marked the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday where a triumphant march in pursuit of equality and justice for all was met with brutality and violence. As I rise today, I rise thinking about the late John Lewis who crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, arm-in-arm with 600, 700 activists and driven by a conviction to secure the right to vote.”
House of Representatives10 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask: When are prices going down? I was told that this would be priority number one for this administration and Speaker Mike Johnson, but I have yet to have a chance to vote on a single piece of legislation that actually lowers costs.”
House of Representatives25 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today because Oregon's children don't have access to all the tools they need to succeed, and that is unacceptable. Now, Elon Musk is threatening to eliminate the Department of Education. That would leave millions of students without resources they rely on; end financial aid programs, making higher education more expensive; and leave rural schools behind.”
House of Representatives13 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today because the richest man in the world is buying access to our government at the expense of the American people. Elon Musk, who wasn't elected by anyone, is accessing the private information of millions of Americans and eliminating Federal agencies. As a little girl in D.C., I was taught that the Nation's Capital being taken by storm was our country's worst nightmare.”
House of Representatives6 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the heroic firefighters from Oregon who are on the front lines fighting wildfires in California. Firefighters from Clackamas, Linn, and Multnomah Counties have traveled hundreds of miles to help save lives and homes. The fires have been devastating. Unfortunately, we, too, have experienced this in Oregon.”
House of Representatives16 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tell the people of Oregon that I am ready to deliver for them. As someone who has lived, operated businesses, and raised my four children in our community, I know that families are struggling and feel like their voice isn't heard. I am here to say that I am listening and I am fighting for our families.”
House of Representatives9 January 2025Source ↗