Janelle Bynum
Liberal
Democrat
House Representative
Oregon - District 5
Current Position: US House Representative OR-5
Running For: House Representative - District 5
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- For federal action to lower housing costs, address housing shortages, expand pathways to homeownership, close workforce gaps, and address youth homelessness
Business & Labor
- For pro-business and pro-worker economic policies supporting small businesses, rural economies, and local job creation; led passage of the Oregon CHIPS Act
Health Care
- For expanding healthcare access, protecting Medicare, expanding Medicaid, and lowering prescription drug prices; against Republican efforts to cut healthcare programs
Education
- For increased federal investment in public education from K-12 through college and trade school, including resources for schools, support for educators, and expanded access to mental health and special education services
Environment
- For climate action including expanding clean energy generation, transitioning away from fossil fuels, and wildfire protection for communities and land
Civil Rights
- For abortion rights; supports codifying Roe v. Wade at the federal level and opposes a national abortion ban
Voting Rights & Democracy
- Against the Trump Administration's economic policies, immigration enforcement actions in Oregon, and broader governance approach
Public Safety
- For addressing homelessness through prevention measures, increased shelter capacity, and expanded mental health services