OREGON-5 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
Janelle S. Bynum
- Democratic
- 1 term
- Born 1975
Janelle S. Bynum is a Democratic Representative representing Oregon-5 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 1 term. Janelle S. Bynum has a 30% community approval rating based on 20 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
30% approve
- Total votes: 20
- 90-day change: −36.7
- Last 7 days: 2
- House rank: 407/445
6 support · 14 oppose
20 votes from unique devices, one per person · 2 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Janelle S. Bynum has served in the House of Representatives since 2025. Congress.gov lists 24 bills and resolutions sponsored and 402 cosponsored by Janelle S. Bynum.
- Sponsored
- 24
- Cosponsored
- 402
Terms in Congress
- House · OR-5 — 2025–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.Res. 1568 (119th Congress) — Recognizing the 25th pastoral anniversary of Bishop C.T. Wells and the ministry of Emmanuel Church.
Introduced Sep 21, 2026Latest action (Sep 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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H.J.Res. 182 (119th Congress) — 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".
Introduced May 12, 2026Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.Res. 1276 (119th Congress) — Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Bend Chamber of Commerce.
Introduced May 12, 2026Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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H.J.Res. 183 (119th Congress) — 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".
Introduced May 12, 2026Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.R. 10252 (119th Congress) — Launching with Healthcare Act
Introduced Sep 3, 2026Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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H.R. 10082 (119th Congress) — Credit Union Investment Authority Act
Introduced Aug 13, 2026Latest action (Aug 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.R. 8041 (119th Congress) — Supporting VA Families Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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H.R. 7243 (119th Congress) — SPUR Housing Act
Introduced Jan 27, 2026Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.R. 7244 (119th Congress) — First-Time Home Buyers Match Act
Introduced Jan 27, 2026Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.R. 7245 (119th Congress) — LIMBER Timber Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 27, 2026Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Janelle S. Bynum's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative Janelle S. Bynum currently holds a community approval rating of 30% for 2026, drawn from 20 visitor votes (6 support, 14 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Janelle S. Bynum right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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Frequently asked questions
How is Janelle S. Bynum's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Janelle S. Bynum's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Janelle S. Bynum holds a 30% community approval rating based on 20 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Janelle S. Bynum?
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