Janelle S. Bynum
Representative · OR-5 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2025
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Representative · OR-5 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2025
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
400 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.Res. 181 · Original Black History Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 1810 · Safe Schools Improvement Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 1793 · Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 1787 · Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.J.Res. 67 · Original Slavery Remembrance Month Resolution
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 17, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 170 · Expressing support for Americas Black workers and affirming the need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in the workforce.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 1759 · Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 1732 · GUARD VA Benefits Act
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 17, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Committee Hearings Held
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and House Administration, 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.
H.R. 1705 · Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 21, 2025 · Animals
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 9, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 28, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
H.R. 1657 · Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.Res. 63 · Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site".
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
H.R. 1628 · 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
H.R. 1616 · Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 19, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
H.R. 1589 · American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H884)
H.R. 1569 · CATCH Fentanyl Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Aug 15, 2025): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 187.
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1530 · American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1529 · Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 1522 · Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Randall asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1522, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1521 · DOC Access Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 12, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.