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Press Release: Janelle Bynum Calls for Pause in ICE Operations in Bend After School Shooting

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Bynum urges ICE to pause non-emergency operations in Bend during community grief after the Silver Rail Elementary shooting.

Investivoq AI Summary

Bynum urges ICE pause in Bend: Rep. Janelle Bynum said she received reports of an increased ICE presence in Bend, Oregon, and asked the agency to suspend “non-emergency” enforcement in Bend and Deschutes County while the community responds to the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting.

Community recovery cited: In a letter to ICE, Bynum said families may be avoiding counseling, vigils, schools and other services out of fear. She asked ICE to avoid enforcement near sensitive locations and to notify her office about any operations that cannot be delayed.

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Janelle Bynum Fundraising

Janelle Bynum Fundraising

Janelle Bynum recently disclosed $821.9K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2026. This was the 139th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 73.6% came from individual donors.

Bynum disclosed $1.2M of spending. This was the 164th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Bynum disclosed $2.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 154th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Janelle Bynum's fundraising on Investivoq.

Janelle Bynum Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Janelle Bynum is worth $3.4M, as of October 21st, 2026. This is the 217th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Bynum has approximately $1.4M invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.

You can track Janelle Bynum's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Bynum.

Janelle Bynum Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Janelle Bynum:

  • H.R.10252: Launching with Healthcare Act
  • H.R.10082: Credit Union Investment Authority Act
  • H.R.8041: Supporting VA Families Act
  • H.R.7245: LIMBER Timber Act of 2026
  • H.R.7244: First-Time Home Buyers Match Act
  • H.R.7243: SPUR Housing Act

You can track bills proposed by Janelle Bynum on Investivoq's politician page for Bynum.

2026 Oregon's 5th Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $15,293,796 of spending in Oregon's 5th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $8,520,712 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

  • HMP ($4,541,778)
  • FAIRSHAKE ($1,020,173)
  • CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($716,044)
  • VPP ($695,557)
  • NRCC ($458,490)

The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".

You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Oregon's 5th congressional district election.