Representative Janelle Bynum is the U.S. Representative for Oregon's 5th congressional district. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Bynum is a member of the Democratic Party. She is the first Black member of Congress from Oregon. Bynum serves on the House Committee on Financial Services. She is a member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance and the Subcommittee on Capital Markets. She also serves on the Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity. She is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and the Bipartisan Women's Caucus.