Congresswoman Bynum Blasts House Republicans for Gulf of America Act

May 8, 2025 Press Release “This bill is a waste of my and the American people’s time in an attempt to stroke this President’s fragile ego.” Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 276, the Gulf of America Act, which does nothing to lower costs, create jobs, or help Americans' quality of life. “This is a priority for y’all right now? Seriously?! This bill is a waste of my and the American people’s time in an attempt to stroke this President’s fragile ego. I have a hard time thinking of a less important issue for Congress to be working on right now. It’s past time to focus on the real issues impacting people's lives: addressing rising costs, increasing access to healthcare, giving our kids a good education, and more." Background Last week, Rep. Bynum led 32 of 33 Freshman House Democrats in sending a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, calling on him to prioritize bringing forward legislation to the House floor that lowers costs for working families, creates good-paying jobs, and improves the quality of life for all Americans. ### Issues : Costs & Jobs