Congresswoman Bynum criticizes Gulf of America Act as waste of time
Congresswoman Janelle Bynum of Oregon’s 5th District voiced strong opposition to H.R. 276, the Gulf of America Act, after voting against the bill.
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Bynum criticized the legislation, stating it fails to address key issues such as lowering costs, creating jobs, or improving 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,” Bynum said. “I have a hard time thinking of a less important issue for Congress to be working on right now.”
Bynum emphasized the need for Congress to focus on pressing issues affecting citizens, including rising costs, healthcare access, and education.
“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,” she said.
Last week, Bynum led 32 of 33 Freshman House Democrats in urging Speaker Mike Johnson to prioritize legislation that would benefit working families by lowering costs, creating good-paying jobs, and enhancing the quality of life for all Americans, her office stated.
